Bill Maher, "Real Time With Bill Maher": "It was in the paper that the number of Iraqis - since the surge began - who are fleeing their homes has, in a word, surged. In fact, there are so many abandoned houses in Baghdad it looks like America's real estate market."
Comedy writer Janice Hough: "Our intelligence agencies are now saying that the Iraqi government is paralyzed. Finally, a sign that we've begun to export American-style democracy."
Comedy writer Patrick Gorse: "There was a hot rumor floating around the Internet earlier this week that Fidel Castro was dead. Or as the rest of the world called it, 'Monday.'"
David Letterman, "Late Night With David Letterman": "Here's a sure sign summer's over: They're putting up Christmas decorations on Fifth Avenue."
Comedy writer Alan Ray: "A report says obesity rates have climbed in 31 states. Researchers can't pinpoint the exact reasons, since most survey respondents couldn't talk with their mouths full."
Maher on rocker Ted Nugent's rant in concert against Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama: "I find this shocking - Ted Nugent still has concerts?"
Comedy writer Pedro Bartes: "Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation. Gonzales said he wanted to spend more time with Karl Rove's family."
