Scott Ott’s “Scrappl…

Scott Ott’s “ScrappleFace” blog is a place where he posts quick and quite funny news satire items. The main purpose is to editorialize, but in such a way as to give you a good laugh, too, whether or not you agree with him.

His item today, however, is quite astounding. With a wink, he’s suggesting that the speech Bush gave last night from New Orleans was really a rejected draft. However, his version of what Bush should have said is a masterpiece. An excerpt:

“But as reconstruction begins, rest assured that we’re not merely going to re-establish the conditions that led to such deep pockets of poverty in the midst of affluence. We’re not going to continue the enslavement of the poor at the hands of seemingly-benevolent politicians who fail to understand the power of faith, freedom and personal responsibility to build vibrant communities on a foundation of strong families.”

“In the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it’s time to “let freedom ring.” It’s time to let this area of the south rise up and live out the true meaning of our creed.”

Keep reading for a speech I wish I’d heard. Someone draft this guy for President.

(Cross-posted at Stones Cry Out. Comments welcome.)

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