2008 Undead Person of the Year

(This was originally posted on the main site, www.agentrustybones.blogspot.com on January 3, 2009.)

The winner of this prestigious award is...

Vladimir Putin.

As Prime Minister of Russia, Mr. Putin has been the prime force behind the resurgence of Russia from the ashes of the Soviet Union. In 2008 he orchestrated the election of a figurehead president so that he could retain the real power, he helped to trick Georgia into starting a hot war during the Olympics, which Russia quickly won, and is now in the process of changing the Russian constitution to allow him to return to his preferred role as president.

Not bad for a dead guy, right?

William Clay Ford earned a solid second place with his historic perfect season as the Lion's owner...he's positioning himself for a run for next year since he has promoted two of his executives who fought so hard to achieve perfection this year.

Third place goes to Amy Winehouse.

Congrats to all of this years nominees.