161. Glimmer of Hope

It was only the briefest of comments coming from the Commander-In-Chief, who tends to stray from original meanings if his comments get too lengthy. At the announcement of Rasputin's - Karl Rove's - departure from the White House payroll, the president uttered some sweet words. After saying it was time for Rasputin to move on, he said "I won't be far behind." Hopefully that is a reference to January 20, 2009, the date of the next regularly scheduled transition from one presidency to another and a date which has more than a few of us quite anxious. Anxious in part because finally redemption will have drawn - but also in part because we are all aware that Bush, Cheney, and their entire criminal conspiracy just may not leave. So when those few words came forth yesterday, "I won't be far behind," I was elated. At least Geroge realizes that all fairy tales, whether good or bad, and this one is bad, do come to an end. Now if we could just hear those same words from Darth Vader, life will be even sweeter, and the Republic will be safe.