It was a long and tiring day for Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Speaker of the House of Representatives.

First, recognizing, as we all do, the crunch gas prices are putting into the American wallet, he went to a gas station and gave a press conference on the issue.


The Speaker discussed ways we can save money on gas, such as using fuel cell vehicles. Then, environmentalist that he is, he got into a fuel cell vehicle. (OK, according to Wonkette, a press aide had to gently prod him along.)

Nonetheless, let's give him credit for practicing what he preaches. Here's Denny, leaving the press conference.


It is good to see the Speaker got into a fuel cell vehicle. They can run over spotted owls just as well as the other car. And they are apparently very good for...



...transporting you a block away to a sidestreet where an SUV sits guzzling to take you another block to your office.

Republicans. If God didn't give 'em to me, I'd have to make 'em up.