Archive for February, 2011

Okay, a Boehner twofer today; claims no talk of shutdown

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Artificial skin
Draped over lying machine
Remote controlled drone

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[story at thinkprogress]

Boehner says “so be it” if people lose their jobs

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

1:

Broken schools, highways,
Masses hunger for food, jobs;
Shiny stiff barrels

2:

Actor’s worst nightmare
Big chance as understudy
[Curtain up, fills pants]

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[story at thinkprogress]

War

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Medals and ribbons,
Thirty pieces of silver;
We trade our children

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Republican budget amendments

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

“I have tasted flesh,
(My own hands) that I be cleansed
Of perverse pleasures”

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[story at thinkprogress]

Texas won’t pay man for 18 years in prison

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Harry Buttle’s wife
Billed for cost of the arrest;
Welcome to Brazil

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[story at thinkprogress here]

WI Gov. Would Use National Guard if State Workers Strike

Monday, February 14th, 2011

End of the party:
Last, lonely, shriveled bratwurst
Rolls off plate, hits dirt

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[story at thinkprogress]

We didn’t know?

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Guided by Themis
Actions backed by Providence;
Chamber of Commerce

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[see story at thinkprogress]