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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Naughty List”

Is is not nice to have a naughty list.

South Africa, Argus:  ”Time To Look For New Social Vices”

Just check with the Republican party, they know all about vice, in fact, they practice them.

USA, NY Post:  ”Pay Plan Ridiculous”

I assume you refer to paying Congressmen for their work.

Netherlands, Dutch News:  ”Commotion About Headscarf”

We get upset at covering heads, but not upset at uncovering bodies.

France, Connexion:  ”Slimmer Students Get Higher Grades”

I have a hunch professors prefer slim girls.

Saudi Arabia, Saudi  Gazette:  ”What Is A Junk Car Worth”

The more interesting question is what is a Junk Congress worth?

UK, Guardian:  ”Need To Die In Paris”

Personally, I prefer living in Paris.

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Turkey Headed To Authoritarian Rule

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Prime Minister Recep Erdogan increasingly seeks to instill  spirit which is more Muslim than Turkish. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, head of an important opposition party sharply condemned the drift toward making religion the center of his nation. “At work is an insidious attack on the rule of law and order in Turkey’s ruling party.” He pointed out that hundreds of journalists, publishers, military officers, members of the academic community and politicians have been either arrested or charged with crimes.

The Turkish economy is proceeding towards creating a modern society. This requires working with people who are not Muslim. It also means if Turkey desires membership in the European Union it must abandon this assault on democratic forces.

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New Rules On Leave For Caring For Vets

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Those liberals are at it again, they once more are interfering with the lives of American citizens and telling employers what they can or can not do. We are witnessing another step on the road to COMMUNISM! The Obama administration issued new regulations pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under new regulations, someone who cares for a wounded veteran is entitled to 26 weeks of UNPAID leave from employers. And, if a spouse is called away on sudden deployment an employer must grant 12 weeks of UNPAID leave to their employee.

I await Republican denunciation of these steps toward SOCIALISM. It is the end of capitalism when employers are FORCED BY GOVERNMENT to give UNPAID LEAVE to employees for frivolous activities like caring for wounded veterans. Thank God we have real Americans like Sarah Palin to protect us against Foreigners like Barack Obama who want to destroy capitalism.

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Oops, So I Had A Bomb!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Trey Scott is a demolition expert who returned from his last deployment to Afghanistan and attempted to get on a plane. Authorities found his carry on bag contained C4, a powerful explosive. Trey informed the police it was normal for members of the Green Berets to carry C4 explosives since one never knew when they would be required. Actually, he had previously been detained for carrying a smoke grenade, but security decided it was not worth their time to check for other explosives

During his initial interrogation, Trey never mentioned the previous event on December 24 at Fayetteville where they found a smoke grenade. I really don’t know why anyone is upset, isn’t it preferable to have a member of the Green Berets blow up the plane rather than have one of those godless Muslim terrorists do it?

Doesn’t this story make you feel more comfortable when traveling on a plane?

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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

US, Army Times: “US Military Wants Iran To Return Drone”

I suspect this request will drone on and on before it is met.

UK, Independent:  “Bye, Bye England”

Hello, hello Europe.

Sweden, Local:  “Swedish Sex School Founder Faked It”

What a downer.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  “Cannabis Found In House”

I guess this house is way up there in the sky.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  “What You Did Was Evil”

Sorry, we are just  Republican members of Congress, that is what we are supposed to do.

Norway, Norway Post:  “Too Many Turkeys In Town”

Well, it is a conservative convention, so who else would be here?

UK, Guardian:  “I’m Sick Of  White Christmas”

Scrooge!

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Mitt Does Not Get Gay Answer

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Mitt Romney was doing his bit as a candidate by wandering through a diner shaking hands and chatting with people. He came to Bob Garon, a Vietnam war  veteran, and inquired about his tour in Vietnam. Garon has a male spouse and asked the former governor if he would repeal the New Hampshire law which legalizses gay marriage. Mitt insists marriage is “between a man and a woman.” Mr. Garon responded; “It’s good to know how you feel that you do not believe  everyone is entitled to his constitutional rights.”

Mitt responded that at the time the Constitution was written “it was pretty clear marriage was between a man and a woman.” Of course, at that time, it was pretty clear that slavery was legal. It was pretty clear that women did not have the right to vote. Yes, Mitt, go back to those days.

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They Serve But Don’t!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The Northwest Community College in the great state of Wyoming has a policy which requires any student group seeking funding to perform community service in order to demonstrate a sense of community. A  new veterans group of 25 students asked for some funding and was told they had to perform community service. Dillon Deffinbaugh, head of the student group made clear it was important not to set a precedent by allowing prior community service to be considered.

I am speechless. One percent of Americans serve in the Armed Forces which protect the other 99%. Members of the Armed Forces do not hand out soup to the homeless or take care of the elderly, they actually risk their lives in order to serve the American community. Veterans return from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with PTSD. I have a hunch none of those performing community service in Powell, Wyoming will become stressed.

Happy Pearl Harbor day.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

To accept life does not mean to accept it.

There are no Tooth Fairies in Heaven. If you  cut taxes, less money comes in.

Walk along Broadway in New York City and you will encounter con men who sell real Rollex watches for $25.  I guess that is where Herman Cain began his career.

These days tote bags weigh more than the child.

I rarely hold my head in palm of my hands to display wonder.

Newt, Mitt, Rick, Rick and Herman on the bass sounds like a Gospel group.

A pleasant sight is watching a young boy hold seat for mom.

Wonder of wonders, Michele Bachmann actually made an intelligent remark.

OWS, today Wall Street, tomorrow the…….

To know thyself is to know others.

I sometimes wonder if we are witnessing the storm before the calm in America.

A piece of paper flew in the window and landed on the desk of Mitt Romney. He signed it.

I miss the Beatles.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

I miss the Marx Brothers although listening to Republicans discuss the world is much funnier.

Anger is like a hurricane sweeping over the land leaving in its wake wounded people.

Those who say, “a lot of people” to support their ideas have a lot of nerve.

Anyone who says “young man” to me earns a smile.

Anyone who holds open a door for me earns a scowl.

I am Depression born and always take responsibility for my actions.

Fear not the dawn it means you are alive.

Fewer and fewer women wear long dresses.

An old hefty black woman receives many hugs.

Every American must be taught economics.

I do not recall the last time I purchased a bag of potato chips to go with a sandwich.

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Gingrich: Blame Gingrich Group, Not Me!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Newt Gingrich is a man who thinks with an historical mind. He knows all about lobbying groups which proves this is a man one should consult when one desires to find out how to make money as a lobbyist. Of course, he told students at Harvard Business School, “what’s happened is we’ve grown a consulting industry so instead of having old-time big city machine bosses, we now have these consultants.” As for him, “I do no lobbying of any kind. I never have.” As he points out, companies pay Gingrich Group for lobbying, but they do not pay Newt Gingrich.

OK, so his group pulled in $1.8 million from Freddie Mac, a corporation he has denounced. OK, the health industry gave Gingrich Group $200,000 a year for several years. OK, the Gingrich Group pulled in over $35 million during the past decade. Do you know why they made so much money?

THE ANSWER. Industry wants Newt Gingrich to teach them about American history. They respect him as an historian and want to know how learning about the War of 1812 will ensure they make money giving home loans. As anyone knows, if you understand the War with Mexico, it can help your stores to sell more tacos!

After listening to this pudgy man spout his BS, all I can say is, “bring back political bosses!”

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