Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

Ha! I could hardly read your story because the big mouth was sooooo distracting!! I thought your story was humorous but I didn't find the punch for the April Fools joke unless it was the tape. I still think you did a great job with a funny story. Carole

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Allison78

Excellent

Considering the times I think this would be a great April fools joke! Very interesting and cleverly written. Wonderful job!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

thanks for reviewing

Comment from elliejean

Excellent

I love the picture. I love the story. I would vote for Humble Howard, just because I wouldn't have to hear him on TV and radio for a year before elections. Great work.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reading

Comment from Crackerberries

Excellent

Yup I like it...too bad you couldn't send a copy to all of the politicians out there and have them take note. This was very comical.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from gramalot8

Excellent

LOL.... I think many a politician today could stand to have that roll of duct tape used, and be closed captioned for sure. Good, witty writing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I want to help in the hoisting! What a romp!! I relished your satire of what of is actually going on before our very eyes. The acronym "honest open and willing" is choice, along with your "Closed Caption" spoof. ROTFLMBO (I substitute "B" for the British "bum," or I suppose it could be American "buns" in lieu of the "A"). ;O -Joan

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing. This exercise was a hoot to write.

reply by Joan E. on 29-Mar-2012

Cool! I forgot to wish you the best in the April Fool contest--this one has to be in the winning column! Cheers- Joan

reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

thanks again

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Love your description of who Howard represents LOL
Love the description and name of the TV host Edgar Expose
Humble Howard, who refused - add that comma
participate in the heated exchange, - add that comma
duct tape, which he - add comma
What effective and witty political satire, Dallas :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks loads. Do you teach a class on (comma's) just joking.

reply by adewpearl on 29-Mar-2012

Actually, I do. The class is on grammar tips and SPAG issues :-)

reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

That is good to know.If I can't get my act together and focus, I just might see you there.

Comment from kchitti

Excellent

I'd recommend off-setting the nickname "let's stir some shit" either with quotes or perhaps with parens like you did the name of the home invasion show.

nicely creative, ha, except I can almost see this as a REAL story if our political climate continues to erode and polarize here in the US. ;-) best of luck in the contest and whatever ya do, keep voting!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks, tried advanced editor and used italics.

Comment from ennahanid

Excellent

I found this very tongue in cheek and refreshingly funny and I am still grinning. You could not of found a better picture, unless a roll of duct tape perhaps LOL

Thank you for entertaining me tonight

Dinah

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

who aren't exactly sure just what they want, but know precisely what they don't want. <<<< That's me! Howard has my vote! Superb!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for reviewing.