A little "Pre-Convention" Humor

First, from This Modern World, Bob Harris writes from the future (July 4, 2007) with a bit of commentary.

here's a couple of snips.....

The story gained further notoriety when bloggers in the state of North Florida found that three days before the election, the Veterans Administration had declared the entire black population of the state as Killed In Action in the 1944 battle of Anzio, even though several hundred Republican votes in the state were apparently cast by manatees. Some activists have argued that manatees, which typically inhabit warm, shallow estuaries, would be unlikely to have reached the appropriate polling places.

snip

The signing statement — Bush’s once-controversial practice of amending and interpreting laws as he signs them, arrogating to himself the traditional roles of both the Congress and Supreme Court — was the 1,745th of Bush’s presidency. Previous signing statements have negated the prohibition of torture, eliminated oversight of Bush’s use of the Patriot Act, and declared “Englesh” the official language of the United States.

And, for your amusement, a couple of pictures (if blogger will cooperate)

Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert learns why it isn't a good

idea to consume 5 double cheeseburgers at lunch time...

food coma sets in.

"See that?

That's why you don't get your implants done

at Walmart!"

Hope to see you all at the convention!