[Tarantulas]

I thought the guy sitting next to him looked familiar. :)

Click to see the speech (5 minutes, 42 seconds long)

[yarddog]

I would suggest everyone read Pericles funeral oration. It was given at the funeral of Athenian soldiers killed in battle.

I have read that it is considered the greatest speech ever.

[stylin19a]

for later

[Verginius Rufus]

I don't know if it is clear in the video but Sgt. Popaditch wears an eye patch. I assume that is because of an injury in the service. I heard him speak in person several years ago.

This is not his first run for Congress--I don't know if his chances have improved because of redistricting or not.