Smash has the story on the latest outburst of Amerikkkan imperialism.

“Bush is wagging the dog,” complained Justin Pritchard, an electrician and union organizer. “He’s trying to distract attention from his dismal poll numbers.”

In Lafayette Park, a college professor was organizing a dozen friends and students to protest the policy. “Bush’s lunar ambitions are nothing less than a return to colonialism,” said Lester Candless, who teaches political science at George Washington University. “The administration assures us that they will form an international coalition to explore the moon, but we all know that is a smokescreen.”

Terrance Resnik, holding a handmade sign that read “Stop U.S. Lunar Imperialism,” agreed with his companion. “Who profits?” asked Resnik, before answering his own question. The corporations, that’s who!”

Until I saw the category heading, without following the link first, I was pretty sure that this was real. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it's really all that far from the truth.