The Sartorial Senator

Blogger's Remorse

A law student in Egypt was sentenced to four years in prison for routinely insulting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on his blog.  I would just like to take this opportunity to mention how handsome Mr. Mubarak looks.  In what is, clearly, some kind of senior picture for his yearbook, Mubarak has chosen the conservative look of a serious leader yet with a slight smile that suggests a gentle lover.  I applaud President Mubarak for not going soft on free speech because, lord knows, once the bloggers start insulting you, the idle water cooler chitchat isn't far behind.  In a related note, A film adaptation of this incident is already in the works.  President Mubarak will, of course, be played by Eugene Levy.

I am Iraq, I am an Island

Tony Blair announced yesterday a timetable for  troop withdrawals from Iraq.  Doing his best to extend a bridge over some pretty troubled waters, Blair spoke with perennial sidekick Art Garfunkel, or as he is known in Britain: Lord Artemus of Garfunkelshire.  Blair looked quite dapper in his suit and tie compared with Garfunkel's always trendy denim on denim.  Garfunkel seemed pleased with Blair's decision to bring 1,500 troops home, stating that he too wished he was "homeward bound."
Blair made a smart choice by wearing Red, White and Blue, reminding us that he still loves America.  Be careful Tony, Don't make us change the name of English Muffins to Freedom Cakes.

Casual Viernes

It seems our friends in South America have recently caught on to the benefits of Casual Friday (or Casual Viernes).  Just look at this picture of Venezuela President Hugo Chávez.  Is he calling President Bush "the devil" or is he teaching a Freshman Geography lesson on South American topography?
And check out former CHiPs star/Current Bolivian President Evo Morales.   He doesn't look like a radical left wing leader, he looks like he is giving a lecture on CSPAN Book Channel.  I remember a time when our political foes made things nice and simple by wearing full military garb.   You knew who the good guys were and who the bad guys were because they all dressed the part.  But now, there is a new breed of radical leader out there, and they apparently shop in the business-casual section of Men's Warehouse.  It's only making matters more confusing that now our leader dresses like this: