Take That, Christina

(From The Weekly World News):

A White House source says President Bush has reacted "not unfavorably" to a suggestion from [pop star] Britney [Spears] fans that she be named ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the late Princess Diana made a lot of friends by speaking out passionately against land mines.

"We understand Britney fans when they say their fave star needs greater recognition of her talents, and we also see that she has untapped potential as a global ambassador of goodwill," the source continues.

"We believe her outgoing personality and stunning good looks could help bring peace and prosperity to that troubled region while showing people the advantages of the American way.

The article continues, archly...

"The only thing stopping the president from making the appointment today is that lesbian kiss Britney and Madonna shared on national television last fall. Conservative Republicans weren't too keen on that, particularly those from the religious right.

"But in the final analysis, I believe he's going to make the move, because he knows that if he doesn't do something to please her fans, the Democrats will."

Washington insiders also point out that Bush and Britney share a common bond -- they don't sound all that smart when they talk.

"They both tend to come across as inarticulate when they speak openly and off the cuff, even though both are geniuses when it comes to manipulating the public," says one observer.

Brilliant.