Posted by
Doc Steech on Sunday, April 06, 2008 3:12:33 PM
OK, so the title is a bit cheesy, but remember I am not a great caption kind of guy. But the upcoming Democratic convention in Denver promises to be one for the history books. The Democratic National Committee, by their own doing in punishing the states of Florida and Michigan for moving up their primary elections against the wishes of the DNC and not seating their delegates, has created the spectre of an upcoming bruhaha not seen in perhaps a century or more. Rather than the typical celebratory crowning of the presumptive nominee at the modern day convention, this one more closely resembles a WWF cage match, or perhaps harkens back to the days of "the Thrilla in Manilla," where a flamboyant and bombastic Muhammad Ali faced a fierce and relentless Smokin' Joe Frazier in a heavyweight boxing match in 1975.
There seems to be no way that Barack Obama, who leads in the delegate count and the popular vote as of this writing, can garner enough delegates on the first ballot without those unseated Florida and Michigan delegates weighing in. On the other hand, the much anticipated skullduggery and shennanigans that Hillary Clinton (and her miscreant hubby) are famous for have yet to surface, and the convention may end up in a Mexican stand off after all the shootin' is over.
Accordingly, there is speculation that after a few rounds of ballots, the delegates by custom will be allowed to cast their votes for the candidate of their own choosing, regardless of whether that chosen candidate has declared or not.
Enter stage left, the former Vice President of the United States of America, recent Nobel Prize winning Albert V. Gore, Junior. If neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama can break the stalemate on the convention ballots, then who would these seated delegates vote for to break open the log jam? Arguably, Albert "Big Al" Gore, Jr. has vastly more experience in White House operations than either of the current candidates. He is vastly popular with the Democratic base, and in particular with the Greenies. Can Big Al possibly pull this off?
Stand by for "the Thrilla in Denverilla," folks.
A word of caution, however, about this particular scene playing out in the real world. Using a boxing metaphor, Doc has predicted a political outcome in the past perhaps a year or so ago (
http://drsteech.blogtownhall.com/2007/02/01/obama_more_like_bonecrusher_smith_than_abe.thtml) in which I prognosticated that both Hillary Clinton and John Edwards would mop the floor in the primaries with a political piker of the likes of Barack Obama, who more closely resembled the perennial patsy James "Bonecrusher" Smith than a serious contender. Boy, did I miss that call, and I am hoping that I miss the call again on this scary eventuality.
Lots of good caption entries for the cartoon above made this round tough to call, but I was up to the challenge:
Gold entry was easy: "The debate is over!!!" from Sgt Relic of "Not-so-Friendly Fire." Sarge is the first back-to-back gold medal repeat winner, congrats to Sarge on this apt, short and funny line. Big Al said it, he meant it, and I like the way it looks in the bubble.
Silver: Sarge strikes again with "I am the greatest!!" Of course, Muhammad Ali was famous for this line, but Big Al probably will try to take credit for it anyway. As usual, it's apt, short and I like it. 'Nuff said.
Bronze: "Huh, who knew bean burritos could be so deadly?" A cute little tidbit from perennial medal round contender 1maschrom, who knows that Doc is a softie when it comes to poop jokes on occasion. I think this immature yet clever submittal needs no further explanation.
All others tied for fourth, just what are the odds of that ever happening again? Thanks for the many clever submittals, this post was as usual a lot of fun for me, and apparently some of you guys as well.