February 16, 2006

Charlie's Show Prep #46

• George Will delivers the toughest words from any conservative on the White House's NSA spying arguments. He calls it a "monarchical doctrine" but urges Congress to "make all necessary actions lawful by authorizing the president to take those actions, with suitable supervision."

• Vice President Dick Cheney took responsibility for last weekend's hunting accident. The Journal Sentinel's Tim Cuprisin writes, "It's no surprise that Cheney picked Fox News Channel and its Washington managing editor, Brit Hume, to break his silence." After the White House press corps went goofy Monday I'd avoid them too.

• Lawrence O'Donnell (of The West Wing fame) started the "Was Cheney drunk?" meme floating inside the heads of Bush bashers. Hugh Hewitt called him on it. O'Donnell mentioned Chappaquiddick six times. Poor Teddy.

• The Huffington Post wants to destory what little credibility it has by insinuating Cheney was on the hunting trip with his mistress who happens to be the ambassador to Switzerland.

• Drudge reminds us Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid hid his mini-stroke from the press for three days.

• Republicans are fighting to keep earmarks in the budget process. Some people just don't get it (and shouldn't be called conservatives).

• A Louisiana congressman might be indicted. Yes, shocking.

• American media shows new Abu Ghraib abuse photos but won't show the Muhammad cartoons.

• Some Canadians think it would be a good idea to erect a statue in honor of Vietnam War draft dodgers.