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Friday, February 20, 2009
Obama Declares War on Austria: Teleprompter Mishap Blamed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Austrian officials have closed their embassy and returned to Vienna following a gaffe by President Obama in which he declared war on that central European nation. “The president was lecturing on the economy, talking about ‘eradicating austerity,’” said White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. “Well, there was a teleprompter typo and he read ‘eradicate Austria.’ When he tried to correct the error, he started stuttering and couldn’t stop for six minutes. I think he lost the audience.” As the State Department attempts to mediate the crisis, sources in Vienna reported the Austrian army had called up over 90 men and stationed its tank at a likely border crossing.

“HM Queen Noor of Jordan,” vs. “HRH Noor.”

My bad.

The stories and accounts of unspeakable torture devised by native Americans are shocking. But when the men REALLY wanted their prisoners to suffer, they would hand them over to the squaws.

Humans can be, and often are cruel beyond belief, but there are plenty of accounts of female cruelty to suggest that they share an equal capacity for irrational and destructive behavior as the male of the species. Historically, they just haven’t had as many opportunities and positions of power to prove it.

I seriously doubt there is any evidence or studies that show women to be less capable of pushing the button than men. If there is evidence to that effect, perhaps that SHOULD be an important consideration when choosing a leader; but is that a good thing, or a bad thing?

Her Highness (nee Lisa Halaby) is well-preserved, still has a first-class mind, and maintains a great command of English.

One of the USA’s (and Princeton’s) better Exports!

Anyone here think Michelle Obama can carry her shoes metaphorically?