A Measure of Success

George W. Bush’s polling numbers remain positive in one area: the War on Terror. Naturally, in this year’s elections, Republicans are running on this one great strength. How do you measure the Bush administration’s success against al Qaeda? Here’s one way:

Foot-long beard

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, Gary Weddle followed the news so closely he forgot to shave. After a week he decided not to shave until Osama bin Laden was caught or killed.

If he’s not careful, Mr. Weddle might get rounded up by the Bush administration and shipped off somewhere for torture.