Gallows Humor?

Apparently John Kerry botched a joke about George W. Bush. It has been under-reported that the text of Kerry’s prepared remarks was distributed to the media prior to his misstatement. The text includes the words "end up getting us" before the offending "stuck in Iraq". It clearly shows his remarks were aimed at Bush and not the troops. Bush and the republicans were quick to attack Senator Kerry. Here is the video of Kerry’s remark:

Now I would like you to compare Kerry’s attempt at humor to a different attempt at joke making:

You decide who will be "the last comic standing" on Tuesday, November 7th

UPDATE: David Horsey gets it over at The Seattle PI - (Hat tip to Howie )

UPDATE II: Even the PI Editorial Board gets it: "...Kerry's intended point was obvious. President Bush didn't do his homework before he ordered the invasion. He didn't study the intricacies of Mideast religion, culture, politics and tribalism. He wasn't smart about it and we are stuck in Iraq." They conclude: "Apologies? Sure, from the cut-and-run Democratic candidates who've cancelled appearances with Kerry."

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue