What is a 'Post Turtle'?

My erudite friend, Michael Kirschenbaum, keeps sending me things that a) crack me up while b) making a lot of sense. Enjoy.

Post Turtle

While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year old Texas rancher whose hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Sarah Palin and her bid to be a heartbeat away from being President.

The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Palin is a post turtle."

Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a post turtle was.

The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle. You know she didn't get up there by herself, she doesn't belong up there, she doesn't know what to do while she is up there, and you just wonder what kind of dumb ass put her up there to begin with."

Is this sexist (or just damned funny)

Since the accusations of sexism began flying about during this political season, I've become acutely aware of how much of a ''man'' I am. In other words, I don't readily see subtle ''sexisms''

I fell asleep before this ran 'live' on Saturday night. Cracks me up. What about you?

Just the facts, please ... finally a measured summary of Sarah Palin's background.

A good friend of mine forwarded this email to me. After scanning it, I checked Snopes .com t o see what, if anything, it could provide. Imagine my surprise when they confirmed that the alledged author did in fact acknowledge and avow writing it.

Another friend asked me the other day why my status said I was incredulous. I was incredulous after watching Mrs. Palin's mocking remarks (my opinion, thank-you) at the Republican convention. But, with this measured summary of her 'background', I can finally and more fully answer her by saying I'm tired of the ''politics of destruction'' and the polarizing effects it is having on our country. I'm tired of wondering if what is said by candidates is true or not. I'm tired of the constant 'spin' by all aspects of the media on all elements of everything. Please, ''just the facts'' ... and let me decide for myself.

Updated: Nice website (FactCheck.org) that actually does what I'm asking for here