March 09, 2004
Under the Knife
John Ashcroft is undergoing surgery today to remove his gallbladder. A few thoughts pop into mind:
- It's hard to believe what Ashcroft will be like once his bile duct is again flowing unabated.
- I'd love for one of the recovery-room doctors to say, in passing, "You know, Mr. Attorney General, a little medically prescribed marijuana would do wonders for your pain."
- Where's your Messiah now, Flanders??
- The procedure will probably be performed laparoscopically, which means a tiny instrument will be used to fiber-optically perform the surgery with only a small incision. As opposed to other kinds of surgery, like the BillofRightsectomy, which requires gasoline, torches and a battle-axe.
That said, I wouldn't wish severe pain and agony on my worst enemy. Which, truth be told, is either Ashcroft or George Steinbrenner. Rest up and get well, Mr. Attorney General. We want you hale and hearty, well and awake, for the long-overdue BushAdministrationectomy the nation will undergo in the fall.
Posted by michaelf at March 9, 2004 01:33 PM | TrackBack
