New US Attorney General versus a baked potato

By at 12:03 am Monday, Jan 10

The ever-hilarious Fafblog today compares the US's new Attorney General, torture advocate Alberto Gonzales, to a baked potato. The results may surprise you!
Hello there an welcome to another edition of Alberto Gonzales Versus A Baked Potato! Today we'll rate the president's nominee for attorney general against a plump oven-hot starchy vegetable.

BACKSTORY
Alberto Gonzales: Risen from humble roots, member of oppressed minority
Baked potato: member of the Solanaceae family
Advantage: GONZALES

EVIL
Alberto Gonzales: No longer pro-torture! Still pro-omnipotent executive branch.
Baked potato: Product of the corrupt agribusiness industry
Advantage: POTATO

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