I had a bunch of memes rattling around to write on, but I either never got the chance, or else there wasn’t much there.

Either way here goes:

• In DC, I noticed that the Metro trains and stations are full of ads for miltary vehicles. Not just the line that goes to the Pentagon, either. And even on that line, can the Pentagon officials making purchasing decisions can be swayed by a placard in the Pentagon City station?

What does that say about the seriousness with which the Pentagon regards our military?

• I believe that the Iraq war funding bill showdown is really a way for Congress to test the waters for impeachment. President Bush is on the ropes, and they know it. He’s also predictable, as all arrogant men are. So when he vetoes HR 1591, just as Nancy Pelosi knows he will, we get to see just how much support he still has from the Republicans in Congress.

If I could see it go differently, though, there is one thing that I would change: The earmarks. I realize that concessions had to made to ensure passage, but if there ever a time for a true one-issue bill, it’s now.Shame on you, Congress (you know who you are).

• Did the President just criticize Congress for being on vacation – just before he left to go on yet another vacation, himself??