Laura Bush to Nation: "Shut Up and Party!"

It's foxhole time at the White House, when during the same week El Presidente admits a mistake ("shouldn't have said 'bring 'em on!' ") and then sends out The Missus to justify spending $40 mil on the inaugural.

According to Laura, that kind of frivolousness is positively heroic: "...it's ... good for Washington's economy, for people to come in from around the country, for the hotels to be full, and the restaurants to be full, and the caterers to be busy. I think that's important." Apparently, rich Republicans tip the servants whilst stuffing themselves on the fruits of democracy.

After making her hubby look better for four long years, hubby is now making her look not so good as the Grand Duchess of Excess. Hang out with this guy long enough, your brain goes spongy.