dead news?

I really enjoyed this column, and here's what grabbed me:

In honor of George W. Bush's efforts to stop torture by setting up secret CIA prisons and promote freedom by expanding government surveillance powers, I think we should spend a few days contemplating another great thing this administration has done for the world: it has reinvigorated political satire.

I think my question to the Dub (remember that chupplers?) would have to involve this somehow...but i fear my question going where any q goes that doesn't involve the current taste in his mouth, or how much brush to clear at his ranch; straight into his confused "stay the course" bin.