In all likelihood, “This Week in the Bush Administration” won’t be a regular feature here. And, thankfully, it doesn’t have the potential for an unlimited run. But a turd blossom hit the fan on Monday, so I figured we ought to take a look.

Monday, August 13th:
-Karl Rove announces he will resign as White House deputy chief of staff, effective September 1st.
-Slate’s John Dickerson publishes an article entitled “Spinner Emeritus: Karl Rove’s Next Job”.
-Prompted by Dickerson’s article, and looking to earn a little spending money before the ‘08 races, Rove decides he might teach for a semester. He searches craigslist for positions.

Tuesday, August 14th
-Rove isn’t the only one ready for a new challenge. The L.A. Times reports a new job responsibility for Alberto Gonzales. Having demonstrated exemplary skills in the termination of employees’ contracts, the Attorney General has been promoted to overseeing the termination of human beings. (Thanks, Patriot Act!)
-Stephen Hawking reads the LA Times story and gives up on finding a Theory of Everything.

Wednesday, August 15th
-Rove answers craigslist ad. After a quick exchange, he accepts the position, which begins on Friday. “Emeritus, my ass” he thinks. “I’ve still got it. Nobody spins like I do.”

Thursday, August 16th
-Tony Snow equivocates.

Friday, August 17th
-Patrons of the Greater DC YMCA are angry that their spin instructor does not have a workout planned for them. What’s more, he appears to be in poor physical condition. They leave the class and demand a refund.
-Rove is left alone in the room to stare at a row of unoccupied cycles. Things just haven’t gone right since those midterms.

One is the loneliest number, Karl.

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