The New York Times shocked the world today with mountains of praise for President Bush. Not George W., but USC’s own Reggie Bush–in an article titled

Tailback U. Is Making a Comeback.

Why is this so shocking? Well, as anyone who reads the N.Y. Times knows–the only thing they do less than speak positively about the G.O.P. is to rave about West Coast athletes.

Here’s to you Reggie, for being so damn good that even the East Coast sportswriters (and the Old Grey Lady) are taking notice.

Ed. Note: It has been brought to our attention that while the Times gave props to Reggie, they had no love for the V for Victory:

Doesn’t it just figure? The old backhanded compliment….an N.Y. Times specialty.

Tailback U. Is Making a Comeback [New York Times]