Last Laugh: How Obama Will Take The White House After All

Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:49 AM EST

Imagine: The Democratic Convention is upon us. Obama pulls in with more delegates, but not enough to secure the nomination, not without the support of the so-called "Superdelegates," who throw the nomination to Hillary Clinton.

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OK, OK I GET IT – GUNS ARE GOOD

Fri Feb 1, 2008 12:52 PM EST

I'm a practical gal; I don't get stuff that I don't need. And for most of my life I've been a city gal, and I've never had a reason to own a gun. Truthfully, I've never even held a gun, and I've never heard one shot outside of TV or movies.

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Larry Craig Hits Top 40!

Seeded on Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:37 PM EDT (myspace.com)

OK, I know. Larry Craig jokes are old already.

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People: Schwarzenegger will never be in the White House.

Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:19 PM EDT

The latest demand that Arnold Schwarzenegger answer the supposed call to duty and run in '08 as someone's veep comes from Walter Ellis writing in The Belfast Telegraph, with a "leading US environmentalist" declaring his dream to be the New York mayor Michael Bloomberg headlining …

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New Book Reveals: G.W. Bush Likes Doing Impressions of "Dr. Evil" from "Austin Powers"

Seeded on Wed Sep 5, 2007 5:19 PM EDT (The New York Times)

In "Dead Certain" [Robert] Draper ...

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Home Depot: Sly as a Fox?

Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:59 PM EDT

Home Depot introduced an Eco Options label in April, giving their customers the choice to buy products that Home Depot has judged to be environmentally friendly.

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Are Voters More Namby-Pamby Than Politicians?

Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:52 PM EDT

Gail Collins is back on the New York Times' Op-Ed page. Thank the Maker. No one can tell it like she can. The header of her column today suggests that her latest piece is all about McCain. But it's not really. It's all about the voters.

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It's just as easy to vote for a rich man as a poor one.

Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:26 PM EDT

Tom Matthews wrote an hilarious Op-Ed piece in the Baltimore Sun. It's called Bloomberg: the right billionaire? It's come to this: The best hope for this grand experiment in democracy may hinge on the right billionaire coming along to buy his way into the White House.

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Jumped Jelly Bean Ready To Rumble

Seeded on Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:47 PM EDT (HeraldOnline.com)

After being belly-flopped last month in a Roseville assault, the corpulent mascot of Fairfield's famous jelly bean factory plans to take a self-defense class today at the visitor's center. Mr.

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Why Paris Hilton Should Not Be In Jail

Fri Jun 8, 2007 1:52 PM EDT

It's not about Paris. I honestly don't give a damn about her, her music, her fame, her personality – whatever those things may be worth. What I care about is her money. We want the rich to have privileges. Isn't that why we're all working so hard?

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Virgin Named In Paternity Suit - Accused Gay Man Has Never Had Sex With A Woman

Seeded on Wed Jun 6, 2007 7:04 PM EDT (The New York Times)

"Do you mind if I tell them?" Ms. Robbins asked. "Not at all," Mr. Shaieb replied. "It's fine." Ms. Robbins addressed the magistrate. "Mr. Shaieb is gay," she said. "He's never had sex with a woman in his life."

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NYC Taxis Going Green!

Seeded on Wed May 23, 2007 5:53 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that as part of PlaNYC, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will implement new emissions and mileage standards for yellow taxicabs that will lead to a fully hybrid fleet by 2012 – the largest, cleanest fleet of taxis on the planet.

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