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McCain, who has appeared in most of his commercials and fundraisers, is the highest profile departure from McCain's inner circle since a summer 2007 shake-up cost McCain his campaign manager and chief strategist. "My support for President Bush’s comparison of Senator Obama to Adolf Hitler, because Barack was willing to speak to Iran’s leaders, was the last straw," said McCain. "Especially when I had already suggested that it was a good idea." "It not only showed his attachment to the President’s policies and indiscreet rhetoric," said McCain spokesman, Tucker Bounds, "but it also underscored his short term memory issues and his desire to keep defense contractors and lobbyists on the public dole." Campaign officials have yet to name a replacement, but the betting money is on McCain confidante and wife, Cindy McCain. "She’s younger and already has enough money," said Bounds. "And having the same last name saves a helluva lot of stationery and campaign poster reprinting." In a White House press release, President Bush said he was "sad about McCain’s decision" and "would give up something to be in solidarity with the grief McCain’s mother must feel." China will spend three days marking the moment when tens of thousands died in a devastating earthquake, while hope of finding more trapped survivors dwindled Sunday and preventing hunger and disease became more pressing. In a magnanimous gesture, President Bush announced on Air Force One returning from his Middle East trip, that he would honor the memories of those lost by not eating Chinese food. "Eating egg foo yung or fried won tons during the three day mourning period for the over 50,000 fatalities suffered in the 7.6 shaker, would send the wrong message," said the obviously touched, misty-eyed Commander in Chief. Spokesperson Dana Perino said that those who believe the president doesn't understand the dissimilarity between the extent of the China tragedy and his food exclusion, "just don't appreciate the President's fondness for MSG." Asked about what actions he might take to commiserate with devastation and hundred thousand lives lost due to the Myanmar cyclone, Perino said that the President is, "deeply saddened by those events, and as soon as he finds out what food they eat, he will stop eating it." Award-winning TV writer, Steve Young, is author of "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful" (www.greatfailure.com) www.greatfailure.com A talk show host, author, columnist,award-winning television writer and filmmaker, his inspiring book, "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful" (Tallfellow Press) has been published internationally and has become required reading in the Wharton School of Business Masters Program. His "All The News That's Fit To Spoof " column appears every Sunday on the L.A. Daily News Oped Page.
Steve has appeared all over national TV and radio with his unique brand of satirical punditry and social observations appearing in national periodicals from the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times, to his own weekly Internet column "The Lords Of Loud," at AlbionMonitor.net and The Huffington Post.
He'll probably flip flop... And unresign, before he resigns again. What a maverick! by
John R Moffett (83 articles, 17 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 649 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:49:32 AM
i'm sorry, did Comcast reroute me to OnionEdNews? No, i have charter wondering why this joke article was headlined- is it April 1? by
Better World Order (4 articles, 448 quicklinks, 32 diaries, 986 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 12:25:13 PM
it didn't sound right from the headline but, hoping against hope for some spectacularly great news, i clicked on it- then had to waste my time verifying there's no other reports about this, and Steve Young puts out crank articles. I get the joke, but i got a little pissed off- i come here for news and opinion, and i find the real Bullshit administration provides plenty of laughs (and nightmares) without parody needed. Maybe (satire) next to the headline would be good- except on April 1, then everyone in the US is fair game- imho by
Better World Order (4 articles, 448 quicklinks, 32 diaries, 986 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 1:44:07 PM
Writer/Photographer. Special interests in media reform, restoring/protecting the constitution, support for returning veterans, ending the Iraq occupation and improving relations with Iran. In the meantime, will settle for a vanilla latte and a keyboard while exposing those who promote ideologies like the Bush Doctrine that subvert our constitution, encourage terrorism and are morally and ethically corrupt.
i object to the qualifier "satire" added to the headline! i'm disappointed to see "satire" has been added to the headline to appease those who didn't "get it." did it really take that much time to figure it out? having been around oen for some time, i understand the annoyance of diving into an article only to find it's a dud, time is a precious commodity these days, but come on. . . after the news of yet another of mccain's top campaigners resigning today and seeing the phrasing of the title "mccain resigns from his campaign" rather than it saying, "mccain withdraws from race" it was obvious before i even clicked the article that it was satire. if you didn't catch it in the headline, i really have a hard time believing you could have read the very brief piece and not realized it was satirical in nature. when rob returns to the grid, if he disagrees, he can duly punish us (the editors) for playing while the cat was away. but then again, for any who know the big cat he's got a great sense of humor and certainly understands the historical role of satire in the press. by
Cheryl Biren-Wright (27 articles, 26 quicklinks, 8 diaries, 412 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 4:39:27 PM
Cheryl, I agree with you - but some people don't and won't ever get it. That said, I have been acting as a managing editor for Rob for nearly a year and a half now, headlining articles along with the other managing editors. Rob has headlined many of Steve's previous articles, one just a week or two ago - loves Steve's writing - and has called him OEN's satirist. So, I don't think Papa Rob is going to do any reprimanding, if anything, he'll shake his head in disbelief and probably think it's all rather amusing. Let's not forget, he left the site in the hands of people who have gained his trust and confidence and who have been working for and with him for a very long time now. In addition to Steve, many other pieces that are humor/satire have been headlined. Why this is in any way, shape, of form, "controversial" is beyond me. Quite frankly, having worked on the site for many hours today, I've lost all of my earlier sense of humor. As a matter of fact, and as one of the editors in charge in Rob's absence, I herewith declare a ban on ALL humor on OEN effective immediately: There will be no laughing, smiling, grinning, smirking, gaffawing, winking, or elbowing in the ribs allowed. That should appease those who find satire so objectionable. by
Jan Baumgartner (52 articles, 137 quicklinks, 10 diaries, 252 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 5:35:26 PM
Writer/Photographer. Special interests in media reform, restoring/protecting the constitution, support for returning veterans, ending the Iraq occupation and improving relations with Iran. In the meantime, will settle for a vanilla latte and a keyboard while exposing those who promote ideologies like the Bush Doctrine that subvert our constitution, encourage terrorism and are morally and ethically corrupt.
thanks jan thanks for all the great work you do. i was actually joking about rob "duly punishing" us as i've no concern in that regard. one thing that has not gotten lost in the mix in the last few days is the incredible commitment rob has made to this site. seems even some of his biggest critics are missing him! by
Cheryl Biren-Wright (27 articles, 26 quicklinks, 8 diaries, 412 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:12:04 PM
Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...
Cheryl, you're dead on! i'm disappointed to see "satire" has been added to the headline to appease those who didn't "get it." To see "satire" added in parenthesis to Steve's headline was more than a disappointing appeasement (Oh gawd, there's that word again) to those who didn't 'get it.' And Jan, perhaps you should go back and add (Satire) in parenthesis to your below comment, just in case someone didn't get it that you were kidding. As a matter of fact, and as one of the editors in charge in Rob's absence, I herewith declare a ban on ALL humor on OEN effective immediately: There will be no laughing, smiling, grinning, smirking, gaffawing, winking, or elbowing in the ribs allowed. That should appease those who find satire so objectionable. Adding the word 'satire' reminds me of how I want to slapstick Bill Maher in the face with a cream pie every time he tags the end of a joke with "I kid the president." It's an insult to his audience, for which there is no appeasement. by
Sandy Sand (175 articles, 0 quicklinks, 223 diaries, 1503 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 6:40:55 PM
I think that all people must be held accountable for their actions under the law. Everyone must be treated the same under International Law, National Laws, and Local Laws, NO EXCEPTIONS! ----- Let only God enforce the laws created by God and let Humans only enforce the laws created by Humans. ----- www.CitizenAmendments.org ----- I support the Mike Gravel National Initiative for Democracy (WWW.NI4D.US) -----
BREAKING: Even if it were April 1 using BREAKING: discredits OEN. It must have been done while Rob was gone. by
Anton Grambihler (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 297 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 2:00:13 PM
Rob has headlined numerous pieces such as this by Steve Young. It's nothing new. Managing and senior editors headline articles every day and have been for well over a year. by
Jan Baumgartner (52 articles, 137 quicklinks, 10 diaries, 252 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 2:23:19 PM
I have achieved nothing of consequence apart from raising children in a way that they would excel where I failed. And they are on good tracks.
Turmoil Inside The White House It is not a secret in D.C's gossip circles that President George Bush abhors cold freezing climates. Having learnt from OpEdNews about McCain's resignation, the President had a sudden God-sent inspiration that it must be freezing in Hell for sure. In a desperate attempt to secure a place in Heaven he immediately summoned a confessional inside the Oval Office and, with tears streaming down his chin, confessed to the Reverend Jeremiah Wright that 9/11 was an INSIDE JOB. Present at the scene was Vice President Dick Cheney who, not tolerating the Truth, poked fingers into his lying eyes and went reality blind outright and will , in all likelihood, remain so for the rest of his stinking miserable life. by
ramsheyi (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 550 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 3:25:48 PM
Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...
More Breaking Bush promised to hold his breath for 24 hours to be one with and in solidarity with Gold Star Families on Memorial Day and every day. by
Sandy Sand (175 articles, 0 quicklinks, 223 diaries, 1503 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 3:27:54 PM
I have achieved nothing of consequence apart from raising children in a way that they would excel where I failed. And they are on good tracks.
Timely And Appropriate Steve Young, The ultimate in human intelligence is a refined sense of humor distinct from vulgarity. Without it the intellectual debate is nothing but an exercise in mental drudgery. From this perspective your article was deliciously pertinent and drole comme disent les Français. by
ramsheyi (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 550 comments)
on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:58:32 PM
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