Harriet, Could You Please Come In Here ...

THE PRESIDENT: Karl, I’ve decided to appoint Brownie to the open seat on the Supreme Court. He did a heck of a job in New Orleans. You know I used to go there and get shit faced when I was governor…

ROVE: Mr. President, I’d have to advise you against that.

THE PRESIDENT: What do you mean?

ROVE: That appointment would be harshly criticized.

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, I get you. You mean because we need another woman to replace Sandy O’Connor.

ROVE: Uh … yeah.

THE PRESIDENT: Alright well we know some women Karl. How about Condi, she’s fuckin-A smart. She kicked my ass at scrabble the other night. Hey is “didactic” really a word or was she just fucking with me?

ROVE: Yeah I believe it’s a word. You know she’s not technically a lawyer which while not strictly necessary is sort of customary … plus you already appointed her Secretary of State …

THE PRESIDENT: Damn, that slipped my mind, hey, how’s she doing with that? Oh I’ve got it! What about Jenna or Barbara. They're both college graduates, one of ‘em went to Yale …

ROVE: I don’t think that the Senate …

THE PRESIDENT: Shit Karl, if you’re gonna be a dick about this we’re gonna be here all night. (The President pushes the intercom button on his desk.) Harriet, could you bring in a couple of coffees for me and Karl, we’re gonna be here a while…

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