Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for July 03, 2004

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More Fists-Flyin' Justice From Judge Scalia Judge Scalia is snacking on the fruits of his latest hunt, when... Lackey: Judge! Citizens are trying to find out who advised Cheney on energy policy! Scalia: What? Without wasting a moment, the Judge of Action lunges for his faithful Harley! CRASH Scalia: Why, of all the... Who can guess what complex legal theories dart through Judge Scalia's mind as he races to the aid of the Vice President? Scalia: Hey, tree-hugger! If Mr. Cheney says U.S. Energy Policy should be more drilling, deregulation and corporate tax breaks, it's none of your business! BAM Scalia: What makes you think you have the right to find out who advised him? Tree-hugger: The Federal Advisory Committee Act! Scalia: Fine, then I'll have this case tied up in lower courts for a few months! POW Scalia: Punk, executive policy is like sausages! You don't want to know how it's made, and you won't until after the election! Write it up, Thomas. Judge Scalia Sez: Protecting the President from vexatious litigation has been a bedrock conservative principle -- since Jan 2000!