A Thousand Points of Lightness

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Published Feb 09 2010 by American Spectator

A Thousand Points of Lightness

Milton Berle was at a party in D.C. once and, making conversation over cocktails, he asked a fellow: 'Have you heard the latest gag about the White House?'

'I beg your pardon,' the man sniffed. 'I happen to work at the White House.'

'That's all right,' Milty reassured him. 'I'll tell it slow.'

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A Thousand Points of Lightness

Obama to visit Australia

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Obama says 'we are going to get the votes' -- but for what?

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