New Chief of Staff, Joshua Bolten, advised aides and staff they could leave now or be fired later. The media took special glee in speculating who is on their way out. The official word was to the changes would be to "refresh and re-energize the team" and by team, they mean Bolten since he'll be left sucking on a pickle all by himself once he clears the room.

We thought Rumsfeld would be on the list, but Bush says he's doing a 'heckuva job, Brownie' so we know he's safe.

Scott McCllellan stopped mid-way through his briefing and utter, "Fuck this place" and went running, arms-flailing, for the door. (Oh, that was only what he was thinking).

The only difference between this administration and the Titanic is that at least the Titanic had a band.