The problem with American politics, clearly, is that we don't have enough Vice Presidents. It seems clear to me, at least, that we should follow the excellent example that American corporations set, in the number of Vice Presidents that they employ. It's possible that, during the next presidential campaign cycle, we will see candidates with five or six dozen running mates. For example, Hillary Clinton could become the nominee and then choose 60 Vice President running mates. Al Gore, John Kerry, John Edwards Barack Obama, etc., could all be elected Vice President. We may see President Bush dispatch waves of Vice Presidents to trouble spots around the world. "The Prime Minister of Iraq," he might say, "has asked me to deploy an additional 15,000 Vice Presidents in the Baghdad area, and I've instructed them to pack their bags." The need for Vice Presidents may get so enormous, that we may, in fact, if push comes to shove, have to have a draft (of Vice Presidents). It may be that everyone will become a Vice President eventually: You, me, everyone.

Want a Vice President-free environment? Join me, Rod Smith, Steph Monte and Star Emeritus Mel (Melissa) Nichols this Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00, for a Drink -- but no walk -- at Angles in Adams Morgan. We will hold drinks aloft and debate the real meaning of the title. I mean, Vice President as in President of Vice? Now that's a job that *I'd* like to have.

Visit our blog for periodic updates: http://drinkandwalk.blogspot.com/ And we look forward to seeing you at Angles!

Directions:

We will arrive at Angles around 6:00 p.m., where there is a sparse crowd at that hour, a dollar off all drinks, including a wide selection of beers and fancy drinks, a jukebox that features Joy Division and Louis Jordan and just about everything in-between, before, and after, and empty pool tables, if you want to shoot pool. Angles can be found precisely where Belmont runs into 18th Street, in Adams Morgan, a couple blocks north from the intersection of 18th and U, a couple blocks south from the intersection of 18th and Columbia, next to a Jumbo ("there's a fly on my") Slice, up a short staircase. Look for the sign "Angles" above the window or door. We will be in the front room.