The force field that runs down 124th Street may have kept you from discovering that we have an aspiring new political humorist in the suburbs. Recalled (and ridiculous) former mayor of Muskego Charles Damaske is relaunching his political career with a run for alderman in his new home of Watertown (Muskego is in Waukesha County, while Watertown straddles Jefferson and Dodge Counties). Damaske was recalled for, among other things, a dispute with the local historical society — allegedly the result of a feud dating back 20 years — which escalated to the point that D.A. Paul Bucher sent him a letter of reprimand. He also had apparent ambitions to kingship, prohibiting citizens from speaking at Common Council meetings and preventing aldermen from placing items on council agendas.

But all this is by the way. Trying out material for his stand-up act, Damaske explained to a JS reporter why he had chosen Watertown for his comeback: It has a more "conservative" government, in contrast to the liberal political climate of Muskego.

The punch line could be snappier, but still — "liberal" Muskego, hee! Yup, only 69% of those moonbats voted for Dubya last time.

Maybe it's only funny if you live in Waukesha County.

Keep working on your act, Chuck. I think comedy's more promising than your political career.