Thursday, January 05, 2006

"the imperial presidency" -- currently in use

In her piece in yesterday's New York Times, Maureen Dowd rightly suggests that what she calls "the imperial presidency" is working out well for everyone in the Bush administration.

While we're on the subject of "imperial," you may have heard the rumor that England's Prince Charles wants to be called King George when he assumes the throne. Someone ought to tell his majesty that the name "King George" is currently in use.