In these days of spin control language distortions are such a popular pastime that it is becoming increasingly impossible to separate distortion from reality, which is what the spinmeisters of propaganda and discontent are seeking to achieve.

The interesting documentary film "Bush's Brain" adapted from the book of the same name by veteran Texas political journalists James C. Moore and Wayne Slater is interestingly divided up between those who clearly see through Karl Rove, the film's subject, and those who do not wish to do so.  Many in the latter category have become Rove enablers and sycophants of the most repellent variety.

After watching this revealing film I thought it advisable to look up the word genius in the dictionary to learn its actual definition.  According to the Random House and American Heritage editions genius is defined as a gift for creative and intellectual activity.  The psychological definition is also mentioned involving individuals who score above 140 on a standard IQ test.

Among the Rove admirers who equate his political activities with "genius" an early triumph was discussed extending back to Rove's early days in the College Republicans.