I propose that we nominate a carbon nanotube as the Presidential candidate for one or both American political parties. They're abundantly qualified. They're slim (1 nanometer in diameter), they have integrity (300 times stronger than steel). They can heal the sick, walk on water, and have no problem with authenticity.
Best of all, they can apply scientific precision to a perennial issue of political campaigning: the indigestion tour of eateries in key districts. Who's got the hottest hot sauce? Nanotubes can tell us.
NANOTUBES IN '08!
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I would vote for nanotube if you think we can stand the increase in intelligence as opposed to the present C-I-C.
Posted by: Ed | May 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM