I’m not sure if I’m writing this for informational content or humor, but since both the Associated Press and LA Times are making a big deal about it, I’ll throw it out for a laugh.  Apparently two men, Daniel Cowart (20) and Paul Schlesselman (18) of West Helena, Arkansas (yes, Arkansas) were charged in the US District Court in Nashville and charged with illegal possesion of a sawed-off shotgun (in Arkansas?), conspiracy to rob a gun store, and making threats against a major presidential candidate.  (I guess the charge is different if it’s not a major candidate?)

Without offending anyone, I’m kind of happy that Obama’s campaign declined to comment on this.  After reading Brian Waks being quoted as saying,

“Both individuals stated that they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt,” Weaks said. “Both individuals further stated they knew they would and were willing to die during this attempt.”

I’m still sort of chuckling.  You don’t think this would have been a little odd in any place other than Arkansas?  I hear that they’re questioning Elmo for his role in this plot, too.  Does George W Bush have an alibi here?  Come on guys, you can do better than this, right?

Ranter

Bonus credit to those that get the reference to “yewts.”