And the Academy Award goes to...

President George Dubya Bush.

He's getting to be one hell of an actor:

Washington marked the 2,000th American fatality of the Iraq war with a moment of silence in the Senate, the reading of the names of the fallen from the House floor, new protests and a solemn vow from President Bush not to "rest or tire until the war on terror is won."

In a speech delivered just hours before the Pentagon announced the death of Staff Sgt. George Alexander Jr., Bush's voice cracked as he acknowledged those who have died in the war. "Each loss of life is heartbreaking" he said. "And the best way to honor the sacrifice of our fallen troops is to complete the mission and lay the foundation of peace by spreading freedom."

And for having the NERVE to take the name of the 2000th American soldier dead in Iraq to spin his message.

Regrettable, indeed. However shall I last until 2008?