Jay Leno, “The Tonight Show”: “The White House announced this week it will not have a new Iraq strategy until after the start of the new year. Apparently, President Bush is hoping that Santa will bring him one.”
Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The California company contracted to build a 700-mile fence to keep out illegal immigrants at the Mexican border was charged with hiring illegal immigrants. That’s like the [Federal Communications Commission] trying to crack down on bad language by hiring Michael Richards.”
Conan O’Brien, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”: “Today at the White House, President Bush signed a deal that would send nuclear fuel to India. When asked about the Indian deal, President Bush said, ‘It’s the least we can do after stealing your land.’”
Comedy writer Jake Novak: “Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was not punished after a brawl at the end of a recent Knicks-Denver Nuggets game. The league realized that keeping him at the helm is punishment enough.”
Comedy writer Alan Ray: “Animator Joe Barbera is dead at 95. The creator of the Flintstones will be paid tribute during the funeral procession. The hearse will be powered by the driver’s feet.”
Courtesy of Ken Rasak and Newsday.com