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DG's Saturday News Chuckle

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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

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

smiley - dragon


DG's Saturday News Chuckle

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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

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


DG's Saturday News Chuckle

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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

smiley - rofl That's what I like: a reader who knows her own mind. smiley - hug


DG's Saturday News Chuckle

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Prof Animal Chaos.C.E.O..err! C.E.Idiot of H2G2 Fools Guild (Official).... A recipient of S.F.L and S.S.J.A.D.D...plus...S.N.A.F.U.

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

no music, only lyricssmiley - biggrin


DG's Saturday News Chuckle

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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

smiley - snork


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2legs - Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side...

agreed... cats every time smiley - blushsmiley - blackcat


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Pierre de la Mer ~ sometimes slightly worried but never panicking ~

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

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

smiley - pirate


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