Hey, Who Knew!?!

[NanceGreggs]

While the list of things-gone-wrong during the Bush administration is lengthy indeed, you have to admit that a lot of mis-steps merely come down to a matter of hey, who knew?

Hey, who knew that if we invaded Iraq, destroyed the country, killed over a million people, and re-opened Abu Ghraib under new management, the Iraqis might be less than gracious hosts?

Hey, who knew that a war promoted as paying for itself and lasting only a matter of months would wind up bankrupting the treasury and becoming a years-long quagmire?

Hey, who knew that an idiotic, make-believe cowboy who’d failed at every business venture he’d ever been involved in would turn out to be an idiotic, make-believe president who’d fail at every aspect of running a country?

You get the drift. And the past week has been fertile ground (or a minefield, depending on your political persuasion) of who knews cropping up like so much crabgrass on the political landscape.

Hey, who knew that once Karl Rove started opening his big fat mouth on radio and TV, he’d plant his piggy hoof firmly in his pie-hole this soon out of the gate? And hey, who knew that it was Tom Daschle and those warmongering Dems who put a gun to a reluctant George Bush’s head when it came to getting us involved in Iraq ASAP?

Hey, who knew that Rudy Giuliani’s expenditure of city monies and resources on his mistress would ever surface, especially after he’d so carefully hidden same by spreading them around obscure NYC departments? Hey, who knew that the great white-bread hope of the Republicans would wind up being toast?

Hey, who knew that Fred Thompson, a man who became a GOP legend years ago for his laziness, would wind up running so lackluster a campaign that even his fellow party members are expressing their regrets for having supported him in the first place? And hey, who knew that not only is he NOT a convincing presidential candidate, he obviously can’t even play one on TV?

Hey, who knew that Tom Tancredo would fare so poorly in the polls, after rallying the masses with his Let’s-Nuke-Muslim-Holy-Sites program to ensure peace in the Middle East? And hey, who knew Ron Paul wouldn’t come off as the only nutcase in the GOP line-up, thanks to Tom?

Hey, who knew that Larry “I-Am-So-NOT-Gay” Craig’s former sex partners (all of whom ARE gay) would come out of the woodwork to set the record straight … or decidedly not straight as the case may be?

Hey, who knew that, according to WH spokes-hairdo Dana Perrino, being in the briefing room is an honor and a privilege rather than a matter of doing one’s job as a journalist? And hey, who knew that veteran journalist Helen Thomas would, with a few well-chosen words, smack down a clueless nitwit wannabe within seconds?

Hey, who knew that newly-appointed Attorney General Mukasey would launch a lawsuit against the NY State Board of Elections, demanding that New York State introduce uncertified touch-screen voting machines? Who knew that he would immediately use his new position to ensure that justice is never done, in the same way his predecessor did?

Hey, who knew that the MSM would totally ignore Scottie McClelland’s inference that the WH was directly involved in the outing of Valerie Plame? And hey, who knew they’d cover new developments in the Natalie Holloway case instead?

Hey, who knew that the political polarization of Americans is, according to David Gregory, due to the internet? Like many, I’d always thought it was the Republicans calling Democrats unpatriotic terrorist-appeasers who were hoping for defeat in Iraq and a takeover of the nation by crazed Islamofascists (whatever that’s supposed to mean). Turns out it was just those wacky people intent on over-burdening a series of tubes all along – hey, who knew?

Yesiree, it’s been a week chock full o’ interesting tidbits – and one can only wonder what startling revelations will cause the brain-dead to stand up and yell "Hey, who knew?" by this time next week.

So be sure to stay tuned to your local website, and don’t fret about the writers’ strike impacting your ability to get the best of the news stories – because even the most creative of writers couldn’t make this shit up.

[JeffR]

1. First rec, Ms Nancy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Second req...Jeff beat me to it!

Wonderful stuff, my dear Nance!

You had me laughing all the way through...

Damn proud, girl, to know you!

And I feel so lucky to get to read your stuff as soon as it gets posted!

You rock!

[Aviation Pro]

3. Third....

...and, hey, who knew that when the thumbsucking coward collected $70,000,000 from campaign contributors in 1999 that we would be saddled with this sorry sack of shit for eight years? Well, those with a brain did.

[ChiciB1]

4. Hey, who knew that YOU Would Be So FABULOUS? I Don't Think I've

ever replied to your posts, but have most certainly enjoyed ALL of them. I'm in awe of how you present your thoughts, but more in awe of how that presentation is so very pristine!

You have a gift that I admire and I just want to say thank you for sharing the quirky depth you have tapped into. Anyone can say anything, but deep "presentation" is real genius!

Thank you... thanks you so much!!

[annabanana]

5. And off to the Greatest with you

Who knew?

[PDJane]

6. Thanks Nance.

I just simmer and write letters to the editor, which may or may not get published. I honestly believe these folks are of the opinion that the average citizen has short term memory loss.

[immoderate]

7. Should I laugh or cry? Who knows?

--IMM

[bonito]

8. You're a real GEM

More than that, a goddess no less!
Happy to share this space in time with you! (I think it's my highest complement)although not given enough.

[mtnsnake]

9. Hey, who knew that I'd get so absorbed in this that I'd miss the 1st part of Fearless Planet on TV!

Your "Hey, who knews" are the best kind of "News" going!

Thanks, Nancy, for another fine "rant" and for helping to keep the sanity

[saltpoint]

10. Damn is this good.

One more rec on a pile of recs already started.

For fine use of language in the service of the truth.

[LaStrega]

11. spokes-hairdo bwahahahahaha k/r n/t

[sss1977]

12. Well we do know one person who knew...

CHENEY.

[emanymton]

13. We Knew. ... Make Light All You Want. We Knew.

.
And like the characters in the closing credits scroll-screen of "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," now that the Pathetic GOP parade of graft, greed and grief has past, we the people have to take our brooms, buckets and shovels to clean up the mess.

One must laugh to avoid crying. Thank you dear lady.
.

[NanceGreggs]

28. Of course we all knew ...

... and were repeatedly reminded that we didn't know what we were talking about, that George was going to be a fantastic president, Iraq was going to be a cake-walk, the economy was going to soar under the careful guidance of the party of fiscal responsibility, blah, blah, blah.

Gee, it all worked out so well, didn't it?

[avrdream]

14. We knew - but noone listened.

[Trucker Bob]

15. Hey, Who Knew !?!

Sorry to be so OT, but after reading DU for some time now, I've taken the plunge and signed on. Really just wanted to say Hi to everyone, and thought where better than at the home of my favorite author on here.

Nance, you're the best!

[NanceGreggs]

27. Thanks, Trucker Bob!

And welcome aboard!

[Trucker Bob]

39. :pals:

Thanks so much for the welcome Nance, it means a lot coming from you. Also a thank you to Esra Star, and JeffR. I'm still learning my way around here, hence the delay.

[NanceGreggs]

40. I am truly flattered that you chose my thread ...

... as your first post!

We're all happy to have you on board the Good Ship DU, matey!!!

[Esra Star]

33. Hi Trucker Bob, great to have you on board.

I hope you have a digital camera and visit our lunatic asylum
called "The Lounge" from time to time.

[JeffR]

34. Welcome to DU!

[Demeter]

16. Laughing Through My Tears

You are something we desperately need, Nance--the small voice of sarcasm in an insane world.

In a sane world, that small voice would be called Conscience.

[racaulk]

17. What did Helen Thomas say to Dana Perino?

I think I missed that spat, but I would have loved to have seen it.

Another fine post, Nance. K&R!

[happygoluckytoyou]

18. GEORGE BUSH AND THE LIGHT-BULB------>

AS IT IS NEVER GLOWING OVER HIS HEAD, WE NEED TO LOOK INTO DUBYA'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LIGHTBULB---

Q. George, what is the difference between the american people and a lightbulb
Dubya. You can unscrew a lightbulb

Q. George, how many of your daughters does it take to screw in a lightbulb
Dubya. My daughters don't screw in lightbulbs. They don't screw anywhere. They are good girls.

Q. George, what do you do when you have the urge to improve the world?
Dubya. I sit verrrry still and wait for it to pass.

Q. George, is there any truth to the rumor that you are having an affair with Condi?
Dubya. Laura is just complaining because she didn't read the signing statement on our marriage certificate. As we say in Latin, "Acta est fabula, plaudite!"

Q. George, when you are signing an important bill, your brow is often furrowed, your eyes set, what is going through your mind?
Dubya. Could you repeat the question?
Q. George, when you are signing an important bill, your brow is often furrowed, your eyes set, what is going through your mind?
Dubya. D U B Y and a A

Q. George, thank you for the time for this interview... it there anything you would like to add?
Dubya. Yes. Presidenting is hard work. You have to work hard. That's why I take viagra. It also stops me from rolling out of bed in the middle of the night.

[mlevans]

30. Nancy's post is awesome as usual

but this is pretty hilarious too. Thanks.

[Mme. Defarge]

19. Formidable!

As usual.

[DeeDeeNY]

20. Or, in the words of Rethuglicans . . .

"No one could have anticipated . . . " (the breach of the levies, or that OBL really would strike like he said he would, or that Iraqis wouldn't treat us as "liberators" , etc., etc.)
Great post, as usual!!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

21. You're Doing That 'Ironic Thing' Again, Aren't You?

nt

[oasis]

22. Kudos to you for "Who Knew?".

[FloridaJudy]

23. Yup. It's all on account of those Internets!

That dramatic rodent is to blame! If it weren't for him, we could all have a reasoned discourse about politics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctSa4b2Spc8

[Seabiscuit]

24. And hey, who knew...

that Bushco was following the traditional 10 easy steps to a fascism?

Thanks to Naomi Wolf, we all do now.

[zonmoy]

35. I think even Eisenhower saw the path that was being started on

when he warned about the military industrial complex. ever since then I figure all the people that saw the warning signs were being dismissed as conspiracy nuts. but the signs of all the actions that led up to bushes open move to fascism were there if people wanted to see them.

[Plucketeer]

25. Who knew?

You do! Thanks! K&R

[mzmolly]

26. Well WE knew, which might explain why we're uhm "less happy" than them thar Republicrats.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/Republicans-Report-Mu...

Great post once again.

[ooglymoogly]

29. who knew that "who knew" was a brilliant vehicle to get a lot of

points across in a riveting way. Yes and I would add, who knew that allowing a bunch of soulless hooligans pretending that to murder, lie, cheat and steal is in the name of Jesus, to take over our government would make our world a far worse place now and in the foreseeable future, than it was 7 years ago. Who knew indeed!?! and particularly so because the pugs use this excuse "who knew" for all their murderous blunders, But to me that is the rye humor of your post

[MasonJar]

31. Hey, Nance, just curious. Did you ever hear back from the other Nancy

from the lively post you sent her?

[NanceGreggs]

32. Nah!

Just the usual auto-response thanking me for my interest and concern.

[SallyMander]

36. What can i say but...

[Stump]

37. As always...

On point and a great read. K&R

[defendandprotect]

38. Have to say I didn't know cause who could guess at this much stupidity and corruption --- ????

I have to set my guage for GOP stupidity and corruption higher --- !!!