We the archosaurs of the United States...

If Huckabee shows up for Science Debate 2008, maybe he should spend a little time at the Academy of Natural Sciences (just a stone's throw away from the Franklin Institute); he might just learn something about paleontology & evolution. Then again, he might be inspired to engage in some revisionist history... [see the middle panel]

[Hat-tip to RedMolly]

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You have insulted my honour! I demand satisfaction! They used platypuses when they were out of face-slapping gloves.