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Everyone in the NFL arrested

By William K. Wolfrum on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 5:01pm | Sports, Humor & Satire

CANTON, Ohio – In a surprise move by the Federal Government, every single player in the NFL has been arrested today. Charges range from possession of illegal performance enhancing drugs, sexual harassment, domestic abuse, perjury, driving while intoxicated, and an undeserved sense of self-worth.

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It’s your own damned fault if you get murdered

By William K. Wolfrum on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 8:20am | Humor & Satire, Social Justice, Media

While murder is still considered a grave crime, today’s enlightened society tends to see it as something more than a black & white issue. Because more often than not, a murder victim has every opportunity to avoid being murdered.

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'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary - but Fisher Stevens misses the point about saving dolphins

By William K. Wolfrum on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 6:55am | Arts & Entertainment

Last month, I got to speak with director Louie Psihoyos about his Oscar-nominated documentary “The Cove.” When asked about the possibility of winning an Academy Award, here’s what Psihoyos had to say:

“A billion people will see the Academy Awards,” said Psihoyos in a telephone interview. “That’s why I’d like to win. Because for 45 seconds you can talk directly to all the key people who are involved in these policies.”

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“Lazy Americans like being unemployed” talking point a winner for GOP

By William K. Wolfrum on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 1:14pm | Politics, Humor & Satire

If you can say one thing about the GOP, it’s that they stick to the script when it comes to talking points. The latest GOP talking point – that Americans are lazy and like being unemployed – could very well be a winner for the Republicans come election time.

Ex-Speaker of the House Tom Delay was the latest conservative to make the claim, as he told CNN’s Candy Crowley that unemployment insurance was the root of all evil:

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Atheist politician arrested after leaving Church

By William K. Wolfrum on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 1:36pm | Politics, Humor & Satire, Religion

BAKERSFIELD – An Atheist California state senator was placed under arrest for Driving under the Influence of God after leaving a Church. His wife was in the vehicle along with the lawmaker and was not arrested.

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Explosive New ACORN Video: Blacks get whatever they want!

By William K. Wolfrum on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 8:49am | Politics, Humor & Satire

A new video posted by an independent filmmaker posing as a samba dancer has surfaced depicting an ACORN staffer assisting a Black (known in this video as “Max”) making unreasonable — and possibly child prostitution-related — requests.

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Sarah Palin’s stand-up comedy more honest than her political speeches

By William K. Wolfrum on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 11:56am | Politics, Humor & Satire

In the second biggest performance of her career, Sarah Palin stunned Jay Leno and Tonight Show viewers with her wit and delivery, but more importantly, her honesty. In fact-checking her stand-up routine on the Tonight Show last night, The Chronicles have found her routine was mostly truthful.

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