The Word: Summer of Love

Web logs and MSM are reporting with glee that Senator Larry Craig is looking for Summer interns. And there is much to grin and smirk about.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Idaho Senator Larry Craig is currently seeking intern applications for the summer term, which runs from May to August. The application deadline is March 15, however if more time is needed for the application process, please contact Senator Craig's office for an extension. Craig offers paid internships within the Washington, D.C., office. Preference is given to Idaho applicants attending Idaho schools who are in their junior or senior years of college (including graduating seniors).

'Interns have the chance to be an essential part of a working congressional office,' said Craig. 'They participate in the legislative process as well as ensure that constituent services run smoothly. For those interested in politics, it is an incredible opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our government functions while serving the people of Idaho.'

Interns are paired with staff members based on experience and interests, in order to best utilize their talents...

Office of Senator Larry Craig
ATTN: Internship Program
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-1203
(202) 224-2752

ridicule
Function: noun
Text: the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
Synonyms derision, mockery

Related Words: contempt, disdain, scorn; belittlement, deprecation, disparagement; insult, put-down; laughter, snickering; burlesque, caricature, mimicry, satire

Near Antonyms: applause, approval, commendation, praise

What is interesting about all of this in the season of the war of words, is that not much needs to be said in response to this announcement, except the announcement itself: unadulterated humour.

The other side of this very funny coin is that it's quite sad that once again a self-loathing homosexual-behaving Republican (He's already told us he's not gay) has placed yet another notch on the hypocritical and morally bereft bed board. Very few intelligent people need an explanation of what this is all about. The ignorant will continue to snicker and grin about the whole enchilada.

What is important to remember in this season of polling and political allegiance is that this man is a member of a political persuasion that places much value on dogmatic morality, romanticizes waging war and thrives on divisiveness. real funny.