The continued misadventures of "W."

I don't really know what to say about this one, other than "wow." In case you weren't paying attention today, the President gave a press conference this morning. Of course, there were the usual questions on Iraq, the economy, and the upcoming elections. What will most be remembered from today, more than likely, is the following exchange:

THE PRESIDENT:

Yes, Peter. Are you going to ask that question with shades on?

Q I can take them off.

THE PRESIDENT: I'm interested in the shade look, seriously.

Q All right, I'll keep it, then.

THE PRESIDENT: For the viewers, there's no sun. (Laughter.)

Q I guess it depends on your perspective. (Laughter.)

Looks innocent enough. Until I point out one more thing. The reporter is Peter Wallsten, of the Los Angeles Times. Wallsten has a degenerative condition that has left him legally blind, which in no way makes that comment awkward... For those of you so inclined, here's a link to the video.

Granted, the President apparently wasn't aware of the reporter's condition and later issued an apology. That being said, I have to confess that I found it hilarious. In that "I'm going to hell for laughing at this" sort of way. Further proof that only with "W" can this stuff happen...truth really is stranger than fiction sometimes.