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In a couple of days, I’ll be making my predictions for the New Year. But let me draw your attention to something:
In the elections, Republicans will lose both houses of Congress, which Fox News claims is “conclusive evidence that Americans hate America.”
That was from last year’s round of predictions. How do I do […]

… and all through the town,
There were stirrings of secular shit goin’ down.
Merry War on Christmas Eve, everyone! I thought I’d check in to wish you the happiest of holidays (and do so pointedly), and to offer a few of my handy tips to help you make this the bestest War on Christmas […]

This one is from the White House, in the form of a Christmas video starring the First Dog, Barney. It also stars the other White House lap animals, Miss Beazley (Not “Ms.”, thank you) a cat named Kitty, and Tony Snow.

(Or take a look here if you can’t watch the video from this page.)
OK. And […]

From CNN:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is casting doubt on a plan under consideration by President Bush that would increase troops in Iraq, calling the U.S. Army overextended and “about broken…”
Powell appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation”
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NOTE:  Apparently, our collective visual memory might not be as… collective as I’d thought.  If […]

What are you hoping to find in your War on Christmas stockings? Looking for some literate, secular extras to put under your War on Christmas trees? I’ve got some suggestions.
My good friend Bob Powers of Girls Are Pretty has finally put forth a collection of his unique holidays.

“Happy Cruelty Day” has its […]

I’m back in Los Angeles after a particularly delay-infused 9 hours of travel. I will NOT give away anything about the “Wait Wait” taping, despite the temptation. You’ll just have to remain on tenterhooks, which is painful but great for your lats.
It was, however, great to be back there. Peter and Carl […]

… I’m returning to “Wait Wait” this week. I’m excited - it’s been more than three months since my last appearance, but tomorrow morning I’ll be on a plane bound for Chicago and my ol’ pals. Mo will be there as well, and between the two of us that means we have at least […]

It wasn’t my idea.  I helped write it, but it wasn’t my idea.
But on the final taping week of “Talkshow,” I devoted myself body and soul to producing a “Comedy for Stoners” for the ages.
I can tell you the whole story at some point, but for now let’s just say I became obsessed.  I’d wake […]

OPORTO, Portugal (Reuters) - U.S. Democrats want to rebuild the United States’ relationships with the rest of the world and treat allies with respect, party chairman Howard Dean told European socialist leaders on Friday.
Many European governments have been angered by Republican President George W. Bush’s war in Iraq and what is regarded as his failure […]

“Nasa has announced plans to build a permanent base on the moon by 2024,” where, the Bush administration said…
… we will be greeted as liberators.
… we will fight the terrorists so that we don’t have to fight them here.
… the President is enjoying higher approval ratings than anywhere else.
… we will be at the real […]