Secretary of State Clinton says the U.S. is partly to blame for Mexico’s drug wars because of the demand for drugs. Then everyone in the room started staring at Andy Dick.
Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will be a “partner for peace” with the Palestinians. This would replace the Palestinians’ former partner, the jar full of screws.
A fiscal watchdog group says anyone born in the U.S. today will be responsible for $22,000 of the national debt…unless they let Timothy Geithner do their taxes.
Critics say the Employee Free Choice Act will give unions free reign to harass and intimidate workers who don’t want to join or organize. As opposed to now, when unions…oh, wait.
An ethics complaint has been filed against Governor Sarah Palin, charging a conflict of interest because she wore Arctic Cat logo gear during the Tesoro Iron Dog snowmobile race. Come on, Tina Fey. Let it go!
A Texas lawmaker is fighting for a bill that would allow a private school to grant a Masters Degree in Creationism. Most students favor the bill…except for the part about making the diploma out of one of your ribs.
Great Moments in Jest History (From the Jesting Archives): August 1, 2005
Chinese pirates have rushed out an error-filled translation of the latest Harry Potter book. This explains the title, “Harry Potter and the Little Island that Better Stop Thinking It’s Independent.”
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