Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/5/23

Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/5/23
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even with headlines like “Disney pulls plug in Florida,” doesn’t need to be complicated and … Read more

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith: ‘Great Grandma Was Ike’s Lovechild’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith: ‘Great Grandma Was Ike’s Lovechild’
David Wollman lives north of the border. No, not that border. The other one. Canada. (sighs) He uses his keyboard in the struggle to give voice to those who speak goof to power, and remind us all that it takes a village to raise an idiot.

After criticism for claims of indigenous roots, Danielle Smith now says she’s related to Dwight Eisenhower and a Russian Tsar. Alberta, Canada Premier Danielle Smith is setting down … Read more

Future News: Independent Voters Flee to Canada

Future News: Independent Voters Flee to Canada
Steve Schneider lives in Florida. Retired, he sometimes gets a good laugh following a few authoritarian politicians who call the Sunshine State home.

Independent voters who swept Republicans into power now see the chaos they’ve unleashed and are heading to Canada in droves. Independent voters who swept Republicans into power nationally … Read more

Canada and U.S. Jointly Announce ‘Janteenth: Stupid Peoples Day’

Canada and U.S. Jointly Announce ‘Janteenth: Stupid Peoples Day’
David Wollman lives north of the border. No, not that border. The other one. Canada. (sighs) He uses his keyboard in the struggle to give voice to those who speak goof to power, and remind us all that it takes a village to raise an idiot.

The countries agree on a UN Human Rights Declaration to create a national day of awareness, “Stupid Peoples Day.” Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe … Read more

Ripping the Headlines Today, 1/4/22

Ripping the Headlines Today, 1/4/22
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, especially about the passing of Betty White, doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s … Read more

Dear America: A Letter from Canada, eh?

Dear America: A Letter from Canada, eh?
Dave's political satire and short humor have appeared in most major North American newspapers. He is also the author of several humor collections including "Dare to be Average", "Screams & Whispers" and "King Donald I" available on Amazon.
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Dear America, Hi there. It’s Canada here. I know this is probably not a good time but I feel I really have no choice. In short, I’m breaking … Read more

Ripping the Headlines Today, 8/11/20

Ripping the Headlines Today, 8/11/20
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more

American Political Landscape: The End Justifies the Meanie

Dave's political satire and short humor have appeared in most major North American newspapers. He is also the author of several humor collections including "Dare to be Average", "Screams & Whispers" and "King Donald I" available on Amazon.
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As a Canadian looking in on the American political landscape, all I can say is what the hell happened? Growing up in northern New York State sixty years … Read more

Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/28/19

Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/28/19
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more

Seldom Reliable Sources Reveal Yet More of Trump’s Telephone Tag Game

Seldom Reliable Sources Reveal Yet More of Trump’s Telephone Tag Game
Dave's political satire and short humor have appeared in most major North American newspapers. He is also the author of several humor collections including "Dare to be Average", "Screams & Whispers" and "King Donald I" available on Amazon.
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More phone calls by Trump you haven’t yet heard about reveal a Pandora’s Box of telephone tag conversations with foreign leaders. With the latest revelation of an inappropriate … Read more

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