"Squats..." hahaha! [in which I complete today's trifecta of worthless posts]

Meteor Blades of The Next Hurrah says:

[...]George W. Bush still squats in the White House.

[emphasis mine.] The post itself was about gay marriage and is highly recommended. I'm more concerned with the language, though. "Squats." Hahaha. That is awesome.

Let us deconstruct.

via Answers.com

squat (skwŏt)

v., squat·ted, squat·ting, squats.

v.intr.

1. To sit in a crouching position with knees bent and the buttocks on or near the heels.
2. To crouch down, as an animal does.
3. To settle on unoccupied land without legal claim.
4. To occupy a given piece of public land in order to acquire title to it.

v.tr.

1. To put (oneself) into a crouching posture.
2. To occupy as a squatter.

What are the possible meanings of the verb "squat," and how can we apply them to our President?

a) George W. Bush is an illegal "squatter" in the White House. (Think about the stolen 2000 election and the possibly stolen 2004 election.)
b) George W. Bush is an animal. (Think "Chimpy.")
c) George W. Bush is taking a dump in the White House. (OK, this is not in the dictionary, but when examining language we must occasionally delve into the dark realm of "slang." Think about the way in which this administration has taken a metaphorical crap on: the lower and middle classes, the Constitution, the democratic process, etc.)

others?

Anyway, it's fun to think about. I thought it was a good word choice. Thumbs up, guys.

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