Daschle Channels Steve Martin

NN&V ^ | 2/3/09 | Nuke

[grandpa jones]

Writing at NRO, Byron York poses the key unanswered question regarding the Daschle HHS nomination,

"... why it suddenly occurred to Daschle, in June 2008, that the car and driver he had been provided by a wealthy Democratic donor in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 might count as income and thus be subject to taxes — taxes which Daschle had not paid."

Daschle's answer? "I forgot!" [cue Steve Martin tape].

[grandpa jones]

You can be a millionaire.. and never pay taxes!! You say.. "Steve.. how can I be a millionaire.. and never pay taxes?" First.. get a million dollars. Now.. you say, "Steve.. what do I say to the tax man when he comes to my door and says, 'You.. have never paid taxes'?" Two simple words. Two simple words in the English language: "I forgot!" How many times do we let ourselves get into terrible situations because we don't say "I forgot"?

[Badeye]

Exactly what I’ve been thinking...since Geithner.

[WayneS]

I forgot armed robbery was a crime!!!

[Reaganesque]

I bet Daschle juggles cats too!

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

The other two excuses he could give the MSM (and they’d believe him):

“My baby brother flushed it down the toilet.”

“My dog ate it.”

[McGruff]

Daschle: Sorry, brain fart!

Obama: How did I let myself get tied up with another tool? Michelle!

[beaversmom]

Did he say after that, “WELL EXCUUUUUSE ME!”

[grandpa jones]

Did he say after that, “WELL EXCUUUUUSE ME!”

This looks like a photoshop opportunity. Daschle with Martin's fake arrow through the head...

[paulycy]

Tax Cheat Monkey