Wider Angle: State of the Union Drinking Game

This year's State of the Union Drinking Game comes to us from the lovely and talented boozehound Rachel Maddow.

Here's when to drink. It should dull the rage.

If a TV commentator mentions Nancy Pelosi’s outfit or hairstyle – drink once.

If a TV commentator mentions Dick Cheney’s or George W. Bush’s outfit or hairstyle – drink twice.

Standing ovation by both Democrats and Republicans – drink once.

Standing ovation by only Republicans – drink twice.

Standing ovation by only Democrats, yell “It’s a trick! It’s a trick! Don’t believe him!” and drink half of what’s in your glass.

If the president is caught on camera kissing any member of Congress – drink once.

If the person he’s caught kissing is Joe Lieberman again, gargle your drink and try to make yourself barf a little.

Any mention of Saddam Hussein – drink once.

Any mention of the president of Iran – drink once.

If the president actually tries to pronounce the name of the president of Iran – drink twice.

Announcement of a troop increase for Afghanistan – drink twice.

Mention by name of any American killed or wounded in Iraq - drink once, and make an online donation to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Any mention of ethanol – drink once.

Any mention of “clean coal” – drink once.

Any reference to the 72 American miners killed on the job last year – drink twice.

A presidential shout-out to Michael J. Fox – drink once.

Any mention of “compassion” – drink once.

Any obscure Biblical reference – drink once.

Any mention of New Orleans – drink once, and think about making plans to visit New Orleans sometime in the next six months.

Good luck, see you on the other side.