Marion Barry for Drug Czar

You just gotta love James Taranto. The author of Best of the Web Today has come up with a novel suggestion for PBO's cabinet.

While discussing Tax Cheat Daschle and Tax Fraud Geithner, Taranto points out that Obama has a vacancy for the Drug Czar position, and mentions Barry.

Barry was once the mayor of DC. His conviction for not paying federal or local taxes from 1999 through 2004, along with the video of him smoking crack, helped make him available for his current job as DC council member. Those jokers in DC will accept anything, won't they?

In the three years since he has been on probation for tax evasion, Barry has failed to pay taxes twice. Prosecutors are trying to get his probation revoked. I would ask the question, what the heck happened in 2006? That's the only year Barry has filed taxes since 1999.

Back on topic. Taranto thinks Barry might be angling for the Drug Czar position. I personally think it's a perfect fit for the Ocabinet.

Too bad Charles Manson was not available to be nominated for Attorney General.

How 'bout that ethical cabinet full of superstars and brain power?