Who is coming too?

Some of you might have heard that we have an election going on in the USA. This is for both Houses of Congress and is being hard fought between the Democrats and Republicans and a group who call themselves the 'Tea Party' who mostly used the slogan "Off with his head".

Well, less reported but much more hard fought is the election for Homer's traveling companion. You will see the candidates in this photo. It was taken at their last debate. I can give you a brief run-down of each.

From left to right

On the far left, politically and geographically is Finnbar Bear, who hails from the cold North and claims to be a competent pilot. He speaks a language which is all Greek to most people.

Next, also on the left, is a thorn in the side of President Sarkozy of France, Monsewer Rat who came from the sewers of Paris. He thinks we are going to Grease!! Presently he is busy demonstrating with the Rat Brigade.

Next to him is Captain Bear who says that there never has been a trireme or bireme he couldn't handle. He says the Corinth Canal is just a ditch.

Then comes the very old and very wise Porridge. He wants to have a word with the Oracle of Delphi as he thinks he needs a few pointers when it comes to wisdom. Porridge taught Socrates you know, (you also know what happened to him!!).

Next is Roosevelt, his main claim to fame is that he folds up easily and is Homer's most frequent traveling companion.

Lastly, on the right, (wouldn't he be?), is Der Deutsches Rat. He came from Bavaria and is a mad as King Ludwig but he does have a crown on his head and claims some sort of royal lineage.

So far with only two days to go. the polls have the race dead even but campaigning will continue up until the last minute. There may also be write-in candidates, (a certain Penguin is mounting a 'sleeper' campaign).

You will get results, when we know them.