Now that GWB and the GOP are on their way out of power, here's a little quiz about the last eight years and the next four years.

A. What would Dubya likely say about his eight year reign?

1. It's been a lot of hard work.

2. It's been unbelievable.

3. I couldn't have done it without your help.

4. I'm the best there ever was and the best there'll ever be.

B. What would Cheney likely say about his eight years as vice president?

1. Don't blame me for what went wrong.

2. I've been totally unappreciated.

3. I never went out of my way for Halliburton.

4. I've never been anything but a straight shooter throughout.

C. What would the rest of the GOP likely say about their eight years under Dubya?

1. The man was smart as a whip and whatever he wanted we'd give it to him.

2. There never was a man we admired and respected more.

3. He's the most underrated president in the history of the world and beyond.

4. His decision-making at times was indeed questionable.

D. Now that Obama will be in for at least four years, what will be his likely first objective?

1. Take down all the pictures and paintings in the White House of Bush and Cheney.

2. Get rid of their foot stools and lounge chairs.

3. Say good-bye to Halliburton.

4. To right the present sinking Ship of State.

E. What will Obama say to the GOP still in office?

1. OK guys, the party's over.

2. Can't we all just get along?

3. We've got work to do.

4. Let's put all our cards on the table guys and tell it like it is.

F. What would John Q. Public most likely say about the last eight years?

1. Please, I'd like to forget.

2. It's been wonderful, marvelous.

3. It's been like a bad dream.

4. No comment.

G. How do you foresee the next four years?

1. A lot of digging out from Dubya's mess-ups.

2. A lot better with Dubya out.

3. Special interests taking a beating.

4. Like going from hell to heaven.

H. Will Obama be reelected?

1. Time will tell.

2. I think so.

3. Maybe, maybe not.

4. He'll be a shoo-in.

ANSWERS: A, all; B, all; C, 4; D, 4; E, 3; F, 3; G, all; H, 1.

Murray Lynch

Auburn