hahahaha…well played, sir

Moose:  that pretty much describes any big case in a law firm.  Only difference is that unlike major litigation, if we fail to achieve peace in the Middle East, Mitchell’s associates won’t be blamed for their lack of effort and attention to detail.

@Craig - Really?  Television shows about law firms present an image of young, attractive, hyper-sexual associates that work hard but play even harder and enjoy the fruit of their labors with fine wine, designer suits and silk sheets.  Don’t tell me that the single malt scotches and cigars on the balcony are not a common practice for all firms.

Mitchell was a big-spending hack as a Senator.  Since he didn’t get the Supreme Court appointment he wanted from Clinton, which is plus-plus for the country, we have to endure him meddling hither and yon, botching one situation after another.  AS retired politicians go, Mitchell’s less bad as Jimmy Carter, but only because he’s less ambitious.

It’s at least better than having George Michael doing it.  Mitchell’s a much better “Father Figure.”

“While people in the Middle East will continue to die and institutions will continue to grow unstable, the world will no longer blame the United States for its role in the region”

Since it’s Monday and I’m feeling particularly cynical (and maybe a touch misathropic), I might just take that result, thank you very much…