Satire
Outsourcing America’s Health Care
By Walter Brasch at January 25, 2012 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
“Ola, Amigo! Pack your bags, we’re going to Mexico!” bubbled Dr. Franklin Peterson Comstock III, faux physician and money-maker.
“Yeah, I could use a decent vacation,” I replied, figuring he’d pay for both of us since he had just… Read the rest
[...read more]Ten Suggestions to Save Harrisburg
By Eric Epstein at November 28, 2011 | 4:31 pm | 11 Comments
10) Sell Wild West artifacts to Turnpike Commission.
9) Convert Governor’s Mansion into parking garage.
8) Lease incinerator to Marcellus Shale Coalition.
7) Redistrict Harrisburg into Derry Township.
6) Auction off renaming rights to Chinese.
25 Fattest Countries
By Eric Epstein at November 21, 2011 | 8:45 am | 2 Comments
Thanksgiving Special
The World Health Organization (“WHO”) determines if a person is “overweight” based on an individual’s height and weight. If your body mass index (“BMI”) is 25 or more – you are considered overweight.* If you weigh in… Read the rest
[...read more]Top 15 “Outside” Contributors to U.S. Political Campaigns in 2010 Elections
By Eric Epstein at October 31, 2011 | 8:28 am | 7 Comments
15) League of Conservation Voters (Liberal)
$5.5 million
14) American Families First Action Fund (Liberal)
$5.9 million
13) 60 Plus Association (Conservative)
$7.1 million
12) Club for Growth (Conservative)
$8.2 million
11) National Rifle Association… Read the rest
[...read more]Top Ten Myths About Marcellus Shale
By Eric Epstein at October 17, 2011 | 8:52 am | 13 Comments
10) Official beverage of the Republican Party.
9) Endorsed by Punxsutawney Phil.
7) Prune juice for Democrats.
8) Invented by Tom Ridge.
6) Welfare for billionaires.
5) No harmful side effects.
4) Migrates when taxed.
3) Cures recession.
2)… Read the rest
[...read more]Energy & Environment , Featured , Marcellus Shale , Pennsylvania Issues , Political , Satire
Top Ten Paying Federal Agencies Based on Pay Per Employee
By Eric Epstein at October 10, 2011 | 8:33 am | 195 Comments
Base salary for Members of Congress in 2011: $174,00
Agency Average Pay Per Employee
1) Northern Border Regional Commission: $165,300
Number of staff: 1
2) Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation: $164,143
Number of staff: 10
3) Nuclear… Read the rest
[...read more]Top Ten Richest Congressmen Based on Estimated Net Worth
By Eric Epstein at October 3, 2011 | 8:55 am | 119 Comments
1) Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas): $294.21 Million
2) Rep. Darrell Issa (R- Ca.): $220.4 Million
3) Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass): $193.07 Million
4) Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va): … Read the rest
[...read more]Sludge
By Terry Shaffer at September 29, 2011 | 10:07 am | 101 Comments
I should have known something was wrong when I heard the cheerful voice of the operator who sounded something like the ProgressiveAuto Insurance woman on hallucinogenics. It was a voice reflecting a level of happiness I didn’t usually associate… Read the rest
[...read more]Business , Energy & Environment , Legal , Pennsylvania Issues , Political , Satire
Top Ten Republican Candidates for President
By Eric Epstein at September 26, 2011 | 8:18 am | 2 Comments
10) Somebody Messianic in stature but not too weird.
9) Random Governor from Western state.
8) Rich Mormon with health care.
7) Former Pennsylvania resident.
6) Attractive woman in mid-40s.
5) Descendant from Mayflower.
4) Raving lunatic from Texas.… Read the rest
[...read more]Tom Corbett – A Retrospective
By Terry Shaffer at September 19, 2011 | 12:36 pm | 370 Comments
December 1, 2018
In 2010, the voters of Pennsylvania loudly voiced their support for the cause of reform by electing Tom Corbett to as their Governor. As we approach the final days of the Corbett Administration, let’s take a… Read the rest
[...read more]Economy , Featured , Marcellus Shale , Pennsylvania Issues , Political , Satire
