I have an old friend -- he was best man at my wedding 22 years ago, but I forgave him for letting me go through with it -- who ran off to Paris when Dubyah got elected. He hasn't been back except for important family get-togethers and such. Anyway, I get this in my email today:

How goes it? Did you enjoy watching Your Senator Lieberman side-by-side with McSame and Mooseburger? The French have been reporting the U.S. election; they *love* it; they can't get enough. This "ock-KAY mome" who supports abstinence-only sex education is like a Martian to them. They really think that we're crazy; how can I disagree?

Sarah Palin, the gift that keeps on giving.

In other news, I think we need more Thai-style democracy in Amurrica. If they can get rid of their president for accepting money to be on their equivalent of the Food Channel, why haven't we been able to oust the Bush-Cheney regime?

Or at least get Rachael Ray off the air?

Yes, I know it's more complicated than that. But it shouldn't be.