Eugene Volokh analyzes yet another Bushism, but before you click the link, maybe try to figure out what's supposed to be either awkward or funny about it:

After all, Europe is America's closest ally.

Um...okay.

Volokh pointed out the sloppiness and stupidity of the Bushism a couple of weeks ago, and Slate ended up pulling it and running a retraction.

Here's hoping that his vigilance might bring an end to what has become a fairly lame and pathetic bit.