William Donaldson is stepping down from his post as head of the SEC, to be replaced with pro-business shill Rep. Christopher Cox. The comments at the Carpetbagger Report had this gem of a press release:
WASHINGTON– In a statement delivered today from the White House Press Room, President Bush announced his choice to head the Department of the Henhouse, Hungry Fox.
“Mr. Fox carries from his current position as bird nest guardian an understanding that protecting the Henhouse requires constant vigilance and dedication. He’s even said that once he’s installed as Secretary, he’ll lock the henhouse from the inside to ensure that no outside forces can harm the hens.”
Though his nomination was widely expected, Mr. Fox is viewed by many Democrats as a controversial choice because of the record amassed in his previous position in the Bush administration, guardian of bird nests.
“Outside forces aren’t my concern. He ate every bird and egg in the tree,” complained Aesop Fabler, ranking Democrat on the Avian Affairs Subcommittee. “I have no idea why the President would want to put Mr. Fox in charge of the Henhouse.”
“Mr. Fox is the world’s foremost expert on market-based bird management solutions,” replied Rich Bluesuit, Chairman of the Avian Affairs Subcommittee. “Sure, his personal style has been known to ruffle a few feathers, but on several occasions I’ve personally seen him go out on a limb for a fledgling, carefully cradling it in his mouth until he can release it in his own briar patch. At least, that’s what he says he does with them, and I refuse to hound the man about it.”
Mr. Fox, who is being treated for food poisoning from sour grapes and could not be reached for comment, is expected to be confirmed.
The Carpetbagger’s analysis is pretty good, too, so be sure to scroll up and read it. (pratkike at Liberals Against Terrorism raises a good point, too)
Just to follow up on my post a couple of days ago, when I attack anti-corporate populism rampant on the left right now, I’m not arguing against government regulation or for a particular pro-business stance. To the contrary. What I’m arguing against is a quasi-socialism that isn’t, you know, actually socialist or even Third Way, but rather seemingly takes its political and economic ideas wholesale from Frank Capra movies. Just because Central Casting has sent us a few fat cats our way doesn’t validate that.
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