I'm sure y'all saw this story in the news as it was given a big play here. In fact, the only reason why I knew about it was because "the Daily Show" mentioned it. Apparently, Smirkboy said the wrong word in a press conference in Japan and almost destroyed the economy.

It's only a matter of time before he gaffes our way into another war.

And what's up with him wearing an American flag button on his lapel? I know, 9/11 blah, blah, blah, but he's fucking travelling to other countries. Wearing the American flag on his lapel is, well, can he be more Ugly American? He may think he's being all patriotic, but to the rest of the world he's saying "Yeah, I'm American, suck it."

There was a story in the Chron the other day about organizers for the SF Olympic bid walking around Salt Lake City and taking notes on what to do and what not to do. The story starts off with a mention that all of the organizers are noticing that in the dance clubs, all the Americans are off by themselves while the rest of the world is busy mingling and socializing together. Welcome to W's world. It's only gonna get worse.