Chinese Satellite Momentarily Blocks Alien Mind Control Ray

Washington DC, Transmissions from the Chinese satellite that recently entered lunar orbit interfered with an alien mind control device which is situated on the dark side of the Moon. The interference only lasted about forty five minutes, but managed to cause great chaos in Congress as many Republicans found themselves able to think independently for the first time in years.

The interruption took place as Congressman Dennis Kucinich was bringing HR. 333 to the floor, a resolution to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. Republicans, who were expected to vote in favor of tabling the resolution found themselves suddenly able to think again, and began changing their votes in favor of debating the issue.

The change was short lived though, as soon as the secret alien overlords caught on to what was happening, they changed transmission frequencies and the Republicans in Congress slipped back into their customary drooling stupor.

Dennis Kucinich may have scored a small political victory, as the resolution was ordered to the House Judiciary committee where it may yet get a full hearing. However it is unlikely that the measure will ever reach the House floor, as the Republican members of Congress began chanting the word "Brains!" and attacking their Democratic rivals.