Small Scopes

A lame parade float, no matter your political views

News that the Minutemen border patrol organization has been rejected for participation in the Laguna Beach Patriots' Day Parade:

The Minuteman Project, co-founded by Gilchrist, uses volunteer civilians to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border for illegal immigrants. Gilchrist ran unsuccessfully for the 48th congressional district last year and has suggested he may challenge Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for re-election.

The organization proposed a float bearing dancers who would perform a choreographed act with binoculars and folding chairs to imitate border patrollers and another group of actors in Revolutionary War costumes, Gilchrist said Monday during a telephone interview. About 400 civilian volunteers would follow the float on foot, he said.

It brings back memories of Rob Lowe signing with Snow White at the 1989 Academy Awards. Lame.

posted by Tako John @ 6:11 PM