The Meeting
By Rich Lowry’s advice for the President:
Sit-down with conservative bloggers. They are some of his most loyal supporters–include them in the media out-reach.
Imagine that…. just imagine that…
Scene: Oval Office. President Bush is meeting with John Hinderaker, Kathryn Lopez, Jonah Goldberg, Charles Johnson, John Derbyshire, Glenn Reynolds, and Roger L. Simon.
President Bush: Thank you all for coming. I just want you to know that Laura and I value your ideas and support.
Reynolds: Heh. Indeed.
Lopez: Mr. President, you are, like, a god to me.
Bush: Thank you…
Hinderaker: Mr. President, I believe that your speeches will be studied by historians for centuries to come. For now, the only advice that I can offer is to suggest that you should denounce Mahatma Gandhi.
Bush: Denounce Gandhi?
Hinderaker: Yes, sir, denounce Gandhi. And his rabble. Can’t let the peaceniks get a foothold.
Reynolds: Heh. Indeed.
Simon: Mr. President, a lot of people are saying your administration has made mistakes in Iraq, but you shouldn’t pay them any attention. I’d say that the Iraq War is at least as well conceived and executed as, say, Pajamas Media.
Bush: Well, thank you.
Goldberg: Mr. President, South Park is really big these days. I think that you should consider appearing on South Park. I’m sure that Parker and Stone would treat you with the dignity you deserve. The kids really like South Park these days.
Johnson: Mr. President, have you considered giving a speech threatening to incinerate the entire islamic world? Some of my commenters think that would be a really good idea.
Reynolds: Heh. Indeed.
Bush: Well, I’m not sure…
John Derbyshire: BLARG!!!! DJTNTHNNJJKKWWHEETT!!! Teh GAY!!! GSLDDEAAALLTTTHNEEIAA!!!!! Sixteen year old GIRLS!!!! DKTHEEKK!!
Reynolds: Heh. Indeed.