With Friends Like These

The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) has bestowed a "Friend of the Farmer Award" on the Big Lug Nut.

I have no doubt it's because the boy likes to eat.

I bet he's single-handedly kept several farms solvent and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Everything I need to know about the Iowa Farmers Union can be summed up in these headlines --

Iowa Farmers Union Embraces Edwards

Probably told him, "You're so hot".

Speaking of hot --

Greenpeace, Iowa Farmers Union, United Steelworkers, Des Moines Mayor, and Interfaith Power and Light tell Iowa Delegation: Global Warming Stops Here!

In addition, the Governor didn't bother getting dressed up to receive the award.

Lastly, the Marshalltown Times-Republican (who ran the picture and IFU story) has the scoop of the year when they state -- Though some polls may indicate Branstad has a lead on Culver

SOME POLLS?