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Vague to Impossible?

One more attempt at finding comedy in the face of targedy and some such from our reliable news media. Their latest offerings included the following - 1. Family of high schooler shot, killed by police demands action - sounds like the latest incarnation of 'The Omen'. 2. The British Monarchy celebrates a diamond jubilee and in the words of the queen's son she was thanked for her self-less service. Remove 'self' and I may start seeing the picture. And while we are at it what the heck is a CommonWealth anyway? Was the original dufus idea of a common currency? Not many of these colonies of the former British occupation are wealthy if that is implied. It was a wonderful party though to watch from the comfort of your home - the only best parts were the hollywood type lights and fireworks. I could not tell who some of the bogus singing crew were and why some ancient dying and one time popular stars were attempting to croak on stage.. I almost thought they would themselves have to be hospitalized. Apparently the king was in hospital - Elton was about to go to hospital and the others did look like they were soon on their way after the concert. No wonder these countries are in trouble - talk about excess spending! And who invited Katie Couric to show her thighs while discussing this moronic subject? I guess all people of the same age group were invited and given a free pass to go have some fun in London. 3. Here is an oxymoron - banks staring at Big Shortfall 4. Man shot at a San Jose karaoke bar had too much to drink (why shoot a bar - the same bar that helped you drink?)
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  1. RajendraJune 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I can understand the Queen doing the jig, but why is everyone and the media going gaga? Is everyone equally jobless?

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  2. Diamond HeadJune 8, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Which reminds me that the lady herself, 'GAGA' that is, was conspicuously absent from conspicuous consumption proceedings!

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