Communication at the Cutting Edge

In an attempt to match the “text messaging” method of disclosure for major political announcements, Sen. McCain’s campaign informed the media that his VP choice will be announced via smoke signals. In a prepared statement, Sen. McCain said “I do not get why they call cell phones wireless. Everyone I know who uses those contraptions still has to plug them in before they work. Smoke signals are truly wireless; no plugs in sight.” Campaign aide, Joe Rove, was tasked with implementing this “cutting edge” mode of communication. The problem has been finding someone to generate the correct signals. One signal expert seemed to have a political agenda, because he signaled, “When I am President, I will give the Native Americans all their land back.” Another, with a more comic agenda, generated signals indicating the new VP would be “Estelle Getty.” Sen. McCain said she may be useful in capturing some of the older female voting bloc that had previously opted for Hillary. Apparently, Sen. McCain was unaware that Estelle Getty is now the late Estelle Getty.