Imbecilic is Putting it Mildly

At this point calling the right wing fringe imbeciles is being kind. Take a gander at these quotes below. No commentary is even necessary. The idiocy is downright glaring.

"Even if you never met him, you know this guy. He's the guy at the country club with the beautiful date, holding a martini and a cigarette that stands against the wall and makes snide comments about everyone who passes by."

-- Karl Rove, quoted by ABC News, describing Sen. Barack Obama to Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club.

Filipino President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was visiting the White House today. Before beginning a meeting that would include the topic of a recent typhoon that caused much damage in her country — including flipping a ferry killing all 800 passengers — President Bush, in his fashion, couldn’t resist starting off in a light mood.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Madam President, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the Oval Office. We have just had a very constructive dialogue. First, I want to tell you how proud I am to be the President of a nation that -- in which there's a lot of Philippine-Americans. They love America and they love their heritage. And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the -- of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House. (Laughter.)
PRESIDENT ARROYO: Yes.
PRESIDENT BUSH: And the chef is a great person and a really good cook, by the way, Madam President.
PRESIDENT ARROYO: Thank you.