The question is - as always - how will they treat the rest of us?

 

Pass it on.

 

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Yes it did, in 1918.  Read the incredible story in our book:

 Stupid Wars: A Citizen's Guide to Botched Putsches, Failed Coups, Inane Invasions, and Ridiculous Revolutions

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One day after declaring his soul more polluted than Obama's economic plan, Newt Gingrich received a total soul cleansing at the Vaddo Spiritual Center in Carlsbad California, early last week.   The former speaker of the house (yes we needed reminding too) also enjoyed a colon irrigation… Read full post »

7:30 EST, May 17 may be the moment where the Yankees started the eventual (8 decades and counting) slide towards an all-encompassing mediocrity.  Cano just booted a simple grounder down in Tampa.  Jeter struck out the previous inning.  Posada -was there ever a more faithful and stolid… Read full post »

While Newt Gingrich promised that he would not agree to the number 2 spot on a Republican presidential ticket, he held out the possibility of an even more important role.  

The former speaker said he is open to accepting the number 4 spot on a ticket.  "Since… Read full post »

Obama as The Big O is here, finally - a real fighting Democrat, crushing terrorists and brushing off the Trumps of the world.  What has taken him so long?  The rewards were immediate and huge.  He needs to continue in the vein to win next time out.  Obama, win this war.… Read full post »

Well they finally got the bastard.  It's been apparent to us that Bin Laden was in Pakistan hiding out, but of course no one asked us.  Where else could he have gone? Why it took so long was  a mystery given the limited range of options Osama had after the near… Read full post »

How many of the estimated 2 billion people who saw Friday's royal wedding would swap lives with either of the newlyweds?  Sure if you live in a mud hut or in a leper colony the thought of living in a palace with servants is appealing.  But I can't… Read full post »

In this time of dreadful headlines around the world, I have a favorite day dream that I have been coddling for a while, and which seems to glow brighter with  each passing day.  It goes like this: a great, imperial country finds itself broke  and the people no longer quite comprehend… Read full post »

As the budget battle gears up I am feeling a sense of foreboding hanging in the air like an early day fog that won't disappear.  How are we going to resolve this problem?  Is the economy going to fall apart if the wealthy get taxed and extra 1 or 2 percent?… Read full post »

Multiple people get the same good, bad or world-changing idea - at the same time - all the time.  So  why is Zuckerberg and his offspring Facebook site being treated as if it's the first time in history it's happened?

Let's review.  Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone at rough… Read full post »

 The Frency are difficult as always but on the plus side they still value books and literature in a way that is impressive. Can you imagine this happening in the US? A politician being asked what is his/her favorite book?

 

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In 1995 the Croatians finally ended the Serbian occupation of part of their country - called "Krajina"-  when they crushed the Krajina Serbs in four days.  They were able to do this despite not having their own army four years previously because a ceasefire declared in 1992 had enabled them… Read full post »

With CNN reporting today that the CIA is operating within Libya what we predicted a couple days ago seems to be officially coming to pass.  The rebel's defeats of the last few days have forced the insertion of covert US forces on the ground to try and quickly turn the rebels… Read full post »

Does it seem like there has been a run on stupid wars lately? Think again and consider Bolivia. 

March 23 is the annual Bolivian holiday called "Day of the Sea."  It is an annual holiday to commemorate the country's loss of its entire coastline to Chile during the War of the Pacific… Read full post »

With the recent UN approval of the no-fly zone implemented by the Allies (US, France, Britain, Italy) and air operations underway in the last couple days a buzz has started to rise about the ultimate outcome of this little war.  Are we trying to push Qaddafi out? if so how?  And… Read full post »

These are truly revolutionary times. It's been obvious for a while now since Egpyt in particular but the winds keep blowing - now Libya, Yemen seems to be nearing the edge and even Syria is having problems keeping a lid on things.

The uproar in Wisconsin has abated but I feel… Read full post »

It used to be, back in the day, as a young man you looked for Good Time Mary, that good-looking, fun, up-for-anything kind of girl who was sure to be very appreciative of your attentions.  Maybe you would fall in love, but in any event you would both have a great… Read full post »

Carmelo Anthony Trade Finalized

In a surprising finale to the the seeming endless speculation as to which NBA  team would secure the services of Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets have traded all-star forward Carmelo Anthony to the country of Libya.  In exchange, Libya will give up its long…

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Within the US  military the Afghanistan war is commonly referred to as a "shit sandwich".

 Apparently he's quitting at the end of the year he announced today according to numerous sources. Read full post »

In a stunning reversal of fortune for the Green Bay Packers, a local Texas judge has ruled that the Dallas Cowboys are in fact this year's Super Bowl winners.

Despite ending the season with a losing record and not making the playoffs, the judge, a part-time magistrate in Arlington county where… Read full post »

A Texas state judge has ruled that not carrying a concealed weapon is illegal in the state.

In his 1/4 page decision Judge Connor wrote succinctly that for the benefit of public safety all people in the state must carry a loaded and concealed weapon.  The judge also ruled that the decision… Read full post »

We recently received some discreet tweets coming out of Egypt inquiring about new real estate opportunities in family friendly neighborhoods.  We're always willing to lend a hand to friendly dicatators so we  thought we would help out by posting their needs. 

 

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A Federal district appeals court in Florida recently ruled the entire US Constitution was in fact unconstitutional and awarded the claiments title to as much land west of the Mississippi they could reasonably claim within the next two years. 

 The suit was brought by a group of former hedg… Read full post »