Why McCain makes no sense

Copied wholecloth from Andrew Sullivan, because it's so important for anyone who cares about sound energy and fiscal policy:

Blake Hounshell passes along this chart. This is how John McCain believes we are going to get back to fiscal sanity. Kinda similar to his unhinged notion that we can get to energy independence by drilling at home. There's nothing wrong with cutting pork and off-shore drilling, done responsibly. But if you think these are actual solutions to America's real fiscal crisis, you really need to find another line of work:

..or retire at the end of this term in 2010, Senator. 75 is a good age, and you've served your country well in the past. Why not quit while you're ahead?

Go enjoy those double condos and that rich heiress you worked so hard for. It's the "American Dream", baby!