Cognitive dissonance

There is delusional and then there is completely out of touch with reality. Our President is the latter; occupying it seems a Twilight Zone-like dimension in which he is popular, wise, and trusted. That is the only way to account for this:

WASHINGTON (AFP) - President George W. Bush insisted on Thursday he will be a "strong asset" for Republicans battling for election in 2008, despite shaky opinion poll ratings born of a tumultuous presidency.

Bush, who has 16 months left in his second term, laid out a battle-plan for 2008 Republican candidates, based on a robust 'war on terror' policy, support for Iraq and low taxes.

"Strong asset," Bush said emphatically, when asked at a White House news conference whether he would be an asset or liability for Republicans in presidential and congressional elections next year.

Are you kidding me? Seriously, are fucking kidding me? That is what popped into my head once I picked myself up off the floor, having collapsed into uncontrollable hysterics from the absurdity of that remark. I am sure that if you asked any of the Republican candidates for an off-the-record assessment of Bush, strong asset would not be a frequent response. Suggest to McCain that Bush should stump for him and I bet the man would break out into hives. Indeed, I think the field regards Mr. Bush as an anchor, a drag on the Party, persona non grata, the albatross around their necks, the Sword of Damoclese poised ever so precariously above each of their heads. This atmosphere is the most hostile to the GOP since Watergate and Chimpy McHalfwit thinks he will be a strong asset. What a maroon…