"It's the Constitutions, Stupid...."

The latest shitstorm to erupt in Washington is over another Bush "recess appointment" of someone who would never in hell be confirmed by the Senate.

The latest lackey installed is Sam Fox, whose name was withdrawn by El Presidente last week. But now the Senate's gone and Dubya, like a teenager left with his parent's stash of Oxycodone and whiskey, is running amok and abusing the rules.

The Dems are of course howling in protest. Really, though, no need to get all up in arms. All it takes is the reading of a quaint little document called the Constitution. I realize this document has fallen into disfavor in recent years and is viewed by the Administration as more of a fucking annoyance than anything. But still, some people still believe in it.

Yes, all one must do is read Article II Section 2 paragraph 2:

"and he(the President) shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors......."

Now we know that the No Child Left Behind program sadly does not extend to the White House, but really.... What part of Consent is unclear?

It's right there in the Constitution, which cannot be changed except by amendment. And this hasn't been amended.