The 2004 Election Ends in a Deadlock
Not suprisingly, the 2004 elections ended in another deadlock, with
several states having ballot problems. By mid-December,
the issues were in front of the Supreme Court. But this time, the justices
did not want to be blamed for the result. So, instead of ruling on
the cases, they directed that the election should be decided by a contest.
Specifically, George Bush and John Kerry were to immediately go fishing
for a week in Northern Maine. The one who catches the most fish wins
the Presidency.
Two days later, both candidates and their entourages have settled in, and
the contest begins. The first day Kerry brings in 3 fish, Bush none.
The second day, Kerry brings in 8 fish, Bush none. The third day,
Kerry again brings in 8 fish, and Bush again brings in none.
On the evening of the third day, Karl Rove pulls aside George Bush and
says "I don't know how that S.O.B is doing it, but we all know that those
Democrats are rotten cheaters. So, tomorrow, I want you follow him and
see what tricks he is pulling." George agrees that this is a wise plan.
The next evening, Kerry brings in 10 fish, and Bush brings in none.
Rove again pulls Bush aside and asks "well,did you follow him? What is he
doing?"
Bush answer "You were right, he is cheating! That low life bastard is
cutting holes in the ice."
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