I'm humbly proposing that we should define a new measurement unit, the CAzaelabi, defining how big of stooge one is. Like the Farad, or the Tesla, this unit is usually too large for most uses. For example, to be taken in by a pool hustler is aproximately 1 nano CAzaelabi - i.e. you would be one billion times less of a stooge than those who fell for CAzaelabi hook, line and sinker. Being taken in by a Nigerian official looking to transfer 25 Million dollars (US) through your account is approximately 1.25 micro CAzaelabis.
Still, as large as the CAzaelabi unit obviously is, there are indications we may witness kilo CAzaelabis or maybe even mega CAzaelabis in the near future. As experiments have shown, the true reality of how big a stooge one is exponentially increases after the first undeniable revelation and subsequent covering of one's ass that goes on in the aftermath. Note that CAzaelabis are transitive - i.e. how big of a stooge does one have to be to keep believing someone that has been shown to be a stooge. There is some controversy as to whether the transitive CAzaelabi is greater or less than the original quantity of stooge. Most experts believe that relative velocity has a great deal to do with this secondary effect - i.e. how fast one's frame of reference is running towards or away from the whole stinky pile of dung.
The existing English units of stoogeness, the Shemp, is equal to 27.58331002 nano CAzaelabis.
(Stage Right) The Plame grand jury returns its collective judgement. People are indicted.
(Stage Left) Chalabi is exposed as an Iranian double agent. Executive branch officials of the Bush administration are subsequently indicted and convicted.
The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs square off in a World Series.
None of the above will ever happen.
And it will never happen because money corrupts. And because there are far more conventionally ambitious people than there will ever be wise ones.
No doubt. But still, we can at least enjoy the mocking of these apologists for a) treason b) torture c) incompetent occupation planning.
We're still screwed and no doubt they all have golden parachutes.
But I still wouldn't be too sure they'll get away with it. There still are people with honor in our government, millitary and intelligence agencies. We just now have to see whether they really are aligned with the dark side of the force.
There is no gray area they can hide behind anymore.
So how do Chalibi units relate to Lenat units?
Interesting question. Stoogeness is related to bogosity, but I'm not sure of the precise relationship.
"Dude, that was so bogous"
compared with
"Dude, you are such a stooge"
I'd be interested in any suggestions.