Pelosi's Coronation
Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California and Speaker of the House, contends she is "the most powerful woman in America." Yes, she actually made that statement at one of her inauguration "teas."

I have always loved watching Democrats as they try to remain "one of us."

Bill Clinton's Wife, Hillary
Hillary Clinton, the presumed Democrat candidate for president, must be turning this way and that in disbelief as she watches Nancy take over the mantle of most powerful. After all, this is Hillary's handle--being the most powerful woman in America (don't forget smartest) , isn't it?

I predict there will be infighting the likes of which we've not seen in decades. Remember, the Democrats have no agreed-upon policies. Their differences are so huge, so radical, there's little chance of coming together. The past will reveal the future: they are biting off more than they are allotted, a tendency to think they''ve been handed more than they actually were given, e.g., George McGovern.They love power and like hungry hyennas, are sniping at each other over the carcass. (Someone take Cindy Sheehan aside have a word, will ya? She's upsetting Nancy when she ruins the Dems' new conferences.)

I'm thrilled to see the Dem's self-conscious display of "taking back the people's house." You know, the kids, the grandchildren, Richard Gere and Tony Bennett in the gallery lends the Dems that gravitasse they consider so very important. If Gerald Ford hadn't had the bad manners to die, her four-day inauguration would have been the lead on every news outlet.

Speaking of bad manners, where were all the Democrats during President Ford's funeral? At one of Pelosi's celebration parties, you say? Tacky...and arrogant.

Meanwhile...
If Nancy can handle the bitterness of the Dems she has screwed so far, this might be a good season for the old gal. However, pols have long memories and when given the opportunity, many of the most bitter will find a way, any way, to get back in power, and get Nancy out. I wish them luck on that.

Nancy is said to have a index card file of those who owe her, and of those whom she owes, a practice she learned at her Baltimore mayor-father's knee (when Baltimore was at its most corrupt). Nancy isn't your grandfather's grandma. She is one tough machine-style political broad.

Today, speaker of the house; tomorrow, vp or president? I may be barking up the wrong tree, but my hunch is she likes this limelight-- a lot. Recently exiled Queen Hillary may want to think of ways to curtail Nancy's excitement.

Ah, shucks, Nancy, go ahead and say it. You're not only are the most powerful woman in America. You've conquered the world!

Thanks for the read.