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Hiatus

May 31st, 2010 | By admin | Category: Doom Letters, Little Book on the BIG Debt, Regurgitator, Satire, Super Serious, podcast

I am not writing. I mean, I am writing this, but I am not writing. I have stick-to-it-ive-ness problems. Temporary hiatus, effective like 3 months ago when I stopped writing.
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Bernake attacks unemployment problem

Nov 15th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Satire

In a new policy sea change at the Federal Reserve, Chairman Ben Bernanke is hitting the road to directly address the unemployment numbers plaguing the economic recovery. “I look at a lot of economic indicators, and nearly all of them are showing a return to healthy and sustained growth” Bernanke said from the unemployment office [...]



Tens of Millions participate in Earth Hour

Mar 30th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Satire

On Saturday March 28th at 8:30 pm local time millions didn’t turn on their lights to raise awareness about global climate change. Although the participants included the predictable group of environmentally conscious wealthy elites around the globe, their impact was dwarfed by the millions and millions who participated unwittingly in the publicity stunt. From bush [...]



Guy torn between riding bike and showing off bumper sticker

Jan 22nd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Satire

In that past few years, there has been an explosion in the sales of bicycle related gadgets and propaganda. White people across the country have been buying carriers, trailers, heavy duty locks and bumper stickers in what is clearly a growth sector of the economy.
While most of these accessories are utilized to transport bicycles long [...]



One last surprise appointment for the new administration

Jan 15th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Satire

In what is being called the most unprecedented and unorthodox move, the new administration has taken a bold step to assure the stability of the country’s future. After a long discussion with senior advisers President-Elect Obama has made a bold decision which will reportedly be announced right before the inauguration according to reports close to [...]



Illinois Tourism Board ponders new direction

Jan 13th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Satire

In light of the election of favorite son Barack Obama to President and the pending indictment of the second governor in a row, there are grumblings at Illinois’ state tourism authority to change course to attract new visitors. “We are looking at Illinois’ current events and the past for connections” Lee Alstap, board member of [...]



conversations with quotations

Dec 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Satire

Every so often, I come across an article with quotations by famous stupid people and wish I could reply to their comments. Today I will be talking to the people quoted in this article:
Warning: Misquotations or other alterations make my response easier…
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Guy at McDonald’s doesn’t care about bailouts

Dec 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Satire

In the working class city of Decatur, IL, while much of the world seems focused on whether the Big 3 will receive bailout money, there are some folks who are not so engaged. We spoke to two people here today that gave us their opinion about the pending bailouts and the possible ramifications the events [...]



Fun With McCain/Palin Sign Maker

Oct 21st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Satire

The McCain campaign website has this neato sign generator with which you can get creative. This was my most creative use of the “working hard” theme utilizing the fixed “I am” and “the” quantities. Try to outdo me, I dare you.
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One Last Surprise Endorsement For Obama

Oct 20th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Satire

Over the course of his campaign, Senator Obama has received a number of high level endorsements from both Democrats and Republicans. But late Monday evening, this campaign cycle finally got it’s October surprise.

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