I'm not living in the Twilight Zone, it's the Bizarro World...

[PCIntern]

The first comic book I ever owned was the Superman comic, I believe from 1959, wherein the Bizarro world was created. Therefore, according to the definition of 'experience' as provided my the McCain campaign, I am eminently qualified to comment upon the VP selection. Weirdly, I'm having flashbacks, I didn't even drop acid in college:

1. Hunters as exemplified by these 'nationally prominent' politicians of the Conservative Persuasion shoot moose for leisure activity...these fast-moving creatures are a real challenge, almost as much of a challenge as those wingless birds they blow away with shotguns. Now I realize that there are plenty of Democratic hunters and even though I'm not one of them, I can intellectualize the shooting of deer, wild turkeys with bow and arrow, and the like. It ain't easy and I'm of two minds on this issue, having grown up in somewhat rural PA north of Philly. That being said, it seems that it's the 'nationally prominent' Republicans who glorify assassination of animals, rather than the 'hunt' as it were.

2. Sarah Palin is the most competent person in the known Universe to be Vice President of the United States. this is what I'm being told. You know, a few days ago, a well-connected patient told me that McCain won't pick Kay Bailey Hutchinson because they hate each other personally, and I can understand how you can have personal sentiments enter this decision, but I suppose that the logic would be that the flaws you don't know about are more palatable than the flaws you do know about. And although I hold no briefs for Sen. hutchinson, I am in agreement with her views: I hate McCain too, so we have something in common, and for that I applaud her. She must REALLY be fond of him now.

3. McCain's checking out of Palin's behind and fiddling with his wedding ring is the most obvious personal statement on live TV since Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas met and fell in love on his show. (That was almost beyond belief...if you haven't seen it, try to find it somewhere or at least a transcript - it was a moment I will never forget, and I'm no sentimental slob.)

4. The Republicans are parading a slew of perky blondes with these permanent smiles etched on their faces a la Brad Blakeman, who shake their heads when competent people such as Gergen, Begala, or anyone else for that matter, speak about the pick. They are obnoxious and just keep reiterating that Palin is the most popular governor in the country. Even if that were true, I daresay that her popularity would not translate well in the lower 48, given the issues of the day. But there's no stopping the Perky Machine.

5. Larry King seems to have grown a pair lately. That, I believe, is the most amazing occurrence of this entire season.

[SpiralHawk]

1. "Smirk." - Commander AWOL & Cabal O' Republicon Cronies