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Long Live the King (of Spain!)
Just like any decent American, I used to admire Hugo Chavez for his vigorous Bush-bating. Now, I see he’s just a big baby. When Chavez wouldn’t stop interrupting Spain’s Prime Minister, who was defending the honor of his predecessor, King Juan … Continue reading
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Creflo A. Dollar: Name of the Month
I’ve just learned about the ministry of Rev. Creflo A. Dollar, a televangelist who preaches Prosperity Theology. His ministry is currently under investigation by a US Senate Committee, along with a few others. Rev. Dollar has refused to turn over … Continue reading
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Meet Madhu Kishwar
I have been thinking about Lakshmi, the Indian toddler with eight limbs who just underwent surgery to make her look normal. I thought she looked kind of beautiful, like a Shiva or an octopus. But I don’t want to be … Continue reading
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Blackwater: Be Afraid, Get Mad
This interview with Jeremy Scahill has reminded me to fear and loathe Blackwater and its founder, Eric Prince, who just happens to be a fundamentalist Christian. Blackwater also operates a division called Total Intelligence Solutions, run by Cofer Black, former head … Continue reading
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Circumcision: Mutilation or Free Speech
The Oregon Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether a 12 year old boy should be circumcised, and it’s a real mess. A divorced couple are fighting over their rights to make the decision for their son, who is … Continue reading
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Teachers in Love
All my hopes for the latest teacher-student romance were dashed today when I read that they were caught and arrested in Mexico, at a mall. What a thrilling escapade it must have been. She will probably spend the rest of … Continue reading
E Tu, Dog the Bounty Hunter?
I barely know who he is, but I’m shocked to hear that Dog used the word ‘nigger’ on the phone. Can they prove it was really him? Surely not. Even though he’s spent time in a Mexican prison, it doesn’t mean … Continue reading
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Karen Hughes: Heck of a Job, Brownie!
Karen Hughes has resigned as George Bush’s undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. Condi accepted her resignation and noted of Hughes: “She has done a remarkable job.” As we now know, this can be translated to: She … Continue reading
Amy Winehouse: A German Review
I guess Amy Winehouse had some difficulties during her recent concert in Germany. It breaks my heart to think she may not be able to pull herself together. Still, it’s fun to read this wacky Google translation of a German … Continue reading
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Are You Worried About Angry Monkeys?
I’ve been worried ever since that birthday cake chimp attack, so it’s good to have some advice on this subject. Slate tells us how to behave around an angry monkey, but I think the first step is to avoid New … Continue reading
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