Is it any mystery why the stock value of the Times is virtually worthless?
Thanksgiving is next week, and President Bush could make it a really special holiday by resigning.Can I see a show of hands? Who would like to slap the taste out of Gail Collins' mouth?
Seriously. We have an economy that’s crashing and a vacuum at the top. Bush — who is currently on a trip to Peru to meet with Asian leaders who no longer care what he thinks — hasn’t got the clout, or possibly even the energy, to do anything useful. His most recent contribution to resolving the fiscal crisis was lecturing representatives of the world’s most important economies on the glories of free-market capitalism.
Putting Barack Obama in charge immediately isn’t impossible. Dick Cheney, obviously, would have to quit as well as Bush. In fact, just to be on the safe side, the vice president ought to turn in his resignation first. (We’re desperate, but not crazy.) Then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would become president until Jan. 20. Obviously, she’d defer to her party’s incoming chief executive, and Barack Obama could begin governing.
As a bonus, the Pelosi presidency would put a woman in the White House this year after all. On the downside, a few right-wing talk-show hosts might succumb to apoplexy. That would, of course, be terrible, but I’m afraid we might have to take the risk in the name of a greater good.
Can I see a show of hands? How many people want George W. out and Barack in?
The way we’re going now, by the time the inauguration rolls around, unemployment will be at 10 percent and the Dow will be at 10.And the value of New York Times stock will be zero, roughly equal to the IQ of Gail Collins.
Thanks to Ace for the link.
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