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Show Wednesday, April 23,2008 Views&OpinJOn Page 19 T Laughs: Politics can be funny [Icontinued from page 18 clowns raised their hands. Actually, four. But McCain just had to use the potty. ... McCain said he not only believes in evolution, he remembers it." - Bill Maher "John Edwards apologized for his $400 haircut. He said it was a mistake ... especially in the back, where they didn't feather enough." - Jay Leno "Democrats do have an historic race going. Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama. Normally, when you see a black man or a woman president, an asteroid is about to hit the Statue of Liberty." - Jon Stewart "According to a new poll, Barack Obama has a 24-point lead over Hillary Clinton in North Carolina. Obama is doing particularly well with one important demographic: voters." - Amy Poehler "McCain came out this week with a list of 20 possible running mates. He would not reveal the names of all of them, but he said they all share certain traits, like knowing CPR. He said he wants someone who is ready take over on day two." - Bill Maher "John Kerry has announced that he will not be running for president in 2008. So that means the Democrats are just going to have to find another way to blow the election." - David Letterman "You know that since George Bush has become president, gas has basically tripled in price. Now, Bush is an oil man. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just saying that if we had elected Colonel Sanders president, and the price of chicken had tripled, I'd be a little suspicious." - Bill Maher "John McCain is now crisscrossing the United States campaigning. Or, as they're calling it, Antiques Roadshow." - Jay Leno "Mitt Romney, who is a Mormon, is reeling from reports that his great-grandfather had five wives and at least one of his great-great-grandfathers had 12 ... The word 'polygamy,' of course, comes from the Greek 'poly/ meaning multiple and 'gamy,' meaning reasons not to vote for Mitt Romney." - Stephen Colbert "In a speech to union leaders yesterday, Hillary Clinton compared herself to Rocky Balboa and I think she's right on with that comparison because people seem to forget - Rocky lost to a good-looking black guy." - Jimmy Kimmel Well there you go: my last article. I hope you had a few bipartisan laughs, because we can all afford to laugh amidst the hectic close of the semester. Indeed, our sanity may depend on it. Thanks for reading. It's been a pleasure writing this column. Good luck with finals and have a great summer, everyone. Hey Cinderella . . . slip into platinum! Jon Adams is a junior majoring in political science. Comments and questions can be sent to him at jonadams® cc.usu.edu. Lead: Build on our fathers' legacy [Icontinued from page 18 a legacy for those who will follow. We can keep the torch of freedom alive. It is my hope that we can all have a greater appreciation for this nation and the principles upon which it was founded. The founders understood that they were laying the groundwork for a nation that would benefit their posterity, as well as all of mankind. It now falls upon us to make that vision a reality. It is up to us to hold that flame of freedom high for all to see. We owe this to our fathers and children, as well as our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Co/6y Lyons is a senior majoring in law and constitutional studies. Comments can be sent to c.lyons@aggiemail. usu.edu. Good luck with finals, and have a great summer. Store Hours: Where Utah Gets Engaged! Monday - Saturday !0;00-7:00 141 North Main •752-7149 The- Vfad Sta+e^vian \$ loofcin*. for fale-n+eJ c^hmnk+S for negtf r. If HOI/ ffiinfe: MOV have- wdat i t -bfcc^, trmff. five writing. * ' " and -talk fo +h* c^ifor in T S ^ 1<95: CfDTD MEET YOU Come here my creamy, cold and delicious new best friend. You're my affordable, anytime perk-me-up. Prices nnd participation may vary. www.setieedham.com Mlddl, ojthe btsnk at iht tign of rhf tl-xi |