So, You Enjoying the Depression?

The United States today removed North Korea from its list of states that sponsor terrorism. This means President Bush can now undertake a history-making visit to North Korea before leaving office. He wants to try that legendary North Korean favorite gourmet dish, chicken-fried dog. They say with the right seasoning it tastes just like squirrel.

Most polls give Obama a slight edge, but the latest Fox News/O'Reilly/Limbaugh poll says the U.S. presidential race is dreadlocked. Uhhh...
- They must mean deadlocked.
- Otherwise, Wednesday's debate may be more interesting than anybody expects.
- In other words, the candidates are tied. Maybe next week they'll be gagged.

A new poll says seven in 10 Americans consider health care a "very important" issue in the presidential election. This should be good news for Barack Obama, who invented health.
- As usual, when asked about health, John McCain said he'd be ready for it on day one.

Sarah Palin denies she has abused her power as Alaska's governor. Palin blamed the liberal media, and claimed she had been too busy watching Russia to abuse anything. (Joe Hickman)