Schadenfreude

That's one of my all-time, top five, desert island favourite words. I know it's kind of mean and petty, but I do love it so. And lately, it applies so well to the absolute morass that is the White House. I'd love to write something biting or pithy or both, but all I can do is sit here and giggle and rub my hands together with glee. To wit:

• One of the eight US Attorneys fired by Alberto Gonzales (or his COS, depending on whom you believe) may have occurred because she planned to execute search warrants on high-ranking CIA officials in a corruption probe.

• Bipartisan calls for Gonzales's resignation.

• The FBI used flawed procedures to get phone records, even after concerns were raised internally.

The hits just keep on coming for Bush & Co. And this pleases me no end.



Are you watching The Riches on F/X? You should be. The pilot was fantastic. Of course, I love Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver makes me go all weak in the knees. I'd be all over her if I batted for the other team. The acting is good in this (unlike The Black Donnellys, which is a steaming pile of shite). The writing is sharp. It's dark, twisted and wryly amusing. Just my cuppa tea.



I'm frazzled. I have a couple of endlessly-crying babies. When one stops, the other starts. It's maddening. Posts may be thin on the ground until they start listening to reason or I sell them to the gypsies, whichever comes first.