SO an imaginary playmate national leader bumps off an imaginary animal, using imaginary weapons, causing untold grief to other imaginary animals. Sympathy cards from Bambi ("I feel your pain") and Mickey Mouse ("Stay true to your dream, Rocky!") and many other denizens of Wonderland flood in. President Bush suggests a day of mourning, but is hushed by Karl Rove in a late-night phone conversation. President-elect Obama continues to concentrate on real issues.



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