xmas in washington

WHY are they producing drivel like this (click on Barneycam on the right) instead of running our country? I mean, Laura and the dogs is one thing; cabinet secretaries and Lynne Cheney are another entirely. And the president enjoys his moment in the spotlight waaaaayyyy too much. But isn't it interesting that they wish us a "happy holiday" rather than "merry Christmas"? Chalk one up for Jon Stewart.