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Winning caption by Elaine Hornal:
World peace... and uh, a green economy... and uh, infrastructure jobs... and uh, affordable health care... and uh, education reform... and uh, an economic upturn... and uh, house approval... and uh, senate approval... Did I mention world peace?

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Parents in America who do their jobs!
—Seth Pinyerd

Santa, all jokes set aside; because it is just not funny any more, a lot of people are hurting, from investment frauds, mortgage abuse, give away our tax payer money to businesses that do not have to be accountable sense the beginning of this, so called war in Iraq, which is actually an invasion by the United States, including the lives that have been taken in the name of... democracy; now that is funny, not to mention, the 700 billion dollar bailout? I see the kid looking at his watch and my list is long, I have not started in about Global Warming, but Santa, I believe I do believe in miracles and with hope, prayer and compassion from all,we can survive with our dignity, so Santa, all I want for Christmas is for this administration to pay for their incompetence and derelict of duties to their country and constitutional obligations. It seems that impeachment may be out of the question, but accountability is not. What they have done is criminal. God Bless You Santa, for you have your work cut out for you this year to answer to all those in need.
—Kathy from the South Pole

Santa, I'd like a "Happily ever after," and change. Lots of change.
—Hung

from Obama (I hope): Yes, I am going to have RIck Warren, who equated gay marriage to incest and pedophiliac marriage, at the inauguration because I am going to give everyone a voice. I will ultimately move on the anti-war (which might even include Afghanistan and Pakistan), progressive, grassroots, average champaign contribution of $82, anti-torture (which McCain was also for), closing gitmo, and maybe some other good stuff I mentioned in my agenda. Although I supported FISA, hired a patriot act attorney general, a couple Rubin economic advisors Volcker, Summers and Geithne (even though Greenspan has basically admitted the free market doesn't work), an expert who said Hamas was at fault (without mentioning that Israel too broke international law, way to start diplomacy) my main aim is to restore democracy and end suffering.
—Nick Wheeler, NYC

This little piggy went to the market. That little piggy fleeced the shareholders. These little piggies used their golden parachutes. This little piggy was late and got none. And this little piggy went "me me me me me" all the way to the Federal Reserve. Santa, can you bail out the rest of us with 20 trillion from next years delivery?
—David Wright

Could you arrange for me to use my Blackberry without letting out the Classified Secrets? Please?
—Marilyn S & L

Sorry, Santa; that bailout that my predecessor promised for the toy industry is no longer viable!
—Karl Stuart Kline

obama:first,give me strength and wisdom to crack down terrorist!
—andrei

Hey Santa-I know Barack is new - and he's a big boy but with the problems he's inherited - Christmas will be over...
—Alfred R. Sheppard

What do you mean you shut down the North Pole, and moved all your manufacturing to China?
—Ray Trudell

Santa: "Barack, I just told you thirty minutes ago neither I nor the Elves are capable of fixing the U.S. economy - we are strictly in the toy industry."
—Nick LaDart, 26, Atlanta, GA

Santa, I will need you, all your elves and all those Santa helpers spread around the country to pitch in and help fix this mess.
—Judy Butler

I don't want a WII or ipod, all i want is $700b. I want to help these kids out so bad.
—Hisham

from Obama: Can you give me the same money for health care and education as we did for Wall Street? Can you give me a manual on how to exit from Iraq? Can you create some jobs, just four million? Can you... From the first boy: What is taking so long? From the second boy: I don't have so much time. From the girl: My mommy said she can only buy my antibiotics for Christmas.
—Ilana Slaff Galatan

I would like a "Health Care Bailout", a "Education Bailout", a Social Security Bailout", oh, and a "Middle East Bailout".
—Ron Amoroso

Then I'd like another $10 Trillion for Wall Street & another 2 million soldiers for my armies.
—Tek Jansen

I would like to reduce the trade deficit with China, create 10 million green jobs for the U.S., get the majority of the troops out of Iraq, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, restabilize our financial institutions, fire the big 3 CEOs . . .
—Michael Williams

kid looking at watch, "Wow, if he even gets half of what he wants, that'd be a real miracle!"
—Chris K

Let me run a few more ideas by you for the US economy.
—Mary C. in Cary, NC

Hey Santa, do you think it's too late for a recount - I've been good but......
—Arleen Schindler

Santa, that crybaby that's throwing a tantrum behind me is Ann Coulter - She's been like that ever since the election!
—Karl Stuart Kline

Well - the economy, health care, global waming, quality education, and ending our historical passion for keeping a few people very wealthy by insisting on war as a solution - all things I've been elected to handle - can you just get the Chicago Cubs to win the world series? You see, I do believe in miracles!
—Con Spirrison

If I appoint you as Automotive Czar, can you and the elves show the Big 3 how to run things properly And whistle while you work?
—Laurie Neeno

I want to duck if I get a shu at me like the best presidn't just didly. hehe.
—George W. Bush

And that is why Bush and Cheney should never be taken off the naughty list.
—Rick

Santa, Would you be a part of my Transition Team? Please give everyone a gift of the "Yes We Can!" spirit, as you travel the earth this season. Help all to see that we really can work together in the U.S. to create the country that is truly..."For, Of and By The People"
—Brenda Ruth

Where to start, first a few GOOD regulators, a promising future for Social Security, Medicare, Health care and a solution for the $10+ Trillion debt left by the last administration....any chance you could help me on the economy?
—Michael S

Yes You Can, Santa...
—Don

(young boy looking at his watch) " Geez, I thought the national election was long"
—David

Gosh Santa, what I'd really like for Christmas is that the entire G.W.Bush Administration and its cronies to be brought to justice for their flagrant dissolution of the Constitution and the Rule of Law. Can You do that? Really? Can ya'?
—Robert Ziegler

You realize, of course, that if you give these three children gifts now, they will only be back in another three months for more.
—Ed Howard

Hey Santa I want the abilty to create miracles, I want the to win the hearts of the poor and destitute, and I want to be worshiped for 2000 years, Just like that last guy you replaced whats his face,Jesus.
—Keith Lebbing

Let's see, I want two years to close Guantanamo, some poppy pesticide for the warlords' stockings, a Taliban Anonymous program for the ISI, a bunch of HD screens with more pixels for the Predator Pilots....some obfuscation fairy dust for the HMO-vs-Single-Payer-debate...
—David E, VA

...two years to close Git-mo, some pesticide for the poppies, a Taliban Anonymous program for the ISI, HD screens with more pixels for the Predator Pilots, some obfuscation fairy dust for the HMOs-vs-Single-Payer-debate...
—David E

Santa, do you make over $250,000 a year?
—Todd

one million Afghan corpses, a more covert American hegemony, and clean coal in everyone's stockings
—pal

A large bag of endless unconditional love to everyone and everything on the planet. Christmas Carrole
—Carrole Phillips

He wants so many things. Who does he think he is, the president.
—Darrell Marcy

I want a pair of shoes, umm... that are so heavy, um...that can't be thrown at me after 8 years, no matter how naughty I may be.
—Moji Agha

Kids, just give me a minute this is really important. Santa, I was just elected the 44th President of the United States, and I just can't wait to be Prez! However, the current President (43) has kind of messed things up (a lot!). What I need (like yesterday) is an infusion of cash (say $1.0 Trillion), a health care plan, a sane foreign policy, bring our troops home, turn our economy "green", new "green" jobs for our unemployed, oh and save the planet. Hey, if you can manage it, a hypoallergenic puppy for Sasha and Malia! And for Michelle, well I'll take care of that! Thanks!
—Debbie Lackowitz

Give me wealth to spread around!
—serame mokgakala

All I want for Christmas are more Clinton administration re-treads.
—Barbara Bacon

and a nice big polar bear for our zoo in New York
—Linda Johnson

Can you get 'you know who' out of the white house for christmas?
—E. Bonaparte

Santa, you know what I asked for last December? I need to ask for a few more miracles!
—Rebecca Squires

...and I'd like a bright future and happiness not just for black or white children, not just for male or female children, not just for tall or short children, not just for obese or anorexic children, not just for stable or dysfunctional children, not just for underprivileged or overprivileged children, not just for younger or older children…
—Chris C

Where do I begin to tell you what I want for the country...?!
—Grace Toy

And then, I need...
—gas mel

Santa, I know that those poor Republican kids just don't understand right now, but, with you and I and my team working together, we can 1) stabilize the economy, 2) diversify the US and the world, 3)increase education expectations, 4)improve foreign relations, 5) stop global warming 6) find a cure for AIDS, 7)......
—Kay Kush

First, let me commend you on your use of clean alternative fuel. Second, let's discuss the issue of reindeer poop!
—Deb

Santa, can you deliver all my supporters' wishes within my first term?
—Hao

So how do you deliver to everyone in just 1 nite.
—K Davis

"The snow's comin' down, on our little town, and it's been fallin' all day long. Our road is covered up in a blanket of dreams, and the trees are all boughing to our needs." (Santa is startled to discover Barack immersed in an L.L. Bean delusion of consumerism)
—Grady Lee Howard

"Just keep my name out of this thingie about the selling of MY Senate seat, which, of course, I knew nothing about 'cause I'm all about change!"
—Terry Pinyerd

"... and that leads me to 110, 111, 112 on my list, Santa; change the suit from red to green, fuel the sleigh with corn ethanol bio-fuel, and finally, replace the dirty coal you're leaving in President Bush's stocking with clean energy credits!!!
—Bill Hegerich

All I want is a balanced budget, world peace and an end to global climate change.
—Sharmuse

First, thanks for LAST year's wish! O.K. - Global Warming is hitting you hard and I've got voters wondering how I can end the wars when every member of my cabinet is a Hawk. I'll force Detroit to make only Hybrid & Electric cars and the Oil Co's to stop drilling in ANWAR if you give these cry-babies some PEACE ON EARTH, jobs, education that competes with the developed world, a Health Plan, clean air & water financial security for those who actually pay taxes, accountability for our Trillion $$ bailout, prosecution for those who committed war crimes while in Office, restoration of the Constitution and NO MORE TORTURE. Deal?
—Richard NYC

"By the way, Santa, you live in the North Pole. Can you see Russia from your front porch?"
—Julie

.. and a super-cool, hypoallergenic, housebroken manly puppy ... and a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence China, Pakistan and India" ... and for the Chicago Bulls to make it to the finals ... and Elizabeth Flynn, 45, wefly@hotmail.com, Pennsylvania
—Liz in PA

Kid looking at watch: If his list is any longer, I will be an adult before I get to talk with Santa!
—Mark Pashia

I'd like Peace on earth and good will toward all men... Just Kidding... unless you can actually do it. Oh, and could you give George W. Bush a soul?
—Gregor

I would like a Superman suit and the magic powers that go with it.
—Diane Jones

For the last time, Santa old buddy, taking from the rich and giving to the poor is my job!
—Wendy

So, Santa, Please deliver us a way to put the "demo" back into the minds of the Americans in "Democracy!"
—Virginia Abraham, LPN, CMT

...so I'll have my people get with your people to formulate a plan to use the internet to its'full potential in your field.It worked for me!
—Ilof Musich

Gosh, Santa, I'm glad you asked...
—EmilyJ

And three million jobs,let me list them for you.
—George Corneliussen

and lastly fix the economy, thanks Santa.
—Scott Lawrence

and a talking "Joe-the-plumber" would be awsome!
—Guy G

And finally, I'd like to discuss trade opportunities with you and your elves, without preconditions.
—Dawn Bushman

Ho, Ho, Ho! I want everything for Christmas by fixing our problems! Give me toys!
—Helen

A hypoallergenic puppy and a few trillion dollars, please.
—A.D. Powell

What I really want is a magic wand!
—Kal

What I'd REALLY like is a full set of NOW DVDs for the Presidential Library!
—Karl Stuart Kline

As long as I'm doing a wish list, how's chances of getting George to return the country in as good a shape as he found it?
—Karl Stuart Kline

I'm really sorry about the sinking of your North Pole home and workshop. How about a condo in Hawaii??
—Anonymous

We're in dire straits. I'll take whatever you have. I've been very good!
—Anna Boyle Daniher

...and finally, I'd really really like my old job back. And you don't have to wait until December 25.
—SammyCat

I want an Xbox and ten million new green jobs. Doable?
—Twest

Here are the reasons you should be my new Director of Faith-Based initiatives.
—Dolly M

First, I want a stimulus package that will solve the financial crisis. Failing that, a pony will do.
—Annika






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