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Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
Thu Apr 3, 2014, 04:35 AM Apr 2014

Borowitz quits doing satire for the New Yorker

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—By a five-to-four decision, the United States Supreme Court today defended the right of the wealthiest Americans to own the United States government.

Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts summarized the rationale behind the Court’s decision: “In recent years, this Court has done its level best to remove any barriers preventing the wealthiest in our nation from owning our government outright. And while the few barriers that remained were flimsy at best, it was high time that they be shredded as well.”

Citing the United States Constitution, Justice Roberts wrote, “Our founding fathers created the most magnificent democracy in human history. Now, thanks to this decision, the dream of owning that democracy is a reality.”

Justice Antonin Scalia also weighed in, telling reporters at the Court, “After all the pro-gay decisions we’ve been making around here lately, it was nice to finally have a win for the good guys.”

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2014/04/supreme-court-defends-right-of-wealthy-to-own-government.html#entry-more


I wish he would do satire again vs straight reporting.

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Borowitz quits doing satire for the New Yorker (Original Post) Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 OP
"Supreme Court Defends Wealthy’s Right to Own Government" G_j Apr 2014 #1
Too much reality. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #2
He normally gives me smile Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #3
Yup, it's so true, it's sad. n/t countryjake Apr 2014 #4
Is it Satire? n2doc Apr 2014 #5
Satire works best rock Apr 2014 #7
k&r for the truth, however depressing it may be. n/t Laelth Apr 2014 #6
I see what you did there. KittyWampus Apr 2014 #8
Morning (for me) kick! cui bono Apr 2014 #9

Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
3. He normally gives me smile
Thu Apr 3, 2014, 05:54 AM
Apr 2014

with my coffee in the morning.

Not this time.....more or less a slap in the face shot of reality.

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