middle america

doesn't know anything about Fitzmas, Valerie Plame, Scooter Libby.

Me: Fitzgerald was great
My mom: I haven't heard anything about that.
Me: 5 minute version of what happened.
My mom (reserving judgment): Uh huh.
Me (desperately): Fitzgerald is Irish, his father was an elevator operator, and he was appointed by Bush.
My mom: See - I don't know why everyone is always criticising poor George.