BE QUIET, BUBBA.  JUST BE QUIET – AT 9:57 A.M. ET:  Former President Clinton, who's become increasingly foolish recently, now seems to have a big problem with American democracy:

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton says he worries that the world perceives an America too immersed in its own internal political squabbles.

You know, all this election stuff.  They don't do it in the really chic places, like Saudi Arabia.

Clinton tells NBC that's one reason he likes the image of working with former President George W. Bush to lead fundraising efforts for earthquake-stricken Haiti.

Well, then, we'll just have to have more earthquakes.  We must keep the guy busy.

In an interview with Bush's daughter Jenna, broadcast on Monday's ''Today'' show, Clinton said high-decibel political fights at home are a turnoff for many in the world. He says, ''People are just sick of all of us fighting all the time. It's a reminder that there are some things that are just beyond politics.''

Yeah, bubba, but the problem is this:  In a lot of those countries you like, everything is beyond politics.  You're showing your sixties mentality again.

Clinton also said he's hopeful that Haiti can recover from the tragedy and be a stronger, more cohesive society.

Brilliant concept.  Stronger.  More cohesive.  I never would have thought of that. 

Recently, we've caught Clinton again trying to link the tea party movement with the threat of domestic terrorism.  And he's lecturing us on high-decibel political fights? 

Look, when you've got Hillary at home, who needs more combative voices?  Right?

April 19, 2010