Written by: Beck

Well, the brief (and random) President Ford tribute is over, as is the musical act which followed--Dexter Freebish. Because, why not? Evidently we have Ford to thank for starting the trend of deregulation. I did not know that.

George Bush 41 has entered the floor now. The background music: Jump by Van Halen. Lim Lehrer, "...he just turned 80, and these days, every time he has a birthday, he jumps out of an airplane." I can respect that. For what it's worth, he doesn't look 80 at all.

Worth noting: Bush Jr. has repudiated a lot of the policies of Bush Sr. Bush Jr. said, "We can no longer support oppresive dictators in the name of stability," while that very policy was central to Bush Sr.'s foreign policy. Furthermore, Bush Jr. made a point that "This time, we won't cut and run," about Iraq, something his father was guilty of.

And now Ron Silver makes his appearance. Evidently he's here to orchestrate the pep-rally. He just lead the audience in a chant of "Four more years!" And there you have it.