Bubbles

David Ignatius, of the Washington Post, has not been paying attention. Today, he opines on the potential presidential run of John McCain, media darling and maverick.

The early question about any presidential candidate is whether he wants the job badly enough to suffer the indignities involved in getting it.

How is it possible that Ignatius questions whether McCain wants the job badly enough? John McCain has been kissing Bush ass for almost six years now in preparation for a presidential run. Does Ignatius even mention the "black baby" whisper campaign used against McCain by his buddy Bush? No. Does Ignatius mention the fact that McCain called bygones over the whole incident? No. If eating Bush crow is not a sign that McCain wants the job badly enough, what is?

"I don't want it that badly," McCain says. "I will continue to do what is right. I will continue to pursue torture, climate change. If that means I can't get the Republican nomination, fine. I've had a happy life. The worst thing I can do is sell my soul to the devil."

So, we have Ignatius channeling Chris Matthews, and now we have McCain on his own delusional cloud. John, you have already sold your soul to the devil. Of course you want it that badly. Seriously, these guys have no idea what they look like from the outside, and it's not over yet. Read on.

A measure of McCain's loyalty to Bush on Iraq is that he won't rule out becoming secretary of defense if Rumsfeld goes. "I would have to assess where I can be most effective," he said, adding: "It's awfully hard to say no to the president of the United States."

No, it's not hard. Especially after he pissed all over you in 2000. And finally for the last tin ear line of the column.

A McCain candidacy, if he makes the formal decision next year to run, will be rooted in his image as a man of principle. But it will also be something of a balancing act -- one that the candidate himself is likely to find uncomfortable.

McCain, the media darling, has sold his soul, he will not feel uncomfortable, and has already proven he will kiss any ass to get to the top. What a fucking joke. David Ignatius clearly lives in the next bubble over from the president. You know, maybe there's a bubble for rent in Washington that I can occupy. A bubble life sure seems so much simpler.

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