h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

As the man said, the situation is hopeless, but not serious. Icy North's right: we need a laugh.

It isn't often that these TV satirists make me laugh out loud. I may agree with their sentiments, but on the whole, I usually shrug and nod.

But Bill Maher has nailed this issue so well, I found myself laughing hysterically. Not only has he identified a delicious irony in the current political situation, but...oh, heck: his fake Southern accent is the funniest thing I've heard in a month. See what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDl8GqRxuw

As rants go, this one is a classic.

Note for furriners: 'States' rights' is an age-old argument about centralised versus decentralised power in the United States. It goes all the way back to the writing of our constitution. In fact, the first factions were Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Historically, though, the states' rights supporters have been conservatives wanting to stem the tide of change by appealing to local tradition on everything from child marriage to fluoride in the water. And it's true: local leaders, such as the mayor of Pittsburgh, are now fighting the federal government in *favour* of such 'liberal' issues as dealing with climate change.

In case you're bored with politics, here's a less controversial video that might put a smile on your face. Because if you hate cats and babies, why are you on the internet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT0pePvhU30

I hope you don't mind but I skipped the politics and went straight to the cats and babies

That's what I like: a reader who knows her own mind.

http://www.mickeymacconnell.com/Lyrics%20The%20Politician%20Song.htm

no music, only lyrics

agreed... cats every time

And now for something a little different: The new comedy duo Stephen Colbert & Sean Spicer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hBpyEIlrDc