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Entries from September 2005

Book of Virtues

September 30th, 2005 · 6 Comments

“You could abort every black baby in this country, and your crime rate would go down”, said William Bennett. The same man that had prominent posts in the administrations of Reagan and Bush Sr., who is currently a syndicated radio talk show host/author of a really preachy book. Audio here. Other story here.
The book Freakonomics, […]

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Mad Science

September 29th, 2005 · 6 Comments

Let’s face it, ever since science started trolling the churches, kidnapping God-fearing folk and brainwashing them with their ‘theories’ - they’ve gained momentum as a group. They have gotten their agenda passed through the courts - their doctrine is now taught in schools and their followers are regularly shown on PBS.
This powerful lobby is […]

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Tags: · Uncategorized · Political Dribble · Yay Science!

The Walrus AND the Carpenter

September 28th, 2005 · 6 Comments

DeLay Indicted in Texas Fundraising Probe
WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader
Tom DeLay was indicted by a Texas grand jury Wednesday on a charge of conspiring to violate political fundraising laws, forcing him to temporarily step aside from his GOP post. He is the highest-ranking member of Congress to face criminal prosecution.
Tom Delay, ‘The Hammer’ - too […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Political Dribble · Topical Jokes Graveyard · Yay Science!

God Bless America

September 28th, 2005 · 2 Comments

Societies worse off ‘when they have God on their side’
By Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent
RELIGIOUS belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research published today.
I think we can all agree that claiming sole morality is (ironically) unscrupulous. I also think we can all […]

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It’s the thought that counts…

September 27th, 2005 · 5 Comments

It’s your money. You paid for it.
— George W. Bush in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Oct. 18, 2000
Bush plea for cash to rebuild Iraq raises $600
Mark Townsend in Houston
Sunday September 25, 2005
The Observer
An extraordinary appeal to Americans from the Bush administration for money to help pay for the reconstruction of Iraq has raised […]

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Video Clips

September 26th, 2005 · 9 Comments

Okay, these are tiny little clips of my act. It’s in WMP format. Enjoy!
Clip 1
Clip 2

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Tags: Uncategorized · Podcasts/Video

Use the ‘Clinton and Lewinsky’

September 25th, 2005 · 5 Comments

USA Today
Clinton used to help protect against HIV — literally
BEIJING (AP) — A rubber company in China has begun marketing condoms under the brand names Clinton and Lewinsky.
Spokesman Liu Wenhua, of the Guangzhou Rubber Group, said the company was handing out 100,000 free Clinton and Lewinsky condoms as part of a promotion to raise consumer […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Topical Jokes Graveyard · General Announcements

The Whisper Campaign

September 23rd, 2005 · 6 Comments

Did you hear that George W. fell off the wagon? The National Enquirer, written specifically for the inquiring minds of America, reports that Bush started drinking again under the stress of Hurricane Katrina.
In short, this rumor - whether it’s true or not - is suppose to hint at - whether intentionally leaked or not - […]

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Not Again!

September 21st, 2005 · 3 Comments

Rita is now a Cat 5.

I thought this year’s new hour-drama season was supposed to be the scariest thing on TV.
Who knew it would be beat out by The Weather Channel.

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Someone Asked

September 20th, 2005 · 2 Comments

Dear Tina:
My name is Katrina and ever since the hurricane people have been saying
bad things about me. What should I do?
Truly,
Not a Hurricane Katrina
Dear Not a Hurricane,
Damn. That must suck. My first thought is that you should start a support group for people named Katrina and people born on September 11th. You […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Political Dribble · Ask Tina

What Women Want

September 19th, 2005 · 8 Comments

Dear John Roberts,
Me: Sarcastic, under-employed humorist that spends most of her time reading obscure history books. I enjoy candle light dinners and long walks on the beach.
You: Successful, rich and good looking. You enjoy classic films such as Dr. Zhivago and North by Northwest.
This could work John! No one would have to […]

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Two Year Anniversary!

September 18th, 2005 · 4 Comments

Okay, so I am a little late. I set up a Blogger account early Aug. 2003. So it’s passed due to celebrate two years of The Sardonic Sideshow.
Oh, the memories…most I can’t actually recall because I lost all the comments when I moved to wordpress early this year.
Two years as a blogger. And yes, I’m […]

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Tags: General Announcements · FAQs

Mess in Texas

September 17th, 2005 · 1 Comment

Ways to know your popularity ratings are really, really low:
Check out any newspaper or news broadcast for the polls. (hint, hint).

Time Magazine and Newsweek articles about your presidency are sited on Moveon.org.

The curators at the Herbert Hoover National Library and Museum are offended by the comparison to you.

When a picture of you writing a note […]

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Poor Bill

September 16th, 2005 · 6 Comments

My mother has high blood pressure. Her doctor told her to change her diet. I told her to stop watching Fox News.
“Please Mom, don’t you want to live long enough to be put in that nursing home I promised you? Think of your children!”
Anyway, she tried cutting down. She won’t quit. She’s drunk on that […]

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