October 14, 2000 --
Most Dopeycrat supporters are celebrating the
impact that VP Candidate Moose's recent appearance has had on the national presidential
campaign. However within the ranks of the party faithful, there are a small number
of dissenters who dream of the days when Presidential Candidate Augie Not-A-Foster spoke
out on the issues instead.Making a return appearance on the Today Show Saturday, Barney
Berthelot (shown on the set at right) spoke eloquently of the need to re-emphasize
Dopeycrat values. Contemplatively licking at his feet, Berthelot acknowledged the
success of da Moose's chip clip ploy, but bemoaned the use of such gimmickry in the
Dopeycrat campaign. When Warren Eckstein posed another question, the
presumptive AmBASSETor to the Canary Islands jumped down and wandered off the set, leaving
Eckstein to interview an empty chair for the remaining two minutes of the segment.
Probably just as well, come to think of it. With ticket leader Augie Not-A-Foster
distracted from the campaign, and the succession of allegations against VP Candidate
Moose, Dopeycrat values are hardly the party's strong suit.