Letterman and my blood pressure

Last night, after watching the debate, the small crowd of people gathered at my house also watched the two David Letterman tirades regarding McCain cancelling his appearance on the Late Show.

I was expecting better.  I'd heard they were hysterically funny, but I was not amused.

What's on those clips?  The short answer: Letterman's sense of self-importance is bruised and he retaliates by linking up McCain with stereotypically feminine pursuits ("facial" "cooking veal piccata" "manicure").

Because, y'know, it's 2008 and "You _____ like a girl" is still a funny thing to say when you're trying to insult somebody.

Sheesh.