By Sniffles
On the occasion of President Obama's first address to the U.N., let us take a few moments to remember The Bad Old Days.
The Bad Old Days were when the rest of the world hated us. Yes, you ignorant yahoos at Free Republic and other right-wing sites, you may think that's a good thing — but it's not.
The Bad Old Days were when the United States went at it alone. For why that's bad, see above.
The Bad Old Days were when America ignored seriously pressing problems. Middle East peace and global warming come to mind. Inaction on each is astounding, because the fate of the planet can rest on either or both.
Who was in charge during The Bad Old Days? You guessed it. Bush-Cheney, that's who. (Note to Bushies: Guys, it's time to take down your re-election website.)
Therefore, we cats PURR at President Obama and The Good New Days. Things may not be perfect — as some demand — but 1) it's only been eight months, and 2) things can't possibly ever be as bad again as they were in The Bad Old Days.
P.S. That link to the Obama inauguration on YouTube that we just provided reminds us that Chief Justice John Roberts still deserves to be run over by a parade float. As Bugs Bunny would say, what a maroon.
(IMAGE: Doug Mills, The New York Times)
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