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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 Courts 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 weve 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.
G_j
(40,370 posts)perfect title
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)I can't stand it!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)with my coffee in the morning.
Not this time.....more or less a slap in the face shot of reality.
countryjake
(8,554 posts)n2doc
(47,953 posts)Seems more like unvarnished truth.
rock
(13,218 posts)when you simply tell the truth. (Satire or NOT satire? I can't tell!)
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)You had me confused for a few seconds.