read between the lines

"High points" from Bush's address to the Republican 2004 Convention:

• Tonight, I remind every parent and every teacher, I say to every child: no matter what your circumstance, no matter where you live, your school will be the path to the promise of America. We are transforming our schools by raising standards and focusing on results. We are insisting on accountability, empowering parents and teachers, and making sure that local people are in charge of their schools. By testing every child, we are identifying those who need help - and we're providing a record level of funding to get them that help.
• Because a caring society will value its weakest members, we must make a place for the unborn child.
• Because the union of a man and woman deserves an honoured place in our society, I support the protection of marriage against activist judges.
• You may have noticed I have a few flaws, too. People sometimes have to correct my English - I knew I had a problem when Arnold Schwarzenegger started doing it. Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called "walking".

To which I have two replies:

• Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot, and I'd be quite happy to send him back.
• I'm very happy I discovered Irregular Times.