If irony slaps Condoleeza Rice in the face, and she doesn't notice . . .

yes, it's still irony. Why even ask the question.

So what kind of irony slapped our Secretary of State in the face, you ask? Try this kind:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071013/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_russia_rice

OK, so let's go over that very first quote again:

"In any country, if you don't have countervailing institutions, the power of any one president is problematic for democratic development."

Uhh . . . I gotta hear it one more time:

"In any country, if you don't have countervailing institutions, the power of any one president is problematic for democratic development."

I believe Ms. Rice said, "In any country," didn't she? "Any" meaning . . . never mind. As clueless as this administration and its water carriers have been on just about every single issue across the board, I would be surprised if Condi did know that her boss actually has the power - and has used the power - to imprison American citizens indefinitely without bringing charges or allowing them access to an attorney. I don't know what . . . oh, what's the point? I'm gonna go bake a cake.