No, I Am Not Shitting You

WASHINGTON — Facing criticism that he appeared disengaged from the disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina, President Bush has been looking for opportunities to show his concern. But the White House will take the effort a step further Tuesday, venturing into untested waters by putting the nation's first lady on reality television. Laura Bush will travel to storm-damaged Biloxi, Miss., to film a spot on the feel-good, wish-granting hit "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Mrs. Bush sought to be on the program because she shares the "same principles" that the producers hold, her press secretary said.

Principles that tell us it's a good thing to make people feel good by giving extravagant help to one family, paid for by corporate sponsorship. Maybe Laura will give them a big plasma screen TV!

"In its standard format, the popular ABC series finds hard-pressed but deserving families..." I wish they could send those FEMA checks to just deserving families.