Bush To Old People: Drop Dead

I thought this article deserved a New York Post-style headline:

Bush Backs Monday Deadline For Seniors
Millions Have Not Sought Drug Benefit

President Bush insisted yesterday that the May 15 deadline for picking a Medicare prescription drug plan will stand, even as key Republican lawmakers suggested they may take action retroactively to protect people who miss the Monday cutoff.

Speaking yesterday at a retirement community in Sun City Center, Fla., Bush urged eligible seniors to act quickly. "Deadlines are important," he said. "Deadlines help people understand there's finality, and people need to get after it, you know?"

"Deadlines are important," he said. "Deadlines help people understand there's finality, and people need to get after it, you know?"

Translation: I just don't give a shit about anybody but myself. What's their problem? Whatever. Where's mah bike?