It’s lately become a cottage industry among pundits to suggest ways for the Bush administration to reinvigorate itself. (You know who you are, David Brooks.)

I am not a pundit, though sometimes l play one on this blog.

So here’s one suggestion for how W. can get his presidency back on track: Immediately announce a Justice Department investigation of price-gouging by the oil industry.

Now, it’s possible that in doing so, the president would alienate some of his supporters, but I would enjoy that.

No, wait, let me rephrase.

It’s possible that he would alienate some of his supporters, but that could only be good for the country.

Hold on! Let me try again.

It’s possible that he would alienate some of his supporters, but the vast majority of hard-working Americans would welcome the move.

(There. That’s what I was trying to say.)

It’s also possible that Dick Cheney would keel over of a heart attack the instant such an investigation was announced, but, well, all three of the above.

Just kidding!

Seriously, here’s another suggestion for President Bush: Solicit Dick Cheney’s advice about every idea you have. And then do the exact opposite of what he says. Even if it’s about something important like, oh, war. Or how to talk to the press.