Former Washington D.C. mayor Marion Barry was seen rushing back to his old turf yesterday. It seems that Mr. Barry didn’t even bother to finish reading the story about damage to the Washington Monument after he saw the part about a little post-earthquake crack showing up there. – Jerry W

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, an outspoken critic of the Federal Government, is running to be its leader. Makes about as much sense as having Bristol Palin lead an abstinence movement. – Janice Hough

New York City may take a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. Producers of the Spiderman musical anticipate so much water that next week Spidey will be replaced by Aquaman. - Gary Bachman

Sarah Palin looks at Michelle Bachmann and thinks, “There but for long legs and the ability to speak in complete sentences go I.” – Jerry W