Never Underestimate the Intelligence of the American People

• U.S. Trade Deficit Sets Record, With China and Oil the Causes

• Intelligence: Ex-C.I.A. Official Says Iraq Data Was Distorted

• Auditors Find Huge Fraud in FEMA Aid

• Ex-FEMA Leader Faults Response by White House

• Republican Speaks Up, Leading Others to Challenge Wiretaps

• Ford, GM Say Cuts Are Needed

• Controversial lobbyist Abramoff had close contact with Bush team

Just a few of the headlines from today’s news.  It will never cease to amaze me how Bush maintains such high ratings.  I guess Mencken was right.