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William K. Wolfrum is an American journalist and writer residing in Brazil. Wolfrum's experience's consist of being a bartender, bouncer, carny, amateur boxer and commercial fisherman, which he talks about all the time, thinking it makes him some sort of tough guy. Wolfrum has been published or mentioned in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Toronto Star, and a bunch of other newspapers and magazines. Wolfrum is a two-time Alaska Press Club Award winner who hopes to someday win other awards so he doesn't have to talk about those two anymore.
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Five years of William K. Wolfrum Chronicling

Five years this month, I started my blog "William K. Wolfrum Chronicles" with the post “Climbing from the Hedge.” In that post, I wrote this:

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Julian Assange must die! For starters

Much has been said about Julian Assange and Wikileaks. The Australian-born hacker has put America in grave danger due to his publication of classified information that someone else stole.

And he must die.

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William K. Wolfrum’s Morning: World AIDS Day

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Talk Talk

Lots of talk, not much action.

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Leakage

We must stop all leaks.

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Breaking: Fecal Matter rapidly nearing Fan, no one noticing

WORLD - Fecal matter is within 13 centimeters of the fan, say noted Swedish researchers in a study to be published in the journal "Hey, We Might Just Be Boned Here Annual." Leading Researcher Tim Jöhnson said the proximity of the fecal matter to the fan should be cause for alarm, but apparently isn't.

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William K. Wolfrum’s Morning: Colors

Ooooohhh, colors.

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Obama must stop kissing up to Republicans!

Seriously, this is getting ridiculous.

--WKW

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Let us Pug

Pug Jesus 

Behold his glory.

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Haiti Water: Haiti has dirty water. Yes, the U.S. played a role in that.  

Chandra Levy: Slain intern's family sees justice.  

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Apocalypse strikes – Conservatives declare victory

Nov. 23, 2015 — Stating that he’d “Grown bored with the bullshit,” God Almighty announced he was unleashing the Apocalypse some 900 years early.

“Time goes crazy fast for me and all, but this is unbearable,” said Almighty, 43, adding cryptically, “I have other civilizations to deal with.”

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Can't Gitmo Satisfaction

 

The next Gitmo detainee patiently awaits his turn at justice.

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: You've Got the Touch

The TSA got the touch. They've got the power.

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William K. Wolfrum’s Morning: Wolfrum Alpha

It's multi-media me day.

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William K. Wolfrum’s Morning: Fiddle-dee-dee

 

Let the fiddling begin.

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Congress is back! In other news, Fiddle companies announce they plan for record profits.

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Barack Obama preemptively shuts down Government to appease Republicans

WASHINGTON – Continuing his pattern of negotiating before being at the negotiating table, President Barack Obama shut down the Federal Government today.

“We must work together,” said Obama, on the 16th hole of Pebble Beach. “By shutting down the government right now, we’re showing Republicans that we are open to their suggestions.”

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: The Meaning of Austerity

The Meaning of "Austerity."

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Make Money with Dead U.S. Veterans!

You see a Homeless U.S. Veteran. Insurance companies see dollar signs.

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Today's proof that U.S.-Style Capitalism is a heinous monstrosity - Retained Asset Accounts on U.S. Soldiers.

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William K. Wolfrum's Morning: Fetus!

Everything's better fetusy.

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William K. Wolfrum’s Morning: Nothing Miner

Miners
Ok, two other Chilean miners died recently. But let’s focus on the positive.

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One day, a saved Chilean Miner will murder someone. And it will be the most life-affirming murder ever.

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