Category Archives: Governments

Tom Tancredo Accuses Obama White House of Doing What the Bushes Did

Former Congressman Tom Tancredo, not satisfied with derailing the Republican chances for capturing the Colorado governorship with this third party candidacy, is now going after Michelle Obama and Christmas. “I remember a little thing, like Ms. Obama saying she didn’t … Continue reading

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Russian Minister Tells His Countrymen “Smoke More and Drink More”

Every few years the Russian government tries to implement a plan to get Russians from drinking alcohol. Alcohol consumption in Russia is some of the highest in the world. A host of alcohol-related health problems plague Russians, mainly men, and … Continue reading

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Joe Miller’s Beard

Alaska Republican Senate nominee Joe Miller has broken some new ground, and it is not just his primary victory over Senator Lisa Murkowski. If elected, Miller would be the only member in the U.S. Senate with a beard, or even … Continue reading

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Muslim PSA States They are Not Trying to Take Over the United States

It is a shame that some felt a need to do this, but it is understandable in the suspicion of today. However, I doubt if this is going to persuade anyone who thinks the opposite. There is some irony here … Continue reading

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Switzerland to Install Drive-In Sex Boxes For Prostitutes

Residents of Zurich are tired of prostitutes and their clients cluttering the streets and making an unseemly sight. Commotion throughout the night and day and less than family friendly views drew the ire of homeowners. That was enought to compel the city … Continue reading

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Iranian State Media Calls France’s First Lady a “Prostitute”

Kayhan, an Iranian state-run newspaper, called France’s First Lady Carla Bruni a “prostitute” for her support of an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death for adultery. Bruni wrote an open letter in support of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. “Why … Continue reading

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Maybe The President Does Need To Plaster His Birth Certificate On His Forehead Once In A While

Obama is correct that his enemies have done a successful “misinformation” campaign against him. And, yes, he should not spend all his time with his birth certificate “plastered” over his forehead. However, just because one team is conducting a good … Continue reading

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LaRouche Supporter Pushes Limits Of Free Speech At Alaska State Fair

Upon first seeing this, the takedown of Sidney Hill, a disabled man at the Alaska State Fair, it looks disturbing. That the man is a loudmouth and a LaRouche supporter is beside the point. These are the people that the Constitution … Continue reading

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Federal Worker Claims That Homosexuals Are Holding Him Back

This is from the Glenn Beck rally yesterday. A black man challenged this white guy in a green shirt somewhere along the mall. The guy became defensive and tried to prove that he is not a racist because he has … Continue reading

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Beck Rally Estimated From “Tens Of Thousands” To “Not Less Than A Million”

Glenn Beck promised over one hundred thousand people would attend his rally at the Lincoln Memorial. He even hoped for more, as the permit with the National Park Service listed a rally for 300,000. At different times in the day, … Continue reading

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Philippines President Appoints Her Gardener and Manicurist To Government Positions

Cronyism is an age-old problem of politics. Those who are most trusted by an officeholder get the best appointed positions. They often weld considerable power despites often being horribly inept or corrupt. However, newly elected Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroya has … Continue reading

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Venezuelan Politician Fundraises With Breast Implant Raffle

For $6 you can enter the raffle for Gustavo Rojas, a candidate for Venezuela’s National Assembly. The grand prize is not a television, car or even dinner with Rojas. Nope, it is a free breast implant. “The raffle is a … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 27, 2010

A Massachusetts Congressional candidate is running on a platform “Sick of Congress?” with his agenda printed on a barf bag. The Calgary Public Library is trying to encourage municipal voting with its “Don’t be an idiot” campaign. Mormons give Barack … Continue reading

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Sweden’s High Court Rejects Recognition of Madonna Of Orgasm Church

Despite a final plea, Sweden’s Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal that would have allowed for the official recognition of the Madonna of the Orgasm church. A lower court ruled in favor of recognizing the church as a religion, … Continue reading

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Mobile Scanning Vans On The Roads In The U.S.

From Forbes: The Z Backscatter Vans, or ZBVs, as the company calls them, bounce a narrow stream of x-rays off and through nearby objects, and read which ones come back. Absorbed rays indicate dense material such as steel. Scattered rays … Continue reading

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