Have you ever heard a presidential speech with more straw men and logical fallacies than Bush’s speech today? “Some say (something ridiculous). I say (obviously desirable whatever)!” The entire speech was basically nothing but straw men, bullshit spin, and utter nonsense. I’m sure there are some outright lies in there, as well – 36 nations helping in Iraq? Come on.

But the most stunning thing was simply how far we’ve fallen. Political speeches are often distorted – that’s not something new – but I’ve never heard a speech that I found more desperate, or blatantly, utterly devoid of sincerity as today’s address. The Democrat response to the speech by comparison was so straightforward and free of the idiotic condescension that Bush seems unable to avoid that it was a breath of fresh air.

It’s amazing that this is our “leader.” I doubt he could lead a row of ducks.