Tag: Political Satire
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Lawmakers Celebrate First Bipartisan Agreement in Years: The Merits of a Long Nap During Government Shutdown
Washington, DC – Congressional lawmakers from both parties achieved a rare moment of unity this week, issuing a joint statement affirming the benefits of taking an extended nap during the ongoing government shutdown. The accord, described by one analyst as “historic in its lethargy,” marks the first cross-aisle consensus recorded since 2019, according to Congressional…
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Senate Leader Vows to Resolve Crisis by Asking Invisible Democratic Fairy Godmother for Help
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Calvin V. Renfroe announced Tuesday afternoon that he is “prepared to take decisive action” by formally reaching out to the chamber’s long-rumored Invisible Democratic Fairy Godmother in a bid to resolve the deepening national crisis over the fiscal budget impasse. Renfroe, speaking to a sparse crowd of reporters outside…
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Nation Sighs in Relief as Government Shutdown Frees Congress from Burden of Governance
Washington, D.C. – With the stroke of midnight and a unanimous lack of urgency, the United States Congress slipped happily into a government shutdown, welcoming—if indirectly—the sudden liberation from the labor of governance. Lawmakers from both parties collectively exhaled on the Capitol steps, buoyed by the knowledge that, technically, nothing substantive would be expected of…
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Keir Starmer Delivers Passionate Speech on Reality, Promptly Accused of Witchcraft by Global Conspiracy Theorists
London, UK – Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivered a widely anticipated address yesterday in Westminster, focusing on what aides described as “an unwavering commitment to the measurable facts of the world.” The speech, attended by several MPs and two EU ambassadors, consisted primarily of Starmer reading statements such as “water is wet” and “most…
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Congress Announces New Shutdown Game Show: “Who’s the Biggest Grudge Holder?
Washington, D.C. – In response to mounting public frustration over recurring government shutdowns, Congressional leaders on Thursday announced a joint bipartisan initiative: a prime-time television game show called “Who’s the Biggest Grudge Holder?” The program, produced in partnership with C-SPAN, will feature lawmakers from both chambers competing to see who can stall federal funding the…
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Voters and Officers Join Forces in Collective Cardio Session as Politician’s Campaign Route Becomes Spontaneous Marathon
Allentown, PA – In a surprising turn of events during Saturday’s municipal campaign circuit, incumbent City Council candidate Marjorie Halven’s stroll through downtown rapidly escalated into an impromptu mass marathon lasting nearly six consecutive hours. Initial reports confirm that over 600 city residents, accompanied by a detachment of uniformed officers, participated in the unforeseen athletic…
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Regional Governments Engage in Epic Battle of Wits Over YouTube Comment Section, Forget Actual Governance Exists
Albany, NY – Regional governments across the Northeast have settled into an unremitting, weekslong intellectual standoff over a contentious YouTube comment thread under a viral cooking video, according to sources familiar with the matter. The debate, initially sparked by a disagreement on the correct order for layering lasagna noodles, has since escalated beyond culinary guidelines…
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Oklahoma Justice System Introduces ‘Free Pass Fridays’ for Politicians in Nude Photo Scandals
Oklahoma City, OK – In a sweeping judicial reform unveiled this week, the Oklahoma State Justice Department has announced the introduction of “Free Pass Fridays,” a new legal provision exempting sitting and aspiring politicians from prosecution in cases involving accidental or intentional distribution of nude photographs, provided the incidents occur before noon on Fridays. Justice…
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Windsor Castle Hires Defense Consultant to Counter Future Projections of American Democracy in Decline
Windsor, UK – In a move described as “cautiously strategic,” Windsor Castle has announced the hiring of a prominent defense consultant to advise on potential impacts to the British monarchy stemming from projected declines in American democracy. The royal household confirmed the appointment in a press release early Monday morning, emphasizing the appropriateness of “forward-looking…
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U.S. and Britain Finalize Landmark Agreement to Share Responsibility for Next Global Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a historic accord announced today, the United States and the United Kingdom have ratified a treaty that formally obligates both nations to share responsibility for the next inevitable global crisis. The agreement, hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, outlines a comprehensive framework for mutual blame allocation and international hand-wringing. The new treaty…
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