Monthly Archives: February 2011

StevieslawBrief: Save the Date-KATITAD on March 18th

Posted on February 19, 2011 by stevieslaw

In a move strongly endorsed by the local and national tea party, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has designated March 18th as “Kick a Teacher in the Ass Day.”   The Governor’s spokesperson, Ayn Randy, said, “This action is long overdue, and … Continue reading →

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Stevieslaw Exclusive: Marsupial Research Funding to Spike.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by stevieslaw

Stevieslaw Exclusive: Marsupial Research Funding to Spike. Stevieslaw has learned, through Wikileaks, that in spite of the trying economic times and the rhetoric surrounding budget cuts, additional funding will be made available for Marsupial Research at the Bronx Zoo.  Smokey Diamond, … Continue reading →

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Half Broke Schwinns-A Parody of Half Broke Horses-Center County Reads Book for 2011

Posted on February 14, 2011 by stevieslaw

Half-Broke Schwinns: A “Guess which part might be true,” Story. I am the hero of my own life. Few people remember the wild and woolly days of South-Central Brooklyn of the late 40’s and early 50’s.  We had a sheep … Continue reading →

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Stevieslaw Exclusive: What Will the Pakghanistanis Do?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by stevieslaw

New Game Sweeps the Nations Smokey Diamond, cultural affairs correspondent at Stevieslaw, has been following a new interactive computer game that is sweeping college campuses and occupying tables at Starbucks across the country.  The game, called “What will the Pakghanistanis … Continue reading →

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Newsbriefs You May Have Missed: 15. Obama to pull plug on poor.

Posted on February 11, 2011 by stevieslaw

15. Science shows poor people do not get cold. Citing wire reports, our local newspaper—the CDT— reported on February 10th that President Obama wants to cut 2.5 billion from the 5 billion dollar Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a home … Continue reading →

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Newsbriefs You May Have Missed: 14. Congress to Credentialize.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by stevieslaw

14. Wozar State University to offer Ph.D. in Thinkology. Vladimir Orwell, spokesperson for the new Republican congressional majority, confirmed today that most of his delegation would soon receive doctoral degrees.  “Clearly, he said, “the delegation needs to combat the liberal … Continue reading →

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And, As Always, Now

Posted on February 8, 2011 by stevieslaw

Within these walls, the wind uneases me, like a leaf— dried- brown and brittle.  I am no more in mind of motion than is the dust, kicked up, swirled, and stinging like the harpies from an iced- cold hell. And … Continue reading →

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Stevieslaw Exclusive: U.S. Capitol Sold to Disney

Posted on February 7, 2011 by stevieslaw

David Goldstein, a reporter for McClatchy Newspapers, reported this weekend that Congress was spending less and less time in session.  Part of this was a result of a revamped calendar from the new Republican leadership allowing members at least one … Continue reading →

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Newsbriefs You May Have Missed: 12. Tom Corbett takes aim at the State of the Union

Posted on February 5, 2011 by stevieslaw

12. Republicans rush to pass “The Every Child Waits His Turn Act.” Jan Murphy writing for The (Harrisburg) Patriot-News reported this morning that newly elected Republican Governor Tom Corbett will propose as much as 1 billion dollars in school funding … Continue reading →

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Costuming for the Post-truth Century

Posted on February 3, 2011 by stevieslaw

Costuming for the Post-truth Century. Glenn Beck, who has been known to dress himself up, has admonished the Tea-partiers for wearing colonial costumes, and in this way, subverting the seriousness of their message.  Surprisingly, I disagree with GB.  It seems … Continue reading →

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