Give Us This Day Our Daily Jest (February 27, 2009)
Senate Democrats are upset over the Obama administration’s plan to leave 50,000 troops in Iraq. Said one, “What about all that money for white flags we put in the stimulus bill?”
A former Bush administration spokesperson says President Obama’s claims of fiscal responsibility are “the height of audacity.” So it’s safe to say he wasn’t quoting the former president.
Senator Clinton is sending an envoy to several Asian nations to discuss North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. She’d go herself but…you know.
A Missouri man who police say died of natural causes was found to have two bullet holes in head. A department spokesman said, “But that’s what naturally happens if you don’t present your registration fast enough.”
Republicans at the Conservative Political Action Conference said they must learn the lesson that comes with losing your own principles…and a boat load of Congressional seats.
A move to protect a small animal called the American pika could endanger businesses in the West. Particularly in danger is “Big Bob’s Deep Fried American Pikas.”
Great Moments in Jest History (From the Jesting Archives): July 18, 2005
One out of every three 10-year-olds in South Africa is having sex. In a related story, Michael Jackson wants to move to South Africa.
“Cowboy Church” – A :30 sweeps promo I produced for KAVU – TV. You can also find back issues of “Give Us This Day” as well as articles about current events.
On a personal note: In November I was laid off. Now I’m getting cold called by TV stations wanting to hire me.
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