Top

blog

Stories

 

Questions While Watching an Insipid Inaugural

Categories: Imported
  1. Was Laura Bush squinting because of the dazzling white of her cashmere suit that she appeared to be poured into, like a sausage?
  2. Speaking of sausages, what's up with Jeb Bush?  If Bill Parcels is Tuna, Jebbie is the Whale.
  3. How macabre was it to see poor dying, doddering Rehnquist administer the oath of office to GW?
  4. Why did Dennis Hastert administer the oath to Cheney And can't he read? I mean, he only flubbed his lines three times.
  5. What was Cheney's lesbian daughter doing holding the Bible? Was that some kind of in-your-face to the Christian right? 
  6. What was racist Trent Lott running the show?
  7. What's with the pathetic singers? That "Bless This House" woman from Texas with the fake red hair? A regular warbling wrangler, she was.
  8. And Denyce Graves? The only thing uglier than her coat was her untamed hair (maybe she and Jenna were vying for the most unkempt mop medal). And what was that awful song about? 
  9. Will George ever learn to speak his "s's" without hissing? Could someone give him an elocution lesson?
  10. Those twins. Could they get a fashion consultant or something? Fat Jenna in her pants and too-tight top. Barbara in her mismatched coat, dress, and belt. What a rag-tag team they are.
  11. Did Laura and George honestly think they were dancing? Standing stiffly and swaying side to sides for 30 seconds?
  12. And speaking of George and Laura, why were they so proud of being back at the White House by 10 pm?  Is that any way to treat their nearest and dearest who paid a quarter million dollars for tickets?
  13. How about that last prayer by the preacher from Texas? Did you like that curse on those who engage in "petty partisan politics"? Wouldn't be referring to Democrats, would he? Are they the "evil one" he prayed that "we" be "delivered" from?
  14. Is that tasteless, tepid show the best that $40 million can buy?
  15. Finally, did the world that Bush ordered to get on board the freedom train—or else--get a good glimpse of freedom? Missile launchers, jet fighters, swat teams, cops with assault weapons, dogs, barbed wire, barricades, surveillance cameras—that's what they have to look forward to?


Like this Story?

Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter: Our weekly feature stories, movie reviews, calendar picks and more - minus the newsprint and sent directly to your inbox.

Privacy Policy
Search:
.
Links
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy