Since the occasion of this liberal joke is so wonderful, I shall pass it along. Why was Saddam checked for lice and tongue-depressed? Because, unlike us, he gets free medical care.

Thanks to my friend Danny Saltiel, proprietor of Danal Restaurant, 90 E. 10 St. in Manhattan. It is an excellent restaurant and he is a charming host. Any Cornerites who confirm my opinion please tell him who sent you.