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Republican Chain Restaurant Owner & Bush Campaign Fundraiser

US Ambassador To New Zealand

Bill
"I'm misunderstood because of a language barrier"
McCormick

Don't go running for your Funk & Wagnalls.

They speak the Queen's English in New Zealand.

He expressed disappointment that a "freedom-loving country" like New Zealand had not joined the US-led invasion of Iraq. And in his first news conference, repeatedly pronounced the ANZUS Treaty as "Anzoo".

But this is a Bush crony we're talking about, remember? What did you expect? Credentials? Gravitas? Breeding?

Ambassador Bill has had a (cough) tough time (cough) getting his Kiwi legs on this new and exciting adventure in US friggin' diplomacy stuff.

He's a restaurant chain owner, damn it. And it's a ponderous chain, indeed.

And what does he serve to his customers at his 58 restaurants?

Seafood.

"Seared ahi is cooked rare to perfection and served with wasabi and pickled ginger. Razor clams arrive fork-tender, while Kodiak Island lingcod is dressed in a Thai curry sauce that's red-hot and delicious."

Hm.

What comes from New Zealand?

Bingo!

Now, can you name 3 fish on New Zealand's Fish Watch list?

I thought you could.

Ray of hope? New Zealand already hates McCormick.