February 20th 2008

Castro
Cuban leader Fidel Castro resigned after battling with the bad result of an intestinal surgery. Isn’t it ironic that Castro survived as a leader despite the efforts of 10 U.S. presidents to bring him down, but he couldn’t survive the beans, rum and lack of toilet paper?

Lobbyists
Charmaine Marchand, a representative from Louisiana, is against spending limits on meals from lobbyists because she doesn’t want to end up eating Taco Bell. Apparently, during the meal she wants to discuss passing bills, not passing gas.

The Louisiana House of Representatives debated Monday a bill which would limit the amount of money lobbyists can spend to wine and dine lawmakers and other elected officials to $50 a meal. Apparently McDonald, Taco Bell, and Jack in the Box lobbied to pass that bill.

Jail
New York City has changed the prison menu and is now feeding the inmates with healthy meals including vegetables and fruits. The Department of Corrections believes this healthy choice will cost the city less in the long run because inmates will do anything they can to avoid jail time.

New York City has changed the prison menu and is now feeding the inmates with healthy meals including vegetables and fruits. Is it a good idea to keep the inmates lean a healthy? How are the fat cops going to catch them again when they get released?

Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama told a crowd in Wisconsin Monday that people across America are hungry for change; mostly in California where people want a change in their faces, stomachs and breasts.

Bounty Hunter
A so-called "official" from A&E has confirmed that production on "Dog the Bounty Hunter" has resumed in Hawaii. Apparently, he needed his racist writers back.

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy's ex-wife says Michael Strahan has what she wants in a man. Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy said Michael Strahan has what he wants in a woman.

President’s Day
Monday, America celebrated President’s day. Apparently, to get more into the spirit of this holiday Bush said that for President’s sale day, he is selling the country to China.

Airbus
Airbus may convert one of its largest passenger planes into a flying casino. Apparently the plane will include roulette, cards and betting on which remote area your bags are going to end up.