VBVW for March 28, 2008: No One Can Hear You Scream

• The Very Best

James Carville did not apologize for characterizing Bill Richardson as a Judas. “I was quoted accurately and in context, and I was glad to give the quote and I was glad I gave it,” said the perennially sour Carville. Whether or not one agrees with Carville’s biblical blast, it’s outstanding to see a DC-insider stand by his word instead of “misspeaking.”

Bear Stearns chairman James Cayne sold his stake in the company he drove into the ground for $61 million. While that’s a lot of money, his holdings were once worth over a billion dollars. Finally, a CEO has tangible proof as to how crappy his job performance really was.

The crew of space shuttle Endeavour returned to Earth safely after 16 days’ work on the international space station, which included installing Dextre, a $260M Canadian robot. Dextre said it was “amazing to see Earth from way oot there.”

• The Very Worst

A U.S. appeals court struck down a New York bill that would have penalized airlines for not providing basics like water and fresh air when flights are delayed more than three hours. The appellate court determined that sponsors of the law were mistaking airline passengers for humans.

China’s communist government has cracked down on Tibetan protesters by shooting civilians, monks and nuns. We really hope that this is not the way they plan on treating unruly spectators during the Olympics.

The US has been providing munitions to Afghan forces fighting Al Quaeda and the Taliban through a company led by a 22 year old and his vice president, a licensed masseuse. AEY Inc has been giving the Afghanis munitions made in 1966, including obsolete guns and ammo from former Communist stockpiles. AEY’s executives said that if the soldiers don’t want to get jerked around they shouldn’t ask for the rub ‘n tug.