Oh Boy!

It's been a while since I've posted because I've been busy navigating the cutthroat San Francisco art world and posing as a music blogger to gain free entry to local clubs. For those of you that haven't seen my art exhibit or read my posts at the Noise Pop blog, shame on you. The exhibit closes this Friday, so get off your asses.

My last post was a giddy reaction to Bush's popularity problems. It's now two months later, and as expected, Bush's approval rating has rebounded sharply to 31%. But as Stephen Colbert points out, that means 69% of Americans approve of the job Bush isn't doing. Clearly Americans find comfort in knowing that our commander-in-chief never wavers no matter how tough the going gets. He's nothing if not stalwart and consistent. Take his certitude about his ability to choose CIA directors. To wit (courtesy of The Daily Show):

Bush on brand-spankin'-new CIA director-elect Gen. Michael Hayden (5/8/06): "He’s the right man to lead the CIA in this critical moment in our nation’s history."

Bush on Former CIA director Porter Goss, whom he appointed 18 months ago and forced out last week (8/10/04): "He's the right man to lead this important agency at this critical moment in our nation's history."

I suppose this means we can also feel good about the prospects of these guys:

Bush on Acting OMB Director Rob Portman (4/18/06): "The job of [Office of Management and Budget] director is a really important post, and Rob Portman is the right man to take it on."

Bush on C. Boyden Gray, Ambassador to the EU (1/25/06): "At this moment in history, Ambassador Gray is clearly the right man for the job."

Bush on Ben Bernanke, Fed Reserve Chairman (10/24/05): "Ben Bernanke is the right man to build on the record Alan Greenspan has established."

Bush on UN Ambassador John Bolton (8/1/05): "He is the right man for the job...This post is too important to leave vacant any longer."

Then there are these golden oldies:

Bush on Former Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge (11/25/02): "He's the right man for this new and great responsibility."

Bush on National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni (3/26/02): "Leading the NIH is a great responsibility, and I have picked the right man to do so."

And how about Former Chief of Staff Andy Card on his replacement Josh Bolten: "It is a different season, and Josh Bolten is the right person for that season."

Now maybe we know who was talking to Bush through that bulging device so cleverly tailored into his suits. Because we all know how confusing it can be for the President when he's spoken to directly.