1 Likud.

2 Hey, Santa celebrates CHRISTmas. These days, the Democrats reserve such religious fervor for abortion on demand and "anti-war" rallies. Celebrates Christ's birth? MUST be a Republican!

3 Let's see... -Red Clothes -Slave Labor -Caste System -Gluttonous elitist behavior -below-par reindeer-driven technology I'd put him in the Politburo Wing of the Socialist Party

4 Vast spy network (He knows if you've been bad or good). Heavy emphasis on moralistic themes (so be good for goodness sake!). Heavy use of propaganda and coercion (you better watch out, Santa Claus is coming). Owns all the means of production at the North Pole. Parcels out gifts to curry favor with the populace. Encourages a "cult" following through the use of patriotic songs. His images are plastered across public places. Punishes his political enemies (coal in the stockings of the "bad" girls and boys) Definitely some kind of authoritarian dictator.

5 You know, I'd actually like to see a Likud Santa: I think he might be a little more pro-active than the one we have. There are a lot of people out there who deserve a lot more coal in their stockings. Scott Peterson would be looking at one helluva chunk of coal this Christmas. Oh, yes. * * * Desert Cat has a point, though, too: how is it that this guy knows who's naughty and who's nice? Very suspicious.

6 Heh heh heh... "No more coal from me THIS year! Oh no, this year ol' Santa is packing Tomahawk cruise missiles on his sleigh. Ho ho ho, It won't be ME dropping down the chimney this year for the 'naughty' list."

7 He's RED. I mean, c'mon.