How Dare the Rest of the World Challenge Chimpy's Manhood

Off-topic once more, with a nod to reader Demosthenes, here is proof that in order to get the You-nita States of 'Murica to do anything is to challenge the manhood of the Chimp.

President Bush (news - web sites), under pressure over the pace and scale of American aid to Asian tsunami victims, abruptly raised the U.S. contribution to $350 million on Friday, 10 times the amount pledged just two days ago.

The president said the dramatic increase in assistance, which eclipsed a $250 million aid pledge from the World Bank (news - web sites), was based on the initial findings of U.S. assessment teams in hard-hit areas of southeastern and central Asia, and on recommendations from senior officials including Powell.

What a putz.