» Jester’s Court — December 2, 2009 Foolocracy: Government by fools, silliness and unintelligent people

Posted in December 2nd, 2009

In his first ten months in office, Barack Obama has made more trips related to science than military ones.
Minnesota Rep. Tim Walz had $2,196 left over from his office’s operating budget. He cut a check for that amount to pay down the national debt. A small gesture, but at least something that deserves favorable notice.
British MPs faced a daunting problem recently. The suppliers of toilet paper to the Parliament’s bathrooms had a supply shortage. As one disgruntled observers said, “There are loads of toilets without a scrap of paper.”
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn said that if healthcare reform passes then “You’re going to die sooner.”
Washington, D.C., voted to legalize same-sex marriage; New York State voted it down.
A right-wing Swiss group that lead the ban on minarets now plans action against forced marriages, female genital mutilation, burkas and an exemption from swimming lessons for Muslims.
Oregon may repeal its 1923 law forbidding teachers from wearing religious attire.
In the UK, the town of Darlington has selected its first Tweeter-in-residence.
On October 3, 2010, Germany will have finished paying off its World War I reparation debts.
Silvio Berlusconi’s deputy said the Prime Minister was “confusing leadership with absolute monarchy.”