The New Jesus

"The New Jesus is the guy the boss has just brought in to solve the problems that the slackers and idiots already on the staff cannot handle. Of course sooner or later the New Jesus himself turns into a slacker or idiot, and the search for the next Jesus begins." Now James Fallows says David Petraeus is Bush's new New Jesus. I think that's right. And it's no smear against Petraeus to note that he is, in fact, just a man.

Comments

I can't believe you said that about Jesus.

Posted by Dan | July 17, 2007 2:20 PM

If David Petraeus, Mike Ditka, and Chuck Norris were in a fight, who would win?

Posted by Avi | July 17, 2007 2:39 PM

Does Ditka have gum to throw, or does he come to the fight unarmed?

Posted by Steven Taylor | July 17, 2007 2:54 PM

For Bush and Kristol "Petraeus" is the new "9/11".

Posted by Col Bat Guano | July 17, 2007 2:56 PM

I remember when the Astros brought in Jesus Alou. They thought he would lead them to the championship. It was delusional. They had a great year for a recent expansion team, nearly winning the pennant, but alas, it wans't to be.

Posted by Njorl | July 17, 2007 3:58 PM

He doesn't look a bit like Jesus...

Posted by low-tech cyclist | July 17, 2007 5:38 PM

Being the new Jesus seems like a nice job, but I hear it comes with a pretty weak severance package.

Posted by gleno | July 17, 2007 5:48 PM