Category Archives: Humor

Sarah and Todd sizzle

From The Other McCain at Hot Air: “Now, here’s my idea: I told my source to give my phone number to . . . uh, two sources in Wasilla, Alaska, if you get my drift. Because I’ve made my living as a … Continue reading

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Obama Fires Izzo

…awards Michigan State 18 points.

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Probably Overpaying

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The New F***ing Citibank

The New F***ing Citibank – watch more funny videos NSFW due to strong language.

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So This is How the Zombie Apocalypse Starts

The good news is that it starts in Russia. According to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, a mosquito managed to live 18 months clinging to the outside of the International Space Station, without any food, being bombarded by radiation … Continue reading

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Heh

Dilbert

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Two Cows Theory of AIG Implosion

I always love these explanations. Hat Tip: Megan McArdle

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Step Right Up! It’s Your Bailout Too!

I hear repeatedly from our fellow citizens “where is my bailout?” For those who have been wondering the fine journalists at Vanity Fair have found the paperwork so you can begin applying now for, as the application says, “free government … Continue reading

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Our Government’s Economic Policy Explained

By Fred Thompson. With only the most minor quibbles I not only laughed, but cried. Pretty much dead on: The sad thing is that it isn’t only “liberal” economists, it is the meat of the profession and plenty of so … Continue reading

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On Market Forces

(via: Inkcinct)

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A Scandal in Seven Hills

The premier of New South Wales, Mr. Nathan Rees, was reportedly surprised to discover that an illegal brothel was in operation above his offices, in a commercial building in the Seven Hills area outside Sydney. Unfortunately for the brothel’s owners, … Continue reading

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Whoopee, its bailout time!

From the comments at Financial Times: Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) — In a surprise move today, Whoopee Cushions Inc was approved bank holding company status by the Fed to enable the company access to the recently revised TURD scheme. Imported far-eastern … Continue reading

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On Forum Dissent

Quite possibly the best board rule of all time: If you expect to come here, spout idiotic opinions, write poorly, or just otherwise make an ass of yourself, don’t expect to be mollycoddled. If you are not smart, not funny, … Continue reading

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Where the Hell is Matt?

This is the greatness of the internet

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Laid Off By Lehman: One Broker’s Story

Heh, heh, heh.

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Strategery Capital Management LLC

A new distressed debt leveraged hedge fund has been launched: Go visit the website for all their competitive advantages!

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China Pulls a Lapham – UPDATED

China space mission article hits Web before launch A news story describing a successful launch of China’s long-awaited space mission and including detailed dialogue between astronauts launched on the Internet Thursday, hours before the rocket had even left the ground. … Continue reading

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Two Girls and a Dream

(Houston Chronicle)

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New Era Mergers

From Craigs List, though it has since been removed: H/T- Alphaville

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Summarizing Bob Barr

From the Onion. (1995–2007) Trying to control the faith, sexuality, reproduction, drug use, and national allegiance of every single American. (2007–) Aw, F–k it. H/T: Reason

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Bernanke has a solution

FROM: Dr Ben Bernanke Central Bank of United States of America 01-658-555-1234 TO: CEO Lagos, Nigeria Dear Friend: I have been requested by the regional members Federal Reserve of the USA to contact you for assistance in resolving a matter. … Continue reading

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Have A Laugh On Me

If you’re not laughing hysterically while watching this, then you’re probably crying uncontrollably … from laughing so hard. Turn up the volume for this one: Funniest Laugh Ever – Watch more free videos

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Two Americas

I am not an Ann Coulter fan.  Sometimes, however, you must give the woman her due. Evidence is accumulating that John Edwards is right — there really are “two Americas.” There’s one where men cheat on their cancer-stricken wives and … Continue reading

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More from the Kettle

I still hate the housing bill.

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Driving a Bargain

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Mr. Hopey Changitude

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Metternich would be proud

Obama makes his first effort at diplomacy with the Palestinians. The response: F- – – Washington, f- – – Obama and f- – – you. I feel encouraged, how about you?

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Finally! Car Blogging!

I am co-bloggers Keith and Josh will be thrilled to know that Vanity Fair now has a gay car blog.

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Don’t piss off the wordsmith

It isn’t just that this is funny-or so devastatingly literate, profane and lovingly crafted- and all over the removal of the indefinite article “a”. Nor is is just that Giles is so absolutely correct to be so exercised over the … Continue reading

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Fiscal Responsibility

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The Media is on the Job

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Bosom Buddies

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The Horse is out of the Barn

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The Amoral Nature of Moral Hazard

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Ch-ch-ch-Changes …

I won’t bore you with the details, but I’ve been invited to blog at QandO and I took it. That’s right, I hopped all over that opportunity like a starving alley cat on plate of tuna fresh and a saucer … Continue reading

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The Launch

Due to popular demand, I’ve thrown my hat into the race. (HT: My Best Man)

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The Unbearable Deification of Obama

Perhaps the most interesting thing to come out of this (unbearably) long campaign season is the rare opportunity to witness deification in process. From Mark Morford, a San Francisco Gate columnist: Is Obama an enlightened being? Spiritual wise ones say: … Continue reading

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Bob Barr on The Colbert Report

Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr appeared on the Colbert Report last night. Check out the video after the jump. Some commentary from the American Spectator here.

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Greatest Judicial Opinion of Our Time

This has to be seen by all judicial and college football fans. I’m not sure what the original complaint was, but the opinion is great. Pay special attention to the footnotes to learn that it is the official opinion of … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Brains

Guess what part of your brain is not primarily for storing information about a two gyrating hippos on a camping trip. The right parahippocampal gyrus. Much to your (and my) surprise, that part of the brain is used to detect … Continue reading

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Food For Thought

After speculating upon Hillary Clinton’s strategic thinking with respect to the Democratic nomination, James Taranto concludes (emphasis added): To summarize, Mrs. Clinton maximizes her chances of becoming president if she (1) does enough damage to Obama to snatch the nomination … Continue reading

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Spam Comments

Reading through our spam comment queue is like listening to Feel Good Hit of the Summer.

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Synergy at ASHC

This post + this post = This.

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Two Iraqi Jokes

Both via Major John at Miserable Donuts, a milblog. First, a joke as told by an Iraqi Army captain: President Jalal Talibani summoned the leaders of the Iraqi parliament to his office for a meeting. In the middle of the … Continue reading

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This Kid Has a Bright Future Ahead of Him

Ralph Hardy, a 13 year old from Newark, Texas confessed to ordering an extra credit card from his father’s existing credit card company, and took his friends on a $30,000 spending spree, culminating in playing “Halo” on an Xbox with … Continue reading

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Why White People Like Free Health Care

Yet another reason to read Steve Newton, you discover blogs with stuff like this on it: But the secret reason why all white people love socialized medicine is that they all love the idea of receiving health care without having … Continue reading

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Man I Hate Illinois Nazis

I’m sure by now most of you have heard of Tony Zirkle, the Indiana lawyer running for Congress (as a third candidate) who attended a Nazi party in Chicago. However, I found his campaign site and joy of joys, it … Continue reading

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The Wonders of the Midwest

Ever since I moved to the Midwest four-point-five long months ago, I’ve been amazed at the subtle difference that occasionally make me feel like I’m in another country. Maybe Arlington, VA is just too damned humorless, but there are random … Continue reading

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Life Imitates the Onion

9/11 Conspiracy Theories ‘Ridiculous’ al Qaeda says – The Onion April 2nd Al-Qaeda accuses Iran of 9/11 lie – BBC April 22nd

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Beware the Believers

Heh, a response to Richard Dawkins and the unbelievers amongst us. Right or wrong, arrogant condescension does not go unpunished. Hat tip: D.A. Ridgely

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