Apparently Barbara Boxer wasn't the most compelling of Senate Dems during yesterday's marathon debate on Ms. Rice's confirmation. Dana Milbank reports that

As Boxer spoke, the floor was empty of all lawmakers but [Senator George] Allen [R-VA], who was playing with his BlackBerry.

See, it's not just us commoners who hate the Crackberry, they're even used in disrespectful situations among and against fellow politicos! It's only fair, I suppose.