THE EARMARK

Bam whack!

I’m sorry, did someone ask for an elder statesman to show up get some shit done?  Because that’s exactly what just happened.

Former President Bill Clinton left North Korea early Wednesday, the state news agency reported, after securing a pardon for two jailed American journalists from the reclusive North Korean president, Kim Jong-il. It was not immediately known whether the journalists were allowed to leave as well.

The official Korean Central News Agency issued a brief dispatch, news agencies reported, saying that Mr. Clinton and his party had left by plane.

Next time you’ve got a problem with a megalomaniacal dictator holding innocent American women hostage, there’s only two guys you need to call: Bill and Clinton.  That’s right.  Sometimes it takes someone with a little more seasoning to do the heavy lifting around here.

So for all you young bucks out there who think you’re pretty hot just because you happen to currently be the president, just remember that old Bubba’s got your back when the going gets tough.  Just pick up the phone, honey.

Alright, international diplomatic crisis averted.  What’s up next for #42 to take care of?

What’s that?  Health care overhaul?

Aw, crap.

Tags: Bill Clinton