Joe Klein could blame his deficiencies as a journalist on the

fact that his wife, Victoria, is a witch. But we all know that

belief in witches began to go out of fashion in the 18th century.

So, it seems Joe will have to find a more modern excuse, like,

for instance, "I write for Time magazine."

If we still had Superman around to fight the never ending

battle for truth, justice, and the American way, here's what

Joe Klein would be doing right now.

Republican Representative Peter Hoekstra believes

Saddam Hussein had Weapons of Mass Destruction,

that we found them, and that ourintelligence agencies

are hiding these facts from us. He also believes Joe

Klein is a fine journalist.

Priscilla Painton, a Deputy Managing Editor at Time,

is responsible for giving the imprimatur to Joe Klein's

falsifications. Her boss is Richard Stengel, whose

specialty is the 'inculpable noncorrection'.

Would you buy a used car from somebody who looks

like Joe Klein? Beg pardon, but was that a 'No' or a

'Hell No!'?

Joe Klein lists thirteen attributes of a 'left-wing extremist'.

Then he writes, "This is a partial list, off the top of my head."

Perhaps this explains why the top of Joe's head is now missing.

"If you've ever wondered why I revere David Broder, it's his

work ethic--and not just his kindness, civility, judiciousness,

and institutional memory. Don't ask me what 'institutional

memory'means, because, unlike David, I'm way too lazy

to look it up."

Why is it that fake Democrats insist

on wearing such scrofulous beards?

Take Joe Klein, for instance.