Bush family not in it for the money

More evidence President Bush isn't the devil incarnate. And the Clintons, by comparison...?

Bush snubbed by Mexico on last day in office?

Is Mexico el pissed de off at former president Bush or what?

On his last day, Bush talked to every major head of state on the planet, but for next-door Mexico the only person returning his call was former president Vincente Fox.

We know they're flipping out over releasing Ramos and Compean. That news hit last week when a Mexican official ratted out the Bush administration by revealing Mexico had lobbied hard for the conviction, then continued to lobby against commutation of their sentences.

This of course was in direct contradiction to administration attack dog Johnny Sutton's suggestion "a standard letter" of protest had been the sum total of communication between the countries and that no such foreign power was in any way working us like a sock puppet. (Technically, as Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said on CNN last week, Sutton was accurate in saying a letter was sent, but as this was in answer to questions about whether or not the case was subject to outside influence, Sutton was a total liar.)

Why is this a big deal?

Regarding the phone call, it's not. But regarding Mexico's belief it has a right to influence American policy to the degree it can pitch a hissy fit when things don't go its way...? As Rohrabacher also pointed out, when a country that's all but run by drug cartels can railroad two American citizens on American soil for actions taken to keep drugs out of the U.S., it's a huge, huge deal.

But don't cry too hard for our narco-neighbors to the south. We have a new president now. One who's gonna make everything alllllriiiiight. (And if anyone can appreciate the value of an open supply line to quality blow it's Barack Obama, right?)

Click here for the segment on Lou Dobbs.

Gone skiing!

Silver Mountain, Idaho. I'm there, doing that, right now. (Eat your heart out, So Cal!)

Back in a few days!

Gilliam still tilting at windmills

Glutton for punishment?

I love the guy, and more power to him, but I'll believe it when I'm actually sitting in the theater with 30 seconds to curtain-up on this thing. At which point I fully expect the film to jam in the projector and burst into flames.

In praise of President Bush

A college friend was lucky enough to be on hand at Andrews Air Force Base Tuesday to help send off President Bush. Looking at the pictures she emailed -- snapped while among the faithful few ditching the bandwagon events of the day to be with the man -- I could imagine the lump in my throat as I watched the man taxi down the runway and back home.

I was sorry then I hadn't written a proper farewell that day. Luckily someone in the Wall Street Journal has. That someone is someone the Left hates even more than Bush, but I invite you to dispute what He Who Shall Not Be Named has chosen for his central premise.

"To start with, Mr. Bush was right about Iraq. The world is safer without Saddam Hussein in power. And the former president was right to change strategy and surge more U.S. troops.

A legion of critics (including President Barack Obama) claimed it couldn't work. They were wrong. Iraq is now on the mend, the war is on the path to victory, al Qaeda has been dealt a humiliating defeat, and a democracy in the heart of the Arab world is emerging. The success of Mr. Bush's surge made it possible for President Obama to warn terrorists on Tuesday "you cannot outlast us."

... And Mr. Bush, a man of core decency and integrity, was right not to reply in kind when Democratic leaders called him a liar and a loser. The price of trying to change the tone in Washington was to be often pummeled by lesser men."

I love that last part. You could argue Bush's remarkable ability to turn the other cheek allowed his opponents to totally frame his public image. You could argue his kind heart led him down a liberal path at times. But President Bush was undeniably a man of astonishing grace who deserves more than the unconscionable hate greeting him from some at #44's inauguration. I'm confident history will hold him in higher regard.

Finally, as even the MSM pointed out Tuesday, he was a guy who meant it when he often yearned to return to rank-and-file American status, unlike most former presidents who pay their common citizenship lip service but "never end up leaving Washington." I take comfort then that he's in a better place -- Texas, which welcomed him back with open arms.

I miss the man already, and I know it will only get worse in the next four years.

(Read more of my thoughts looking back at the man's legacy, posted earlier here.)

Jesus and the GOP -- always good for a laugh

If you were wondering whether or not the Left's political victory would satisfy their blood lust and result in a blessed return to bipartisan entertainment, wonder no more.

Die, Hollywood! Die!

God help us. What is wrong with this town?

"More Boos Than Balls"

Even if you're one of those conservatives who can't abide Ann Coulter's signature verve, do yourself a favor and read this.

"...But I gather that if Obama had uttered anything more than the briefest allusion to Bush, that would have provoked yet more booing from the Hope-and-Change crowd, which moments earlier had showered Bush with boos when he walked onto the stage. That must be the new tone we've been hearing so much about.

So maybe liberals can stop acting as if the entire nation could at last come together in a "unity of purpose" if only conservatives would stop fomenting "conflict and discord" -- as Obama suggested in his inaugural address. We're not the ones who booed a departing president.

It is a liberal trope to insult conservatives by asking them meaningless questions, such as the one repeatedly asked of Bush throughout his presidency about whether he had made any mistakes. All humans make mistakes -- what is the point of that question other than to give insult?

When will the first reporter ask President Obama to admit that he has made mistakes? Try: Never.

No, that question will disappear for the next four years. It will be replaced by the new question for conservatives on every liberal's lips these days: Do you want Obama to succeed as president?

Answer: Of course we do. We live here, too."

She keeps her cool, she backs her position and she's dead on. Read the whole thing. If you disagree, go watch this again and get back to me.

Exclusive 'Lost' Season 5 details

Tonight's the night for the big season premier, and we have your exclusive preview right here!

Rumor has it the remaining survivors start to feel the effects caused by the island being moved, and Jack and Ben begin their quest to reunite the Ocean 6 -- along with Locke's body -- to return to the island.

Meanwhile, lovable rogue Dubya discovers the real world repercussions of his time away from humanity when he awakes in Midland, Texas, and realizes he's the only English-speaker left in the southern United States. And that he appears to have aged at six times the normal rate.

Back on the island, Barack assumes office only to find a cryptic note from Al Gore warning him to "press the Green button" every five minutes precisely or risk the Party's destruction.

Out in the jungle, Sawyer literally charms the pantsuit off Hillary, who renounces lesbianism. But with Bill's language skills improving daily, will her plan to salvage their marriage remain a secret, or will he discover the truth -- and resort to murder in order to maintain his mystic connection to the island lifestyle?

Returning to Venezuela, Hugo's descent into madness culminates in his rise to the presidency. Speaking at the U.N. the day after Barack, Hugo shocks the world by declaring that the podium "smells like the fried cheecken and peanut butters," bringing unprecedented sanctions from the Security Council and NAACP. Hugo retaliates by cutting oil shipments to the entire world and funding Danny Glover's production company with a billion dollars.

A subplot also emerges based on last season's heartbreaking "Recovering Nicely" episode, in which a powerful Massachusetts senator mysteriously dies and comes to life again roughly every third episode.

SPOILER ALERT...

In the very first episode, while moving to shut down The Others' compound at Guantanamo, Barack accidentally unleashes a new and powerful turbaned Smoke Monster on the beach party being held by the Hollywood castaways awaiting rescue. Witnessing the particularly gruesome death of Leonardo DiCaprio (attempting escape on a waverunner), a desperate Barack seeks council from the ghost of Dick Cheney at the cabin...but receives only cruel laughter in return.

And finally this season, Kate will reportedly reject both Jack and Sawyer when hunky newcomer Splash emerges from the surf in what critics are calling "the sexiest arrival since Daniel Craig in Casino Royale."

Looks like we're in for the craziest, most unpredictable season yet!

The recap show airs at 8 p.m. with the premier at 9 on ABC.

Jay-Z's inaugural racist rant

They hate you, White America. There's just no other conclusion. Except that somebody needs to shoot these fools, preferably in the teeth.

Tuesday Night Fever!

I'm sorry, but what the funk was that?? Are we ruled by royalty now? I don't remember voting Obama prom king, let alone actual king, though with the DJ and near make-out session on the dance floor, it was maybe closer to the former. Awk-ward.

So that's what they call a neighborhood ball? Wall to wall tuxes, plasma screens and R&B stars? No burgers... No icy tubs of cold beer and sodas... Not even a bounce house for the neighborhood kids. (Speaking of which, I've been to D.C. When Stevie Wonder is the only disabled black man in the house, it ain't no neighborhood ball.)

And did you catch all the Cirque du Soleil action gyrating from the silken ceilings? Guess I was on the money with my "Bread and Circuses" post. And by money, I mean your tax money, which I guarantee was being spent in some capacity on this cavalcade of bling.

I hope to find more footage later, but the first couple's "Enchantment Under the Sea" slow dance is up now at least. Hold onto your lunch.

Movin' on up!

Check out these sweet homes of the future. (Doesn't Ed Bagley Jr. already live in one of these?) Comes complete with slaughterhouse amenities and optional garage for your Adobe!

And you thought President Obama didn't have a plan for solving the housing crisis.

Big wheel keep on turning

Barack Hussein Obama II

Just because I don't like the man doesn't mean the significance of this day is lost on me.

Godspeed, sir.

Obamafest '09

FDR celebrated with chicken salad and plain pound cake. Check out how our new liege plans on greeting the greatest challenges facing America since the Great Depression.

What was it the Romans called this kind of thing right around the end of the Empire? Bread and Circuses?

Yeahhhh... I'm gonna have to go ahead and think maybe the guy doesn't quite mean what he says sometimes. Or maybe all the "everyone must serve" talk this past week was referring to the catering?

(Let's hear it for the Associated Press, too. Who knew they had it in them?)

UPDATE: That ole Leftist curmudgeon Jack Cafferty on CNN just reported the number could be closer to $160 million, with the added bit of news that the biggest donors to the par-tay are...recently bailed-out Wall Street tycoons.

Mexico on the "edge of the abyss"

A-ha... Now I see why President Bush set Ramos and Compean free. Looks like we're going to need every able-bodied man willing to pull a trigger on the southern border pretty soon.

President Bush comes through for Ramos & Compean

Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, they're free at last!

And with this final act, the Wavelength's love/hate relationship with George W. Bush tilts closer to love again.

Whew... At least now I can be thoroughly depressed during the inauguration tomorrow.

The Black Death vs. al-Qaeda

No, that's not a comic book title. It's God taking care of business.

Obama prayer leader has some esplainin' to do

Bah, who am I kidding... No one in Obama's world has to explain anything.

But he sure is bringing all kinds of folks to the table, isn't he? Rick Warren, Bishop Pink Tutu and now this patriotic, all American lady. (No word if she's a member of Obama's Hamas-loving church or not. Doubtful. "Ingrid Mattson" sounds a bit too...Lutheran to make it in the door.)

Now if we can only dig up a Wiccan and NAMBLA nun in drag, we'll be in business!

Jesus is a friend of mine!

Just to clarify the category in which I place Rick Warren...

Rick Warren is down with that

Can we please, finally, get over the notion of Rick Warren as the greatest thing modern American Christianity has going? Or maybe he is and we're really this far gone.