Bush dances his way across a wary continent, promising that the empire’s new Afrika Corps means nothing whatsoever, and of course he would never ever introduce US troops and bases in newly vassalized African states, cross his heart and hope to die, stick a needle in his eye. And would you like a piece of yellowcake with your tea? (Thanks to Wes Baker.)

UPDATE from Norman: “Palpatine was evil but he was also a cunning genius who masterminded the downfall of the Republic and rise of the Empire. Cheney is Palpatine, and Bush is Jar Jar Binks.”