The Country's in the Very Best of Hands

Even NPR is aghast: "The exchange started with Graham stumping Holder with a question one would have thought the attorney general would have been prepared for."

We're trying to imagine the conversation between the Marine Captain who has his weapon pointed at bin Laden's head and the Attorney General respecting what he should do next. Moreover, having listened to Mr. Holder's babble, the Captain would have to reflect on the likelihood of his being indicted for war crimes if he gets it wrong.

Professor Reynolds observes: "What’s really amazing is that Holder doesn’t even have a good bullshit answer prepared. Lame."

But fear not. I'm sure these guys will have much better protocols, guidelines, and structures in place for deciding whether your mom is permitted to have a hip replacement.