Bush speech on the Occupation:

"[Iraq is] trying to build a modern democracy on the rubble of three decades of tyranny, in a region of the world that has been hostile to freedom. And they're doing it while under assault from one of history's most brutal terrorist networks."

America?

Bush to the Pope: "Thank you, your Holiness. Awesome speech."

Awesome speech. There are just some things you just don't say to the Pope and "awesome speech" is one of them. Granted, I am no fan of the Pope or the Catholic church, in general, but there is a certain amount of decorum required when talking to the Pope. And for that matter, the President. Keep in mind, Bush is our chief diplomat. He represents America. How humiliating.

Awesome speech....

An interesting independently-made anti-McCain commercial:

I think it would be a very effective ad, if professionally produced and it's not like it's untrue, but should Obama put some money into this type of advertising? Has he already?

From The Bellingham Herald:

Bush votes early for McCain

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush, who has been rarely seen on the campaign trail, cast his ballot for GOP presidential nominee John McCain.

In past elections, the president and first lady Laura Bush have traveled to Texas to vote, but the White House said Friday they cast their ballots in the early voting process. Their votes are being sent back to Texas.

The White House also said the president and Laura Bush plan to be at the White House on election night.

After that devastatingly sharp SNL performance on Thursday night, this could actually be pretty damaging to the already troubled McCain/Palin campaign.

I feel better already.

Also, watch Paulson during the statement. What is with those bizarre head twitches? Is he watching a fly?