Category Archives: Satire

HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

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

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald: “Rough Justice”

Just be black skinned and walk the streets of any US town.

US, aol: “Santorum and Romney Hold Bit Meeting”

Naturally, it began with a big prayer.

USA, NY Post: “Escort Woman Speaks Out”

“For you, it is only $150 for the night.”

Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Hot Ticket”

Hearing Newt Gingrich speaking the truth about reasons for seeking office.

Finland, Sanomat: “Fight For Right To Party”

I would be more impressed if you fought for the right NOT to party!

Sweden, Local: “Squeeze Penis Is Not Assault”

However, using it is.

Turkey, Hurriyet: “Truck Driver Assaults Ambulance Driver”

I am delivering Bibles so I have the right to go first!

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on May 6, 2012 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

Watching old people dance, peaceful and quiet.

I marvel how waitresses carry trays.

Old men frequently sit down before their wives do.

To not love is to not live.

It is lonely waiting for a carry out order.

Mystery of Life: Do people chew food differently in afternoon than in morning?

All things with wires baffle me.

Hard physical labor is the cure to avoid hard times when elderly.

I arrived for a meeting and was all alone. A weird feeling until someone else arrived.

Senior citizens at McDonald’s get smaller cups to go with lower price. Seems unfair.

To avoid taking a chance is to avoid taking a chance on something new.

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Capitalists Are New Gods!

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

Once upon a time, a long long time ago, there were political parties all over the world, particularly in the US or Australia or England which were committed to pass laws that would control the wealth of the upper five percent. Alas, that was then, today is now. Australia has witnessed the rise of billionaires and now there are at least 29 which means there are now 29 people who believe their wealth enables them to decide what transpires in the nation. It is one thing to blare the horn of your Rolls Royce, another to use money in order to influence public policy. Mining barons in Australia used their money to get rid of one prime minister and to make certain there were few laws that incresed taxes on their wealth.

Clive Palmer, who intends to build another Titanic is also committed to use money to control his government. He thunders against the CIA working with Green environmentalists in order to damage efforts to safe the environment. In Australia, the top 1% now control 12% of the nation’s wealth, and their goal is to attain the US rate where the top 1% control 18% of the wealth.

Oh, to inhabit a land in which money talks.

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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

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

Portugal, Portugal News: ”Arrested For Attempted Murder”

Does that mean one is not arrested for murder?

Ireland, Independent: ”Get Warm Send Off”

These days with weather becoming warmer what else can we do?

Australia,Sydney Morning Herald: ”How To Retire Early And Have Good Life”

Make certain you work on Wall Street.

China, China Daily: ”Eight Referred For Highway Robbery”

Sounds like highway robbery to me.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald: ”Hunt For Bones In Home”

Dem bones, den comes, den home bones!

USA, Army Times: ”I Didn’t Commit Rape”

Assault yes, rape no?

Norway, Norway Post: ”Too Sexy For Own Sex”

Another example of transgender in action.

Finland, Sanomat: ”Fright Night For Pies”

Not getting cooked?

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Secret Service No Longer Secret

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

I certainly expected higher standards of performance from those who work in our Secret Service. OK, they spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes and leading the good life in Colombia while allegedly guarding the president against secret terrorists. Little did President Obama realize the only secret people in his vicinity were the guys who were supposed to guard him against those secret folk.

Administration spokesperson Jay Carney insists there will be a” complete investigation in order to avoid making determinations about the conclusion of the investigation.” There is no question this is very clear, but rather confusing. The entire world knows what happened, but Washington must conduct an investigation as to what happened. Only in America

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

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

Sweden, Local: ”Man Fined For Giving Son Cigs And Beer”

I guess it is never too early to begin this stuff with kids.

USA, aol: ’JoeThe Pumbler Dealt Big Rejection”

Got flushed down the toilet?

Norway, Norway Post: ”Unlawful Arrest Frees Man”

What about the thousands who are not freed?

France, Connexion: ”Torture Sale Called Off”

Whips, handcuffs, and other such helpful toys available.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald: ”No Boobs On Bikes”

Does that law also apply to the presence of a penis?

Czech Republic, Prague Post: ”I’m A Dickhead”

A wonderful description of Dick Cheney

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald: ”I Can’t Recall My Life”

The story of those who are downsized.

USA, aol: ”Baboons Learn Real Words From Gibberish”

So, that’s how members of the Republican party learn how to speak English!

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on April 15, 2012 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

Leave a child alone for a few moments and she will find a way to play with her hands.

Money problems lead to personal problems.

Some are born to greatness, others are born to seek the Republican presidential nomination.

Some walk with measured steps, I don’t.

I never place hands in back pockets, some do.

Mitt Romney reminds me of the little man atop a wedding cake.

The wealthier is one the more one whines how poor people take their money.

To be poor is to accept the life given and do the best one can.

Young girls tend to have same hair style as friends.

Many use butt to push open door, I don’t.

Study people to know thyself.

Je crois, alors je suis, I think, therefore I am.

I suspect five men will decide providing health care is a violation of freedom, but compelling seat belts in cars or car insurance is not.

My word is my bond, I am Depression born.

Like so many of immigrant stock, I exist as an American, the past is lost to me.

Our child lives in our adult mind.

Success is easy to handle, adversity compels heroism.

There are those seeking riches of money and there are those seeking riches of heart.

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“I Am A Racist” Says John Derbyshire

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

It is always refreshing when American conservatives speak the truth, particularly when discussing issues dealing with racism. National Review columnist John Derbyshire offered some friendly advice to white folk in case they encounter those with black skins. He urged white parents to have the following conversation with their children before letting them depart from the house:

1. “Avoid large concentration of blacks not known to you personally.

2. Stay out of black neighborhoods.

3. Don’t attend events that attract black folk.

4. Don’t act like a Good Samaritan if you see some black person in trouble.

I find his comments amusing. As a Jewish child raised in the thirties it was common for many business establishments not to hire Jews because we smelled funny. Of course, it was common sense not to get close to Italians because they smelled of garlic. The National Review fired Derbyshire. Why? He is among the few conservatives who openly says what is in his heart.

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