Why didn't American journalists think of this sooner?

• Bush: "I don't know what the guy said, but I saw his sole"
• Modesto Bee: "I couldn't believe he had time to get a second one off."
• Politico: Bush ducks shoe, but female press secretary gets whacked in face with microphone during ensuing melee

Even though it’s unnecessary now that so many persuasive voices have railed against plans to rescue the crippled U.S. auto industry, I’m jumping on the “no bailout” pile. My hatred of domestic cars has always been intense, and I enjoy stomping once bloated adversaries while they’re on their knees begging.