Because it's hard work

It's time once again for that constitutionally mandated presidential drinking game and address to Congress. Bush will once again grapple with his greatest enemies: words and syntax. He's targeting congressional earmarks, every congressman's bread and butter. The chances of any significant reduction in earmarks has about a snowball's chance in Baghdad. He's also expected to call for continued patience in Iraq. It should be blessedly brief, clocking in at 42 minutes. Plenty of time to get hammered.