Roasting the President

I hope the world had the opportunity to see Steven Colbert's satiric roast of President Bush, the Republican Party, and Fox News . Not because his offensive, idiotic, and unamusing sketch had any intrinsic value, but rather because he was able to deliver such a harsh mockery of the President in his presence and on television. In too many other countries, the President's reaction might include censorship, jailtime, or even worse. Instead, this President, whom many wish to believe is a fascist of the same cloth as Hitler, politely chuckled and even shook the man's hand. What a difference elections make ...

Also, kudos to President Bush for his self-effacing skit. It's refreshing to see that this President can make fun of his weaknesses and even enjoy the act.