Power Slurp

by digby

“Yes, there was a separate [national security] staff set up by the vice president, and yes, they created a certain mystique,” the source said. “But the real power of the vice president was that he could go in and talk to the president about whatever he wanted, and staff didn’t always know what he was saying.”

I think we can imagine it though:

DC: “You’re a strong man, a manly man, a man who makes women quake and men tremble in your presence. You’re a gut player, a man who knows instantly the right thing to do. So when I tell you that your brilliant idea to bomb Iran will go down in history as the boldest decision a world leader has ever made, I think you know I mean it. Thank you for making the tough decisions and sticking with them.”

GWB: “Yeah, it’s hard work bein’ the most powerful man on earth. But Dick, I don’t remember giving the order to bomb Iran. Did I?”

DC: “All of us were very impressed with your resolute boldness and bold resoluteness. Years from now, after you’re dead, people will build monuments to commemorate your valiant leadership”

GWB: “Right, right. It had to be done. Uh, when did I order them to start the bombing again?”

DC: “Already on their way. Here’s your speech.”

GWB: “Great. Feels good.”

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