No, it's not funny...well, maybe a little

[sigma7]

While I think Bob Novak has more than earned his share of ire and spite for his columns and complicity in outing undercover agents, I'm still saddened by the news of his recent diagnosis and grim prognosis. (Sorry, I wish I was better at being bitter, but I have my weak spots.)

That said, the AP story detailing his retirement is missing one critical word. See if you can find it below or click here for the whole story. Hint: last paragraph.

Conservative political commentator Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site Monday that Novak's prognosis is "dire.''

The 77-year-old Novak told the paper that the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy but details are being worked out with doctors this week.

Novak has been a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times for decades. He announced late last month he has a brain. The revelation came less than a week after he struck a pedestrian with his Corvette and drove away.

Comments

[dvandom.livejournal.com]

And the announcement came as a surprise to all who knew him.

[jateke.livejournal.com]

So, now can he while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers? Consultin' with the rain?

I'm sorry, it's pretty funny.

[beeform]

LOL! My first thought exactly! :-)

[patchsassy.livejournal.com]

If I only had a brain....I've caught so many mistakes in AP copy it's not even funny.

[dawnmipb.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

I believe they call that a "Freudian slip."

Or even an intentional one.

*giggles*

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

*SPORFLE*

Ohh, I shouldn't laugh, but that really is funny.

Has he done any... straw man arguments lately?

[bishop282.livejournal.com]

Not surprising coming from the Associated (with terrorists) Press. What's surprising is that those guys have any credibility left. Of course they did get the word conservative in the first paragraph. No need to play Guess The Party this time.

[beagle1971.livejournal.com]

Lighten up, Francis.