Here’s an article I have yet to read, but won’t be surprised when I do:
In an effort to find a fitting tribute for the Greatest President Ever, Ronald Wilson Reagan, House Republicans today introduced a resolution that would have the 40th President’s body embalmed and put under glass in the capitol rotunda for all to enjoy.
Plans are currently underway to put Mr. Reagan’s visage on the $10 bill as well as Mt. Rushmore. In addition, the next Navy Aircraft Carrier will be named after him. But Mr. Reagan’s most ardent supporters feel this may not be enough to ensure his legacy.
“This is the only fitting tribute to our Dear Glorous Leader,” said Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM). “Uncle Ron will forever be a symbol of the Glorious Struggle of the People’s Republic of America.”
House Speaker Dennis Hastert agreed, adding that Reagan “was the Great One who defeated the scourge of Communism and brought Freedom to the world. His legacy and the legacy of the Glorious Reagan Revolution must never be forgotten.”
If the embalming occurs, the man who defeated Communism will join Ho Chi Minh, V. I. Lenin, and Josef Stalin.
Pressed for comment, House Republicans failed to acknowledge the irony.
Now Playing: Episode 350
Al Gore’s plan for energy independence, Obama’s trip overseas, and finally, the bailout of Fannie and Freddie.
Links Mentioned: Al Gore’s plan … articles on carbon-neutral communities in The New Yorker and the NYT.
Welcome back, Bruno . . .
Don’t miss New Republic head Martin Peretz’s defense of Elliot Spitzer for VP:
http://www.tnr.com/doc.mhtml?i=20040621&s=diarist062104
It makes a lot of sense — Spitzer’s consumer-friendly persona evokes the best of what the Democrats have to offer without resorting to the “class warfare” people like Al Gore have stumbled upon. This is their ticket — unlike the war on terror, the war in Iraq or the economy — all of which could get better and negate any advantage Kerry has. Enron, on the other hand, will never look better no matter what you do. Spitzer could work.