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Entries Tagged as 'National Politics'

President Elect Places Wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Community Organizer

November 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

 Never has so much been paid to so many for so little.
President-Elect Barack Obama placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Community Organizer during a ceremony held yesterday at the Arlington International Speedway.
While no one knows who the unknown community organizer is, it’s a safe bet that he or she used little in […]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Bush · Education

Dish Network Says Waxman’s Ears Stealing Premium Channels

November 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Satire site has limited success drawing comparison between Waxman and Dobby’s big ears, while making the photo relevant to the post.
Dish Network, the satellite television conglomerate, announced today that they are investigating the illegal use of House Elf Representative Henry Waxman’s ears to illegally access premium satellite channels.
Waxman’s large array jug-handled sized ears are capable of picking up satellite signals, as well as […]

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Tags: National Politics · Waxman

Murtha Drops Speech Writer, Adds Apology-Maker to Staff

November 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Murtha tries contrition to quiet opposition.
Facing a tightening race and an inability to form an apology without insults and curse words, Representative John Murtha (D-Outta Touch) said he is firing his speech writer and adding an official apology maker to his staff.
Lenny DeChamplaine Bruce, who handled Murtha’s speeches and aplogies for the congressman’s entire term, […]

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Tags: Murtha