Humor Times, June 2017

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Editor’s Letter The heat is on the Tweeter-in-Chief these days, what with the seemingly endless revelations coming out about his campaign’s Russian connections, his amateurish yet contemptible attempts to obstruct justice, and now word leaking out that his financial dealings through the years may have been less than honorable (who would have thought?).

Indeed, some are theorizing that the FBI investigation into the possible Trump campaign collusion with Russians to win the election may be morphing into an investigation into money laundering schemes with the self-same Russians. One very obvious example of apparent money laundering was the well-documented sale of a Florida estate that Trump acquired in 2004 for about $41 million, and then sold in 2008 for $95 million to a Russian “fertilizer king.”

That mansion, once the most expensive home in America, has become its most expensive tear-down. It’s been demolished and the parcel broken up to be sold. The Russian billionaire who bought it, experts looking into it say, was apparently just laundering his ill-gotten gains.

Knowing Trump’s penchant for bending (and often breaking) rules and getting away with it, it seems pretty likely that the FBI is turning up a lot more than this one shady deal. So, it’s possible it won’t be the harder-to-prove collusion charges that stick, but just some good ol’ money laundering charges that end up ousting the incompetent and petulant baby-brained prez. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

However he may be driven from office, it will be the best thing for America, no matter what his terribly gullible followers think.

Sasha Abramsky said it best, in The Nation, in a recent article: “He has shown an extraordinary commitment to demagoguery, to flirtations with mob violence, to peddling conspiracy theories, to military grandstanding to distract attention from his problems, and to race-and-religion-baiting whenever the mood suits. He has demonstrated utter contempt for the separation of powers, extraordinary hostility to the free press, and a disconcerting fondness for dictators the world over.

He has also shown himself to be brittle and thin-skinned, relishing the ability to use his vast platform to attack those he deems to be his personal ‘enemies,’ but unable to tolerate disagreement or dissent when it is directed at him.”

We couldn’t agree more. Time for the Repubs in Congress to wake up and smell the dumpster.

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Emperor’s New Clothes The Emperor’s naked offenses...

made him want to cover up.

and that the weight has been lifted off his shoulders.

He’ll tell you he’s the most generous ruler ever...

and he builds the best walls.

It was just another opportunity to show off his skills...

But had he listened...

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he might have learned something. (continued)

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After firing Comey, Trump preened with pride...

and was feeling quite generous with his Russian comrades.

yet seems to have none of his own.

He bragged about getting the best intelligence...

cuz he really needs to zip it.

No one can trust him with secrets now...

and needs to brew up a new strategy. (continued)

He says he’s being victimized...

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President Raskolnikov The firing of FBI Director James Comey by the President of the United States slammed Washington with the suddenness of a two-story bowling ball hitting the South Portico after being dropped from a blimp. And the repercussions have shot across the Capitol like a flurry of Kansas tornadoes, causing the entire Beltway to chant, “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.”

A variety of reasons were given for the hasty dismissal. The FBI is in turmoil. Comey lost the confidence of the FBI rank and file. He did a lousy job. Way too tall. Has weird hair. Talks funny.

Passes gas in elevators, pretending other people are responsible, then waves his hands and lights matches.

Supposedly, President Trump was unhappy with “atrocities” committed during the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Six months later, the President objects to actions that might have handed him the Oval Office. Makes as much sense as New England Patriot wide receivers complaining that Tom Brady throws his passes too accurately.

Maybe the President just likes firing people. It is his brand.

Eventually he fires everybody: people who help him, people who don’t help him, people who don’t want to help him, complete strangers, employees, chefs, wives, pets, and various pieces of household furniture. Jared Kushner should start worrying about being stripped of his position as consort to Princess Ivanka. Rumor continue to float the reason Melania remains in New York City is proximity to a better class of divorce lawyers.

In the beginning, Comey’s sacking was said to be the recommendation of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. This scenario was promoted by Vice President Mike Pence, White House insiders and a newly rolled out apprentice press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who is flip-flopping with Sean Spicer,

so as not to wear him out. Like alternating two pairs of dress shoes neither of which can walk straight.

But then the President told NBC anchor Lester Holt that he had already prepared to bum-rush Comey, throwing his own staffers so deep under the bus, they got axle grease all over their inaccurate little lips. Trump said one reason for pink-slipping the director is be cause the guy was a big time showboater and grandstander. Trump said that. About someone else. You can’t make stuff up like this.

The irony of this emerging from the mouth of President Braggadocio should be taken not with a grain of salt but an entire 15 pound Himalayan hanging salt lick. A statement of such breathtaking myopia, it earns a plaque in the Self-Delusional Hall of Fame.

POTUS 45 said J. Edgar’s successor told him three times that he wasn’t under investigation which could be construed as obstructing justice and so illegal, chuckles will soon be leaking from Richard Nixon’s grave. Not to mention Hillary Clinton’s bunker.

Who would never have fired Comey. Right.

After actually intimating he was thinking about the Russian probe, Trump then walked into a closed door meeting with the very same Russian diplomat, Sergey Kislyak, who’s at the heart of the investigation. Talk about two-story bowling balls.

Firing the guy investigating him does make the aerodynamic coif appear a bit desperate, almost like Raskolnikov, the guilty and paranoid protagonist in “Crime and Punishment.” Another Russian. Coincidence? Well. Yeah. Okay. Probably.

President Trump Stress Disorder An epidemic is sweeping the nation, causing sufferers to experience feelings of hopeless doom, certain annihilation and cata-

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clysmic collapse. It’s an existential plague manifesting itself by enveloping the stricken in a black cloud of despairing suicidal thoughts. The malady that is striking down innocent citizens left and lefter is… the Presidency of Donald J. Trump. It is literally making people sick.

Many doctors have taken note of this disturbing trend and some are calling it PTSD2 — President Trump Stress Disorder.

Definitely not to be confused with the much more serious Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. That is a condition afflicting those that have survived a past dire and/or life-threatening experience. Not a single thing funny there. Don’t even look. Nope. Not close to humorous. Keep moving. Nothing to see.

Rather, PTSD2 is a condition that afflicts people from mostly urban areas or anyplace with a museum or library, who are worrying about a future they may or may not survive. Many safe bubbles were shaken and popped by last year’s election and the soapy fallout is being felt on psychiatric couches from here to Vienna.

And you can bet nobody at any of the Big Pharmaceuticals is complaining either.

Victims of PTSD2 find themselves alternately shocked and alarmed and surprised and angry and scared and anxious and confused and amused and amazed and nervous and depressed and worried and tho close to eye-gouging panic. Both their own eyes and other peoples’ eyes.

An equal almost opposite reaction is affecting an entirely different group of Americans, and that is unbridled joy and spontaneous dancing and the drinking of many frosty adult beverage toasts. Mostly Bud Light. Surprisingly, both these phenomena are being alternately heightened and ex ac er ba ted through copious self-administered treatments of medicinal cannabis.

In order to determine whether you are suffering from the debilitating effects of this harrowing disease known as PTSD2, pl ease con sul t t he following.

Top symptoms of President Trump Stress Disorder: • Inability to sleep or sleep disturbed by recurring nightmares. Most involve a second or even third term.

• Flashbacks to a simpler time when Trump was a goofy reality TV star.

• When using any word that rhymes with Trump you become sick to your stomach.

• Find yourself saying to no one in particular “Imagine if Obama had done that?”

• Steadfast refusal to watch the news.

Too much like enabling him.

• For no apparent reason you will start screaming at your cat. Or Alex Trebek.

• If and when somebody mentions Obama Care you start weeping and/or pulling hair from your head.

• Constantly replay your movements on November 8, 2016, wondering what you could have done to change the course of events.

• Inability to recall anything that happened during Donald J. Trump transition period.

• Emotionally numb to the point of not caring about fluffy bunnies or baby ducklings.

• Intense feelings of guilt for just not liking Hillary enough.

• Laugh hysterically at Garfield cartoons.

• Lately the term “moderation” means no tequila shooters before noon.

• Hearing his name makes you put your hands over your ears and go “la-la-la-la-la.”

• Find yourself saying to no one in particular “Imagine if Hillary had said that?”

• Confronted with difficult choices you respond, “Aaah, the hell with it.

What difference does it make?”

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Emperor’s New Clothes (conclusion) Donald felt frisky after firing Comey...

and named a replacement he knows and trusts.

Yet, unfairly, investigators are still investigating...

and his best laid plans are going awry. Sad!

His ship of state is sinking...

And now that the game is nearly lost...

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but he’ll never admit it.

Dems may try to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Country First (After Party) Congressional Republicans remain loyal...

if somewhat inconvenienced.

but say they’ve got it under control.

They admit there may be some cause for concern...

they went with their cold, calculating heart.

Faced with a defining decision...

Still, the gravity of the situation... could ultimately force their hand.

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Trumpisms He’s a legend in his own mind...

and he totally nailed phase one...

though he’s had to make minor adjustments.

He’s the modern “Great Communicator...”

but it hasn’t always been easy. and has super delegating powers...

Still, his reign is “unpresidented”...

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and he has “great surety” that he can steer us home.

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“We Report, You Decry!”

Betsy DeVos Eliminates Principal Position, Sends Students Straight to Hell New Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has a message for the children of America: go to hell.

Under new federal guidelines, the Department of Education will eliminate all school principal positions, a move Betsy DeVos says will help teachers send troublesome students straight to hell, where they will most likely simmer mercilessly in the Great Lake of Fire for eternity.

Proponents of the policy say it gives teachers more flexibility in the classroom, deciding which students’ souls should be damned forever, and which ones should graduate to fifth grade.

Defending the change, DeVos highlighted the inefficiency in the older “school to prison pipeline” model of discipline.

“Under the classic model, a student would be kicked out of school and toil away in prison for the rest of his or her life before finally going to hell,” she said.

“Let’s cut out the middleman. The federal government should not be building a wall between your child and the worst possible place in the universe.”

DeVos says the new guide lines are meant to replicate the positive results of the charter school expansion she spearheaded in Michigan before becoming U.S. Education Secretary.

“I am very proud to say that in Michigan, we have more students in hell than ever before.”

Pressed for comment, Satan, the Fallen Angel himself, said the new policy couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Man, with all the Baby Boomers arriving daily, we were running out of their own children to feed them.”

Reported by Matt Rotman.

MOSCOW — While many across the US have expressed indignation over Trump’s loose lips with Russian officials concerning state secrets, the Russians have begun inviting Trump to all their “cool kid parties.”

Following their initial meeting, Sergey Lavrov, mustering all the “Lav” in his cold Russian heart, took Trump to a romantic, candlelight dinner for two at a G o ld en C or ral — the choice of restaurant stipulated to be an indication of Russia’s recent budget short ages. Af ter wards, the two sang karaoke, with Lavrov challenging Trump to sing US nuclear codes to the tunes of Katy Perry’s Firework and Imagine Dragon’s Radioactive.

The next night, Trump received an invitation to Russian Ambassador Kislyak’s sleepover, w h ere th ey pl ay e d a ve r s ion of never-have-I-ever, naming military weapons instead of embarrassing secrets, before Kislyak gave Trump a good night kiss and mysteriously disappeared.

Both Lavrov and Kislyak afterwards thanked Trump “for being their bestie,” and said he had

In a characteristic ploy, President Trump has recently hinted that he may be secretly taping conversations in the White House.

While many hypothesize that this is just a ruse to make people like recently-fired FBI director James Comey uncomfortable about making their conversations public, others feel that it is no threat to Comey, who is straight arrow about what went on between him and the President.

But there is breaking news about what was supposed to be a secret meeting between President Trump and the entertainer Rich Little, known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices.”

terviews with then-candidate Trump by literally allowing him to do to them what he had only done metaphorically before.

Murdoch said that portrayals of the President sexually interacting with his wife and daugh ter were still under negotiation, although his self-revelations while acting as host of Celebrity Apprentice would be invaluable.

“But at this point,” he said, “it seems unlikely that explicit incest with Ivanka will be agreed to — Jared has some issues with that. However, the president will certainly be permitted to talk about her in sexually suggestive ways, as usual, while she smilingly looks on, and whispers ‘Oh, Daddy.’

“Mrs Trump has also agreed to release erotic pictures from her private collection for a segment called ‘Masturbate with Melania.’ At these times, Donald would voice-over cat-calls and describe some of their more intimate moments in graphic detail. Melania will be paid separately for this service.”

Murdoch wound up: “Mr Trump believes the new show would guarantee his re-election in 2020. Whatever, we at Fox are sure the ratings will be incredible. Don’t you agree?”

Reported by Mary Lago.

James Comey, Out of Job, Pursues Life Passion: Resolving Email Issues WASHINGTON, DC — Former FBI Director James Comey, after rejecting job offers from Russia, China, Iran and even North Korea, decided to pursue his life’s passion of resolving private email issues, signing on with Comcast.

been such an awesome friend that they were inviting him to the Kremlin to play all sorts of games with Vladdy Putin.

US officials have pleaded with Trump not to go, but Trump has reportedly already packed his sleeping bag and toothbrush, and had Mike Pence call Putin to see if they had the good kind of cereal that Donnie likes for breakfast. Putin responded “after tonight, there will be no more disagreements over Syria,” before laughing maniacally and then asking Pence about Trump’s bedtime.

Reported by Adam Barsouk.

White House Tapes: Suspicions Arise as Rich Little Meets with Trump

“Let’s face it, Donald Trump is the only guy in America who can get away scot free with open sexual harassment.” – James Murdoch

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Aspiring to the High Standards Set by Cable News

Trump Invited to Russian Sleepovers

It appears that Mr Little was given the names of a number of present and former government officials, including Comey and Trump’s brief National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, and asked to practice imitating their voices for a roast at a cocktail party the President was planning.

According to Mr. Little’s agent, the entertainer was called into the Oval Office for what he was told was a rehearsal with a script prepared by the President himself. After a few minutes, loud voices could be heard, which reporters on the scene say sounded just like a heated argument between President Trump and former President Nixon.

As the voices grew louder, members of the White House press pool, along with their photographers — who happened to be nearby waiting for another round with Sean Spicer — began to gather. Suddenly, the President’s door flew open and a flush-faced Rich Little stormed out.

As the cameras began to flash, he lifted his arms, shook his head, and yelled, “I am not a crook!”

Reported by Diane de Anda.

James Comey to pursue life’s passion.

Comey, who was thrust to stardom after his 2003 prosecution of Martha Stewart, was recently fired from the Trump administration for being too rough on Hillary during the 2016 presidential campaign.

After a few failed gigs, such as his tense Dancing with the Stars performance with Hillary Clinton, Comey decided to abandon his newfound star power and pursue his life’s passion — dealing with private emails.

Comcast hired Comey despite an unfavorable review from his previous employer, Donald Trump, who described him as, “no good, lightweight, asks too many questions about my collusion with Russia, and looks stupid.”

As the newbie at the office, James Comey, who has an $11 million net worth, had to bring everyone coffee. Unlike his previous employer, Comcast did not ask Comey to pledge unwavering allegiance in a weird cult-esque ritual.

Comey successfully fielded numerous customer service calls on his first day. One from Russia tried to intimidate him into exposing “how much he really knows,” but Comey managed to sell them Comcast’s world-class, reliable basic cable service. Russia has since declared war on the US and Comcast.

Another caller asked how they could hide their private emails, and Comey recommended a private email server, saying, “it’s totally legit, unless I change my mind and use it against you ten days before an election.”

Comey is even being considered for employee of the month, which has in furi ated Trump, who went on twitter to complain about his own lack of shiny awards.

Reported by Adam Barsouk.

Ripping the Headlines Today

Fox Offers Donald Trump Bill O’Reilly’s Old Job NEW YORK – Fox News’ head honcho James Murdoch said today that the network was “seriously considering” offering disgraced anchorman Bill O’Reilly’s prime time spot to President Donald J. Trump.

“Let’s face it, Donald is the only guy in America, maybe the world, who could get away with what poor old Bill was fired for.

“In fact, he can grab pussy any time he wants to, on the air or off, a nd Fo x ’s view ers will lap it up,” Murdoch said.

“The show would be called The Spin Zone and some of the dishiest broads here at Fox, starting with Tami Lahren, are already lining up to be first. Omarosa Manigault says she can hardly wait to bow down and worship her Great White Chief.”

“They’re all on their knees, you might say.”

Murdoch added that also being considered for the new show were reg u lar “Golden Shower” moments in which “willing interns and perhaps some of the younger Trumpettes from the President’s fan base would squeal and wriggle with pleasure while he pissed all over them.”

The segment would be kicked off by former Fox employees Megyn Kelly and Greta van Susteren, who would reprise their groveling in-

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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to

By Paul Lander. All you need to do is follow one simple rule: barely pay attention and jump to conclusions. So, here are some headlines today and my first thoughts: Canada is about to fully legalize marijuana Let’s face it, if Trump moved in next door, wouldn’t you?

Happy Birthday, Malcom X If Malcom were alive today he would be XCII. RIP Roger Ailes In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you behave inappropriately to someone at work today in his honor.

Trump may have revealed classified info to Russians in Oval Office … who apparently asked him to repeat it, louder and into their tie clips.

Callista Gingrich reportedly to become Ambassador to the Vatican Hope fully the Pope is m or e f or gi v i ng t han Newt’s first two wives.

Fox News’ Kimberly Guilfoyle says she’s in talks to replace Sean Spicer Clearly, she keeps a secret well enough to fit right in.

McCain: Russia probe reaching the point ‘of Watergate size’ The way things are going Melania will never get to visit the White House.

The 1 thing Will and Kate must do when they first see the Queen Say how much they love ‘Tiny Dancer.’ Oh wait, wrong Queen…

Jeb Bush delivers huge ‘told you so’ about ‘chaos President’ Donald Trump He was going to say so sooner but didn’t have the energy.

Kim Kardashian’s Plastic Surgeon says her butt is ‘too big’ and should be a warning To anyone nearby when she eats a bean burrito.

Psychologist says yelling at your kids is a waste of time and energy While yelling at other people’s kids is a good time for all.

Woman spends 3 weeks in intensive care after eating gas station nacho cheese Wonder if she used self-service stomach pump.

Michael Flynn refuses to cooperate with Senate Intelligence Committee Or, as Flynn’s lawyers put it, ‘nyet.’

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First Lady Melania Trump forgoes head scarf in Saudi Arabia Disappointing people who thought she’d meant something else when she said she’d go topless.

Anthony Weiner pleads guilty to sexting a minor Even if all the evidence is circumcisional.

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The French Resolution

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Dictator Roundup

France came close to joining the march to hell…

Trump admires strong dictators…

but chose to write a different story.

and how they orchestrate things.

The media may have over-analyzed it...

He’s pleased to meet with them...

but the civilized world is relieved.

and sees them as role models.

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Environment

Economy

Our water systems are in decline…

Robots are taking over…

climate change continues unabated...

and the middle class is getting squeezed.

But at least the housing market is up...

environmental deregulation threatens our health...

and tax cuts are on the menu. and wildlife doesn’t have it any better.

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Swamp Care

Health Careless

Trump’s cabinet is going through changes…

Trump finally snagged the prize…

and the Veep is concerned...

and they all celebrated bigly.

as is Sean Spicer.

It’s the “Christian” thing to do...

But for the Trump clan, it’s all about business. but bleeding heart liberals still don’t get it.

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The Hightower Lowdown How to Keep ‘Public’ and ‘Service’ in Our Public Postal Service Journalism, which is supposed to help make sense of our turbulent world, can’t seem to make sense of itself.

In addition to “news” (which involves reporting on stuff that’s real) we’re now getting “fake news” (stuff that’s completely made up). But wait — the barons of corporate news are adding to today’s tumultuous state of journalism by putting out feeds of “BS news” (stuff they know is untrue but reported as fact, because it advances their political agenda).

For example, the mighty Washington Post keeps publishing a load of BS to denigrate our U.S. Post Office. The paper’s latest pot shot was in an alarmist editorial declaring, “The U.S. Postal Service continues to hemorrhage red ink.” Embracing their owner’s anti-government ideology, the editors grumped that postal unions have made our mail service outmoded and insolvent, running up “a net loss of $5.6 billion last year.”

That is pure bovine excrement — and the editors know it. In fact, thanks to our amazing, in-

no va tive and effi cient postal work ers, the nation’s public post offices racked up a $610 million operating profit last year, and a $1.2 billion profit the year before.

The $5 billion in red ink that the paper’s editorial propagandists touted is not real, but instead, is a deliberate bookkeeping hoax created

by Congress to make the public think that our Post Office is a hopeless money loser that should be privatized.

In 2006, Congress piled an artificial “loss” on the Postal Service by decreeing that it must pre-fund the healthcare costs of future retirees 75 years in advance. That includes retirees who’re not even born yet! No other agency and no other corporation — including Amazon — could survive if Con gress added a $5-billion-a-year fictitious loss to their books.

Yet, in a shameful piece of BS journalism, the Post intentionally ignored the true story.

What the Post should have covered was this: While a half-dollar hardly counts as money these days — it no longer buys even a small cup

of coffee. But… there is an amazing half-dollar bargain out there: a first-class postage stamp.

For 50 cents, you get the stamp, 3-cents in change, and so much more. Stick it on an envelope, drop your missive in a mailbox, and America’s phe nom e nal net work of post office workers and letter carriers will deliver it in short order to your addressee in any of the 43,000 zip codes of this vast country, from New York City’s tallest building to a village on the floor of the Grand Canyon.

Our public Postal Service literally delivers, and many of our post offices serve as treasured community centers — two reasons that the U.S. mail service consistently ranks highest among all federal agencies in public support. So, naturally, it must be decimated and ultimately eliminated.

What the Post won’t be covering is what passes for logic in the back rooms of our Koch-headed Congress and in the boardrooms of many predatory corporations. They keep demonizing anything public — especially any public service that works and is popular — because the corporate powers and the congress critters they buy in bulk are determined to privatize government. So, these profiteers and plu-

JIM HIGHTOWER to cratic ideologues con stantly put out propaganda like the Post article, castigating the Postal Service as a massive, money-sucking, deteriorating, bureaucratic behemoth.

But here are a few facts they don’t want you to realize: One, this public agency provides affordable mail service to all, in every community; two, it does this without a dime of taxpayer money, financing its entire operation with the sale of stamps and services like bulk mail; and three, it provides hundreds-of-thousands of solid middle-class jobs spread throughout every zip code.

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Your Rights (Miss Them Yet?)

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A woman was arrested & convicted for laughing at a hearing...

a reporter was arrested for persistent questions...

and the right to protest seems under assault...

so forgive us if we’re a bit confused.

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Ailing Ailes Ailed the World

The Wall

He left his Frankenstein network behind, alive and well...

His crowning achievement may have to wait‌

until Mexico ponies up.

but he died as he lived.

But he remains resolute...

Now Ailes has moved on to CEO heaven...

just kidding!

June, 2017

and is forcing sanctuary cities into a dilemma.

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Miscellaneous Mischief

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