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"The New 'Improved' Oath of Office for Political Appointees"

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The new wording of the oath of office that Bush appointees at the Justice Department must be using. One thing is for sure, none of the oath taker/breakers ever passed Constitutional Law 101 in law school.

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“THE NEW ‘IMPROVED’ OATH OF OFFICE FOR POLITICAL APPOINTEES”

A New Draft by Attorney Generalissimo Alberto Gonzales


I, (insert name of incompetent hack) , pledge undying personal loyalty to El Jefe, George Armstrong Custer Bush, and do solemnly swear exclusive allegiance to the current Republican Platform of unjustified military aggression, class warfare, greed, religious indoctrination, arrogance, and intolerance for which it stands.

As to the quaint old Constitution, I promise to uphold at least the Second Amendment and whatever specific part gives sole power to the President to rule everyone else without question. I reserve the right however to invoke the Fifth Amendment when I am finally caught shafting the Constitution or a Congressional Page/Intern, whichever comes first. Oh yeah, I also promise to obey some of the Ten Commandments if they do not inconvenience me too much.

I understand that I serve to pleasure the President. I also understand I will be fired if ever my performance at torturing terrorists, traitors, illegal immigrants and Democrats (which are often one and the same) fails to exceed the political aspirations of my boss because firing for lack of political zealotry and poor job performance are hereafter one and the same.

I swear this so help me God, God Jehovah of the Old Testament of course (not that wimpy liberal Jesus of the New Testament). And, except when the FCC can hear me, I will faithfully and fully swear at anyone who disagrees on anything.


[Footnotes from the Federal Human Resources Department to new Republican Appointees regarding oath taking: (1) “When do I get my Medal of Freedom?” should not to be the first question after giving the oath. (2) Once giving the oath, you can no longer lie to Congress until you have cleared the exact wording of the lie with Karl Rove. (3) Be sure to turn in your ethics exemptions cards before accepting bribes. And, (4) interviewing for future lobbyist positions with K Street firms should not take place until after the new office drapes are installed.]

 

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