Ripping the Headlines Today, 8/6/14

Ripping the Headlines Today, 8/6/14
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

Plutocracy or Kochocracy?

The New York Times says Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Will Durst “is quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” The Humor Times says "Durst is the Sage of Satire, the Learned Lampooner, the King of Political Satire!" Check his website for upcoming stand-up performance dates. Will's books, including Elect to Laugh! A Hilarious, Common Sense Guide to American Politics are available at Amazon and better bookstores all over this great land of ours. From Ulysses Press.
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The Koch-headed plutocracy has arrived In the bad old days, medieval German Lords figured out how to pocket some quick coin by charging a toll on the primitive … Read more

Psychologists Worried About Growth of Post Black Friday Buying Syndrome

Psychologists Worried About Growth of Post Black Friday Buying Syndrome
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‘Black Friday Buying Syndrome’ – consumers consumed? Mental authorities are warning of the expansion of a relatively new psychic dysfunction they have named PBFBS – “Post Black Friday … Read more

The Hunger Games Are Real: We Are the Districts

The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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Hunger Games, American Style By Carl Gibson, Reader Supported News The few rich men who control the Capitol have successfully managed to consolidate the majority of the nation’s … Read more

Thanksgiving Found Battered and Beaten in Back Alley

Thanksgiving Found Battered and Beaten in Back Alley
rfreed has a fertile, if somewhat warped, imagination. Read him at your own risk! More laugh gaffes available at Semi-Humorous Humor
!!!!!Buy 'The Alaska Papers' from lulu.com. Only $10 !!!!! An almost funny publication!
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Once-revered Thanksgiving holiday now on life support The holiday of Thanksgiving was found badly beaten in a back alley today. The holiday, which has been waning in power … Read more

Holiday Formerly Known as ‘Thanksgiving’ to be Called ‘Selfish-Taking’

Holiday Formerly Known as ‘Thanksgiving’ to be Called ‘Selfish-Taking’
rfreed has a fertile, if somewhat warped, imagination. Read him at your own risk! More laugh gaffes available at Semi-Humorous Humor
!!!!!Buy 'The Alaska Papers' from lulu.com. Only $10 !!!!! An almost funny publication!
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Due to the state of our society, ‘Thanksgiving’ is to be renamed Thanksgiving, once a proud cornerstone of our traditional American holidays with roots harkening back to our … Read more

Argus Hamilton on the News: Toronto Mayor, Obamacare & More!

Argus Hamilton is the man Robin Williams once called "the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom." Argus' daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, including the Humor Times, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the country.
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In the news:  Toronto Mayor, Obamacare & More! The Mars Curiosity rover was rebooted by NASA Monday after it had an unexpected glitch this past weekend. So far … Read more

Al-Qaeda Plans Impacted by Labor Issues

Al-Qaeda Plans Impacted by Labor Issues
A writer, hack if you wish to have the true definition, who enjoys putting the weird thoughts that run through my mind to words. I mostly enjoy writing about things political, but for variety will occasionally post something else.
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Al-Qaeda insists drone attacks are not the problem Al-Qaeda senior leaders this morning released a statement that conflicts with U.S. analyst determination that their movement has been decimated … Read more

Walmart’s Grey Thursday Leads to ‘I’ve Got to Throw a Lot of Stuff Out Pastel Yellow Tuesday’

Walmart’s Grey Thursday Leads to  ‘I’ve Got to Throw a Lot of Stuff Out Pastel Yellow Tuesday’
rfreed has a fertile, if somewhat warped, imagination. Read him at your own risk! More laugh gaffes available at Semi-Humorous Humor
!!!!!Buy 'The Alaska Papers' from lulu.com. Only $10 !!!!! An almost funny publication!
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The intense focus on post-Thanksgiving retail selling initiated by the “Black Friday” tradition has now been one-upped by Walmart’s new play of starting specials on Thanksgiving night, thus … Read more

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