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Various blogs, featuring humor, oddities, news and interesting items.

It’s Way Past Time to Get the Big Money Out of Politics

James Israel
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James Israel
The Humor Times founder/publisher/editor/writer may wear a lot of hats, but he likes it that way. Still, his favorite job is writing fake news articles. He is also a musician and songwriter, who plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, with several CDs to his credit.
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I have long advocated this sentiment, and I am encouraged to see the “#GetMoneyOut” movement started on twitter and with this online petition. Of course, it’ll take a … Read more

I Am Not Moving

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Humor Times
Humor Times
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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But you may be moved by this interesting portrait of the Occupy Wall Street movement, juxtaposed with protests in other countries. This short film by Corey Ogilvie highlights … Read more

Econ. 101: Alan Grayson Schools P.J. O’Rourke on OWS

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Econ. 101: Alan Grayson Schools P.J. O’Rourke on OWS
Humor Times
Humor Times
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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On the Bill Maher show recently, Alan Grayson set P.J. O’Rourke straight: “Let me tell what they’re talking about. They’re complaining about the fact the Wall Street wrecked … Read more

The Surreal Thing

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The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer is a mixed bag of humor, socio-political observations and ephemera from the perspective of a eclectic Pagan veteran of the counter-culture. Philip Posehn's main blog is at The Town Scryer.
The Town Scryer
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  Yes, that is a bra for a cow. circa 1949. One of my readers has informed me that as a result of years of breeding for maximum … Read more

Why We Ought To Increase NEA Funding

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The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer is a mixed bag of humor, socio-political observations and ephemera from the perspective of a eclectic Pagan veteran of the counter-culture. Philip Posehn's main blog is at The Town Scryer.
The Town Scryer
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  The photo above is of the ambitious and daring set for the opera, “Andre’  Che’nier”. The opera by Umberto Giordano, set to an Italian libretto by Luigi … Read more

Decadent Gifts for the Uber Rich

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The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer is a mixed bag of humor, socio-political observations and ephemera from the perspective of a eclectic Pagan veteran of the counter-culture. Philip Posehn's main blog is at The Town Scryer.
The Town Scryer
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Thinking of telling that CEO where he can stick that eight figure bonus?   Yes, it is in fact exactly what it looks like if you thought the … Read more

Naomi Klein: Occupy Wall Street vs The Shock Doctrine

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Naomi Klein: Occupy Wall Street vs The Shock Doctrine
Humor Times
Humor Times
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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by Naomi Klein I was honored to be invited to speak at Occupy Wall Street on Thursday night. Since amplification is (disgracefully) banned, and everything I said had … Read more

Jon Stewart on Sarah Palin: Take the Money and Don’t Run

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Humor Times
Humor Times
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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Video clip of the week! Jon Stewart on Sarah Palin: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Indecision 2012 – Take the Money … Read more

Oddly dressed protesters vs exquisitely tailored plutocrats

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Oddly dressed protesters vs exquisitely tailored plutocrats
Humor Times
Humor Times
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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Excerpted from a column by Paul Krugman in the New York Times: When the Occupy Wall Street protests began three weeks ago, most news organizations were derisive if … Read more

Class Warfare and Dwarf Tossing

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Class Warfare and Dwarf Tossing
The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer
The Town Scryer is a mixed bag of humor, socio-political observations and ephemera from the perspective of a eclectic Pagan veteran of the counter-culture. Philip Posehn's main blog is at The Town Scryer.
The Town Scryer
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Mr. Fish. John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri — Meanwhile, the GOP introduced a bill to legalize dwarf tossing. Really. From  The Palm Beach Post Rep. Ritch Workman, … Read more

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