Monday Morning Open Thread

Well, the presidential race is off to a very fast start...wild week of campaigning. One suggestion/request for candidates: when you're talking about George Bush, say "George Bush." I keep hearing Democratic candidates refer to "this president." That's too nice. This president's approval rating is hovering around 30%. Use Bush's name. Say "George Bush" and "Dick Cheney" as often as you can -- especially when you're talking about the war that George Bush and Dick Cheney started. Saying "this president" might work on the Senate floor. On the campaign trail, speak his name -- often.

And, while we're on the subject of speaking out about George W. Bush, congrats to the Dixie Chicks for winning big at the Grammys last night -- including country music song of the year for "Not Ready to Make Nice." The NY Times reports that country music industry ignored that song. We won't ignore it. We agree with the Dixie Chicks. We're not ready to make nice: