Monthly Archives: March 2009

Abby Someone. Abby Who? Abby Normal.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by kamper

Another fabulous entry in the “Are You Kidding?” sweepstakes, this one from Michael Barone, writing (apparently without irony) in the usually reputable US News & World Report: “This is similar but not identical to a point I’ve often made: that … Continue reading →

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Are You Kidding? No, Really, Are You Kidding?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by kamper

Today’s example of Are You Kidding? comes courtesy of a reader, Will, who pointed us to this letter (fourth one down) to the editor of The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC), which is reprinted in its entirety below. ________________________________________ LANGUAGE … Continue reading →

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Chapter & Verse

Posted on March 30, 2009 by kamper

Rep John Shimkus (R-IL) offers his opinion on global warming at the US House Subcommittee on Energy & Environment. By the way, this is the guy who thinks that a “compassionate monarchy” is the best form of government. [Props=Sullivan]

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The Importance of Spelling

Posted on March 30, 2009 by kamper

Colombia’s security forces have foiled a plot by Marxists rebels to assassinate the country’s defense minister, in part because the guerrillas had misspelled “policia” on their repainted police motorbikes. Ten rebels had disguised themselves as policemen and painted two motorbikes … Continue reading →

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Least Accurate Nostradamus Predictions

Posted on March 27, 2009 by kamper

Throughout the ages, Nostradamus has been widely credited with predicting whatever the last major disaster was, from 9/11 to the rise of Hitler to the Great Lederhosen Crisis of 2012 (wait, that one is yet to come). But, to borrow … Continue reading →

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The Further Adventures of Michele Bachmann, Currency Cop

Posted on March 26, 2009 by kamper

Good Lord, how does this woman tie her shoes in the morning? After Tuesday’s idiocy during the Geithner/Bernanke testimony on Capital Hill, Rep Michele Bachmann (R-MN) managed to top herself in the pointlessness sweepstakes when she introduced a resolution that … Continue reading →

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Twitter Cops

Posted on March 26, 2009 by kamper

More from the jestlicious folks at LandlineTV.

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“It’s just a bunch of numbers . . .”

Posted on March 26, 2009 by kamper

Editor’s Note: This post is not satire. ______________________________ House Republican leaders called a press conference today to unveil their “alternative budget.” The budget proposal is called the “Republican Road to Recovery” but it’s pretty much a single lane road. The … Continue reading →

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Cautiously Optimistic

Posted on March 26, 2009 by kamper

What’s this? An adaptation of a beloved children’s book that is not an abomination? If anyone can do it, it’s Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers.

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Is Obama a Socialist?

Posted on March 25, 2009 by kamper

From the insouciant pranksters at LandlineTV.

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