Monthly Archives: January 2010

Jester’s Court — January 31, 2010

Heavyset male politicians are considered by voters as “reliable, honest and even more inspiring” than thin male politicians. For females, thin politicians are viewed more favorably than full-figured. “I suppose the end of human spaceflight does represent change, but it … Continue reading

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Swiss To Vote On Right For Animals To Have Lawyers

Zurich already has an animal welfare attorney. If a referendum passes this March, the rest of Switzerland may also have lawyers for animals. The constitution was recently changed to enshrine rights upon animals and even plants. Apparently, that was not … Continue reading

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Judge Pleads Ignorance Of The Law

The Michigan State Supreme Court placed Detroit Judge Brenda Sanders on a 21-day suspension. Sanders was suspended for running for mayor while still a judge. Michigan law forbids a judge from running for a non-judicial office. Sanders pleaded to the … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — January 30, 2010

Rielle Hunter wants her sex tape with John Edwards back…before it gets released and goes viral on YouTube. After Barack Obama finished a Q&A at the House GOP retreat in Baltimore, some Republicans stated that it was a mistake to … Continue reading

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Councilman’s “Proud Racist” Rant

Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar called himself at a “proud racist” at a recent Tea Party rally. Kellar was referring to the immigration problems in the U.S. when he said, “If that’s what you think I am because I happen … Continue reading

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Edwards “Suspect” In Theft Of His Wife’s Wallet

I’m not sure John Edwards can sink any lower. After fathering a child with his mistress while his cancer-stricken wife was left home, we now learn that Edwards pilfered his wife’s wallet during a family argument. John Edwards took Elizabeth’s … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — January 29, 2010

A study in Science magazine reports that conservatives scare more easily than liberals. Newly elected Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown said that he can beat Barack Obama – at basketball. Sweden will occupy Finland soon. Well, at least 35 hectares as … Continue reading

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Mayor Of Small New York Town Wants 9/11 Trial As A “Tourist Attraction”

It is hard to imagine Newburgh as the new, hot tourist destination, but its Mayor would like that. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has expressed his hope that the trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed can be moved … Continue reading

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CBS To Run Pro-Life Ad During Super Bowl, But Stalls On Gay Dating Ad

You have probably heard that CBS is allowing a pro-life ad featuring Tim Tebow during the Super Bowl. The argument, as shown in the MSNBC video below, is that it is all about free speech. CBS recently changed its policy … Continue reading

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Steele: “We’re Working Hard”

The Republican National Committee is holding its winter meeting in Hawaii. No one can fault them for that. Who would not want to meet in Hawaii in January? They are probably putting in long hours of work too, but that … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — January 28, 2010

An atheist organization wants Mother Theresa removed from postage stamps. Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary has been allowed back into a Southern California school district’s classrooms after being banned for defining “oral sex.” A Ugandan pastor, who supports that nation’s “kill … Continue reading

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Australia Bans Small Breasts

Australian internet laws, already some of the world’s strictest, are becoming even more defined. Australia has a Classification Board that regulates what can go on the internet, films and books, and who can see it. The Classification Board is now refusing … Continue reading

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Alito’s “You Lie” Moment

Although South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson promised to be on his best behavior during last night’s State of the Union address, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was not. Wilson was the Congressman who called out “You lie” to President Obama … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — January 27, 2010

The mystery of Ellie Light is solved, and it is not Barack Obama or David Axelrod or whomever. The ineptitude of birthers is keeping their charges from being squashed in court. Israel is criticizing a UN report on its 22-day Gaza … Continue reading

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Pakistan’s President Sacrifices Black Goats For Good Luck

The President of a nuclear power sacrifices a black goat daily to ward off “evil spirts.” That is scary stuff. Especially when you consider that country is America’s stout ally against Islamic fundamentalist-inspired terror, Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari has … Continue reading

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