The Bullshit's Back

After a short hiatus, Bullshit Express is back and angrier than ever.

In the past week the U.S. Political machine has not changed much, but the GOP continues to confound and irritate us... and all signs show an ominous power battle in the Congress is inevitable; Republicans are digging their heels in as their internal polls show the public doesn't much like the way they are re-crafting the Constitution in an arrogant attempt to create a permanent GOP majority.

Times are getting darker by the day and there is much to cover. Check back here frequently as the Express gets back on track with all the mind boggling bullshit.

In the mean time, here is a small sampling of bullshit to keep an eye on:

Bolton Bullshit:
Yes... even after a week we are still knee-deep in Bolton. This story has had several twists and cliffhangers, and now we wait to see how many more skeletons will be leaping out of his closet. Despite the welcome, though unexpected, support from Voinovich on Tuesday - and the suggestion that Hagel now has questions about the great mustachioed one's past - all eyes are back on Chafee. When all this started, Chafee was the focal point for the minority... the guy everyone thought was a lock against Bush's embattled nominee. But then Chafee caved to the GOP leadership, signaling that he was ready to vote in favor... and then Voinovich saved the day, stealing Linc's "moderate Republican" thunder. Now Chafee is singing another tune, saying he is NOT inclined to vote in favor after all... Make up you mind Senator! The Post has all the basic info.

Santorum's nuclear jitters:
Will Frist, pushed hard by characters like Rick Santorum, destroy the judicial filibuster or not?... the jury is still out, but now it seems Rick may be having second thoughts... not because he has seen the light, but because he is now facing stiff opposition to his re-election next year and needs to soften his image by moving towards the center (attempting to mimic the motions and sounds of a higher primate). Alexander Bolton's got the goods in this Hill piece.

Speaking of Frist:
With the Whit House on his mind, Senator Frist is gearing up for battle over judicial nominees... but the real story is his cheerleading and insistence on fanning the flames of the building culture war during a scheduled appearance this Sunday at a telecast hosted by ultra-conservative (lunatic fringe) Family Research Council. This will be the opening shot before he attempts to dismantle the filibuster next week... right before breaking for Congressional recess... shrewd move Bill... but we'll be watching and listening!

Energy Crisis:
Not quite yet, but pump prices are rising and the President has no real plans to alleviate the crunch. The Guardian has some unsettling things to report... This one could get ugly.

Lastly, what would Thursdays be without David Brooks?

It's good to be back in the saddle. Stay tuned for more bullshit.