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Ignorance is Bliss
Peace was just beyond our boldly projected fingertips. Then the World Wars came and shattered the illusion. Have no fear, friends. Such days have reappeared on humanity’s horizon.
Free Advice for a Potential World Leader
Dear Mrs. Palin, I keep reading news pieces about how you might want to make a run at the presidency in four years. I offer you my best wishes. And this advice.
Context
My unorthodox method of news browsing led me to CNN’s report on President-Elect Obama’s pick for chief of staff just from the Onion’s recent videos.
Dumbed Down Depression
You’ll notice I haven’t commented much on the economic downturn. Fortunately, some people who actually know what is happening have commented. And he has commented in a way that makes sense to all of us. Like Dr. Saxon explaining Platonic forms to Cowboy Dave, it’s beautiful and beneficial to all of us.
Jones doesn’t ring like Colbert
I dare you to pronounce my sardonicism unwarranted.
The Best and Brightest
I’m tempted to think this article is actually a work of fiction, because it hits so many humor points.
In Other News…
A six-paragraph summary of everything you need to know today.
iRead
Disclaimer: I usually wouldn’t try to discuss advanced scientific issues, given the fact that I’m relatively inept in the field (relative to the average third-grader pulling the legs off bugs). However, I made an exception in this case.
A new entry for the improv book
OK, I’m single. I admit that at the outset, acknowledging my lack of understanding regarding romantic relationships. But how exactly do you end up as the boyfriend in this situation?
Crashed on Re-entry
Did you hear? Youssif1 finally got to meet a hero.
More specifically—Spiderman. Some dude put on tights, flicked his wrist, gave Youssif a hug and made his day.
I’m happy for Youssif.
CNN is happy for Youssif.
CNN is happy for CNN.
I’m not happy for CNN.
After a two-month sabbatical from the news, I was overcome with a sense of [...]