Here's a nightmare scenario for various people who think they're probably going to take the Senate:

* Bush appoints Joe Lieberman as Defense Secretary.

* Connecticut's Republican governor, M. Jodi Rell, then appoints a replacement in the Senate.

* The replacement is Ned Lamont. Kidding! The replacement is GOP loser Alan Schlesinger.

You're welcome, paranoid freaks.

UPDATE, NEVER MIND: Bob Gates from the Baker-Hamilton Cut 'n Run Group becomes Defense Secretary. So, hello Syria and Iran!