reflecting on priorities
things are quiet here, but i had to sneak in and put this on the record for my own sanity.
Schiavo Case Goes To Federal Judge [washington post, 2005.03.21]The law that Bush flew back to Washington from his Texas ranch to sign at 1:11 a.m. Monday shifted jurisdiction of the Schiavo case from the Florida courts, where the Schindlers have been rebuffed for the past seven years, to the federal courts.
so we know that when something really, really important happens, our president can make it back to washington even in the middle of the night.
Vacation Ends, and Crisis Management Begins [washington post, 2005.08.31]After a month-long retreat at his Texas ranch, Bush returned to Washington on Wednesday in crisis-management mode, where his administration is likely to remain indefinitely.
we also know what’s not really, really important to this president.
i also heard, in passing, that the comfort would be headed to the gulf coast in the next few days. seems to me that decision is a bit late too.
in the meantime, there’s a classic photo of the president playing fiddling while rome burns….err. i mean… playing guitar while nawlins sinks.