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POPSSimpsons take on Iraq war Anyone who thinks Hollywood is run by a liberal cabal won't change his mind after watching The Simpsons' annual Halloween special. The episode, which airs Nov. 5, concludes with an Iraq war satire that may rank as the most pointed political statement the show has ever made. In the segment, aliens invade Springfield to prevent mankind from obtaining "weapons of mass disintegration," but their mission, called "Operation Enduring Occupation," turns into a quagmire. "You said we would be greeted as liberators!" accuses one alien. ...but in the past, the show's writers have usually been careful to maintain an ironic distance from the hot-button issues they've tackled, including abortion and evolution. The Halloween segment, in contrast, feels remarkably earnest, right up to its final line: "This sure is a lot like Iraq will be."...Jean makes no apologies for the sobering tone of the segment: "When you read the headlines, it's just so sad for everybody over there."
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POPSRunning out of money? Print it faster>Bush Unconfirmed Sources political satire and news story parodies as represented above are written as satire or parody. They are, of course, fictitious. This one sounds like truth to me. I am not laughing.
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POPSDenmark to Reprint Muhammad Cartoon in Protest It is a fair description of a part of European reality that should also be subject to satire, just like Christianity, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the royal family and politicians. Denmark has said they want to send a loud and clear message that, "in a free nation you can discuss HOW to debate, not IF to debate." - Tøger Seidenfaden, Politiken
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POPSMcCain "I promise to invade your vaginas" Convicted rapist, Wesley Fenton, is cheered by McCain's new tougher stand on abortion. Speaking from his high security prison cell Fenton explained that he was shocked and saddened when the child he conceived, while rapping a 12 year old girl, was aborted in 1997. "It was a terrible moment for me." said Fenton ~~~~~~~ Unconfirmed Sources political satire and news story parodies as represented above are written as satire or parody. They are, of course, fictitious.
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POPSPolitical Philosophy (satire) Neocon conservatism: You have a bull and a cow; you arm the cow with smart milk poison bombs and send it to Iraq and you keep the bull at home to spread it's shit around.
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POPSCan't fund the war if we give kids insurance The audience of carefully handpicked Republicans, HMO representatives and others making billions in health care rose to their feet and cheered wildly as the Marine band p layed America the Beautiful. The President acknowledged the applause, and called Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach and Merck CEO Richard Clark to the podium where the ceremony concluded with Clark presenting von Eschenbach the keys to a new Cadillac Accolaide in appreciation of the FDA's approval of the new Merck pill to cure death
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POPSBig Bird needs help--no more educational TV This is not my usual "political satire" "Bush-bashing"or "global doom & gloom". This is a serious subject -- who among us has not grown up watching Sesame St. or Mr. Roger's, New Zoo Review, et. al. or as in my case my son was raised on these shows (which I of course watched with him). Please, no matter how you feel about politics, sign this petition for the sake of the children. Thank You
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POPSAmericans now fleeing to Mexico Unconfirmed Sources political satire and news story parodies as represented above are written as satire or parody. They are, of course, fictitious.
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POPSMcCain has Viet Nam Flashback Unconfirmed Sources political satire and news story parodies as represented above are written as satire or parody. They are, of course, fictitious.
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POPSProposed bill will bring 4,000 troops back to life Congress is also expected to begin drafting legislation that would completely heal all 28,385 wounded U.S. soldiers. If passed into law, any troops who have lost limbs to amputation, infection, or car-bomb explosions can expect their arms and legs to grow back within six months. In addition, the bill would guarantee that those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder will not have post-traumatic stress disorder anymore. Love the Onion - my kind of sick humor.
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