Needlenose

Can you tell I’m resisting the urge obligation to navel-gaze about the meaning of Obama’s evolving economic plan?  Fortunately, I’ve stalled long enough for something else to turn up (via a Reuters story at TPM):

U.S. President George W. Bush will deliver a televised farewell address to the American people on Thursday night, the White House said.

Bush, who leaves office on Jan. 20 when Barack Obama is sworn in, will give a 10-15 minute speech in front of an audience in the East Room of the White House, press secretary Dana Perino said Monday.

. . . “It’s not something where he’s trying to refight old battles. It’s a very thoughtful, forward-looking speech in which the president will share the lessons he learned in office and his views on the future,” Perino said.

The White House has asked the major television networks for a slot to broadcast his address, but an exact time has not yet been set.

Just between you and me, if Dubya wants the majors to broadcast his final flatulence — not to mention have anyone watch — he’s going to have to think outside the box for ways to liven the speech up a little bit.

I’m thinking guest stars… Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, something like that.  But I’m open to other suggestions.