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Thursday, September 30. 2004

My Evening with Mark Russell

Wednesday night I had the great fun of taking my friend Michael to see Mark Russell tape his latest political comedy show (not to be confused with the next night's debates, which are their own form of comedy). He performed live here in Des Moines, at the beautifully restored Hoyt Sherman Place Theater.

Russell was smart, witty and took no political prisoners, as it were. Dan Rather got a particularly hard beating, as that was the freshest news: From now on, "60 minutes" will only broadcast thoroughly factual and completely researched stories. The program will be changed to "30 Minutes."
But all the political hopefuls (and their entourages) got some time: If Kerry loses, the Democrats will have allowed the Republicans to keep sole possession of the White House, the Supreme Court, the Senate, the House, the flag and Christianity.

Dick Cheney is taking his usual high road with the subtle implication: "Vote for Bush or we all die."

The debate between Edwards and Cheney will look like two of the seven dwarves - Happy and Grumpy.

How about a debate between the Bush daughters and the Kerry daughters. Jenna could bring the beer.

Teresa Heinz Kerry is two things I admire: tough and sophisticated. Which means she can tell you to 'Shove it!' in seven languages.
The show will be broadcast on Iowa Public Television (celebrating its 35th anniversary) this Sunday night and also next week. Check your local listings.

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An Electoral Question

So Nader's off the ballot in Ohio (and Oregon, I believe). So...shouldn't every state that DOES have him on their ballot go back to his petitions and make sure there aren't any dirty tricks? Do you think they only used them in Ohio?!

Link is to my brother's blog. More info from there.

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A Little Political Humor

In this rather grim election season, a little voting fun. Click on Vote, then try to vote for Kerry-Edwards...

Thanks to Dan for the link.

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