Top 11 reasons Dubya dropped his dog Barney:

11. Barney wasn't dropped, he left Dubya's arms to spend more time with his family.

10. It was a demonstration of "Compassionate Conservatism."

9. Sending a message to Laura.

8. Momentarily thought Barney was a campaign promise.

7. Can't walk and carry a pup at the same time.

6. Testing the reflexes of the so-called "Midway All-Stars" softball team.

5. Departing Clinton staffers must have greased Barney up.

4. This kind of stuff happens all the time (Segway scooter), but we only get goofy pictures when Dubya travels because the wire service can only get photos from official White House photographers.

3. It's been more than 30 years since he last blew up a frog by putting a quarter-stick of dynamite in its mouth and throwing it in the air, can't he have a little fun?

2. Bush is infallible, therefore no reason is necessary.

1. Yellow Alert!

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