McCain - "Send in the Clowns"

fr: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/02/AR2008100203043.html - "Hail mary vs. Cool Barry"

Time for McCain to 'Send in the Clowns'?

Dear Krautcrazy,

Again, reflecting on the new found reason you are exhibiting, again I say kudos on your rehab. May full recovery not be far behind.

In light of Palin's debate performance it's clear that talking points do not a Veep make. There was only one person on stage last night worthy of the challenge. And it was not the one in a skirt.

Hail Mary's for sure, take solace Krautcrazy, McCain's probably not done yet?
Alas, he is probably, at this moment, conjuring a new 4th quarter play. Probably it's something as bold as taking his show to Broadway, for undoubtedly, McCain is now with glass in hand, ruefully humming, occasionally slurring and then belting out a rip-off of Sondheim:


Isn't it rich?
Aren't we a pair?
Me here at the end,
You nothing but flair.
Send in the clowns.

Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who is desperate,
missing his grove.
One who is clueless,
her straight-talk a joke.
Set'em up Joe,
I need a toke.
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.

Just when I'd thought I could win,
You turn out to be,
No better than spin.
Send in the clowns.

Making my entrance with my usual glare,
Sure of my lines,
But no one is there.
All eyes on you,
Empty words and fluff,
Good God what's happened - this is tough.
Don't you love farce?
It's a kick in the arse.

My fault I fear.
Thought you'd do okay.
Sorry, my dear, your no Hillary...
not today.

But where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns.
Don't bother, they're here.

Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer,
Losing my mind this late
In my career?

And where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns.
Well, maybe next year...