Rodent Regatta

Two people have brought the concept of ”being American” to everyone’s attention this morning. James Lileks has heard the sniping at the President’s new space initiative and has some choice words.

”I wonder if we can embrace a big idea again. The moon shot was nonpartisan Kennedy dialed the number, Nixon talked to the astronauts. Politics stopped at the ionospheres edge; it was an American gambit. Id like to think we can do that again. I want to watch the Moon Channel with my daughter in 2010.”

James Lileks
The Bleat
January 15, 2004

Then, Bill Whittle begins writing the instruction manual for Building the Ideal American.

”Dear Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your decision to Build an Ideal American! By closely following the instructions set forth in this manual, your American should last from 8-10 decades and provide you and your family with endless fun and excitement, not to mention value. Because unlike competing nationalities, your Ideal American will not run, blanche, fade, buckle or collapse during emergencies or everyday wear and tear.”

Bill Whittle
Eject! Eject! Eject!
January 13, 2004