How The Schmirk Stole Nanotechnology

Via Howard Lovy's NanoBot comes this hilarious, no-holds-barred satire on the recent legislative shenanigans surrounding the US National Nanotechnology Initiative.

Excerpt: 'But the Schmirk didn't stop at that -- "No," he averred,
"I'll stop any funding for even one Nerd!"
So he called in his minions again, did the Schmirk,
And said "Find me proof that THEIR nano WON'T WORK!"

So his minions at once hurried back to their labs,
And prodded and poked what they had on their slabs,
And dickered and whined till their voices were shrill,
And returned to the Schmirk and said, "Sorry... IT WILL!"

But the Schmirk wasn't flustered. "No problem," he said.
If I can't find the proof, I'll invent it, instead!
So he stuffed up a strawman or two, very fat,
and blustered importantly, right through his hat.'

It's a good thing satire and parody is protected by the First Amendment in the US.