Well, I know this is hardly local but it does affect us locally and you might laugh a bit.

I was just out of the shower and getting dressed for work so we're talking PRE-COFFEE. Then I heard part of "the interview" replayed on NPR's "Morning Edition". What follwed was a very casual question/answer session with George and Laura. It was kind of surreal and it just washed over me. Throughout the day, I check various news sites for, well, news. I'm addicted like that. I suspect a few of us in here are, too.

BUT nothing. This story had some many ways to go. I'm sure it'll show up on late-night talk etc.

So here's a brief portion of the interview:

CURRY: Some Americans believe that they feel they’re carrying the burden because of this economy.

G. BUSH: Yeah, well…

CURRY: They say we’re suffering because of this.

G. BUSH: … I don’t agree with that.

CURRY: You don’t agree with that? It has nothing do with the economy, the war — spending on the war?

G. BUSH: I don’t think so.

I think actually the spending in the war might help with jobs.

CURRY: Oh, yeah?

G. BUSH: Yeah, because we’re buying equipment, and people are working.

I think this economy is down because we built too many houses and the economy’s adjusting.

Anyhoo... ya gotta really hear it or see it. Bush laughs at some strange moments and it's just weird.

I looked on NPR and Youtube and all I've got for ya is this but there's video: http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/18/bush-iraq-economy

Cheers!