Insult To Your Intelligence Thursday

The Ford, Chrysler and GM CEOs each drove the 520 miles between Detroit and D.C. in their company's respective hybrid cars to meet with Congress today.  So, after 40 years of failing to anticipate (ignoring?) consumer trends, refusing to invest in innovation to create more fuel efficient vehicles, and lobbying the hell out of the federal government in support of short-sighted policies such as limiting fuel economy standards or giving tax subsidies to Hummer owners, this is supposed to be proof of their commitment to turning the American auto industry around? Driving, like fools, 8 hours to D.C.?

Maybe it is stating the obvious, but is it any wonder that these people have run their companies into the ground? 

Time To Reevaluate Your Life Plan

Andrew Schock, 27, spent the day yesterday giving interviews, finding a new D.C. apartment, and preparing for the transition to his new job representing the 18th District of Illinois in Congress.  

In contrast, I played an hour and a half of Nintendo and watched 2 episodes of the West Wing. Oh, and I went to the gym.  What did you do?