"That's a lot of money even by Massachusetts standards." Super! Mind you I don't think the Feds should be involved in education so this bit all leaves me cold, but this plan action not only has killed my bottle of the Isle of Jura, but it occurs to me it sets up a perfect song for the Kerry Campaign:

" I have a plan, a plan for you, baby.
It's gonna come true, baby.
They think that we're through, but baby,

We'll be swell! We'll be great!
Gonna have the whole world for our date!
Starting here, starting now,
honey, everything's coming up roses!

Clear the decks! Clear the tracks!
You've got nothing to do but pay tax.
Vote for us and take a bow.
Honey, everything's coming up roses!

Now's our inning. We'll stand the truth on its ear!
Set it spinning! Vietnam was just the beginning!
Taxes up! Iraq's a plight!
We talk about plans 'til they're trite!
We'll be swell. We'll be great.
We can tell. Just you wait.
That big summit we talk about is due!
Honey, everything's coming up roses for us and for you!

We can do it, all we need is a hand.
We can do it, if Mama Teresa don't screw it!
Taxes up! Iraq's a plight!
We talk about plans 'til they're trite!
We can tell, wait and see.
There's the bell! Vote for me!
And nothing's gonna stop us 'til we're through!
Honey, everything's coming up summits and little plans!
Everything's coming up tres bon for Jacques Chirac !
Everything's gonna be insourced but globally !
Everyone's coming up roses for us and for you!"