Friday, July 9, 2004

Howard Dean sends belated ''Happy Birthday'' e-card to United States of America

Card features multi-colored birds carrying cakes with the text: "Guess the time flew by... Happy Late Birdie"."I wanted to let America know that I'm still thinking about it, even if the thought has arrived a little late. But it's the thought that counts, right?" Dean posited to reporters.

America celebrated its two hundred twenty-eighth birthday this past July 4th. On that date, the thirteen colonies put forth their declaration of independence from England.

President Bush thanked Howard Dean for his patriotism and birthday spirit, and felt sure that "Howard must have had a very good reason not to send America his birthday wishes on time."