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While it’s still not funny, maybe we can have a little fun

While it’s still not funny, with Trump and his toadies, you can’t help but make fun.

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 12, 2020March 23, 2020Posted inCommentary, News with a Twist, Politics2 Comments on While it’s still not funny, maybe we can have a little fun

CES is always a wonder; but do we really need this stuff?

News with a Twist

Consumer Electronics show should be subtitled, Robots ‘R Us. We report if there are any good ones and scoop what will be next year’s CES star robotic product!

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 10, 2020Posted inNews with a Twist, SatireLeave a comment on CES is always a wonder; but do we really need this stuff?

US government lists Wakanda as trade partner

News with a Twist

Administration announces trade agreement with Wakanda and will use kryptonite against Iran.

Green kryptonite said to offset Trump’s orange look.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 22, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Politics, SatireLeave a comment on US government lists Wakanda as trade partner

Ukraine election interference? Trump: “Putin told me!”

News with a Twist

Trump: Ukraine did it. Putin told me.

Founders apoplectic – Debating next steps

Posted byTed BlockDecember 20, 2019March 23, 2020Posted inImpeachment, News with a Twist, Satire2 Comments on Ukraine election interference? Trump: “Putin told me!”

Trump frustrated with toilets

News with a Twist
Satire

Trump says people are flushing toilets 10-15 times. Orders new standards and new toilets.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 9, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Satire1 Comment on Trump frustrated with toilets

Giant invasive mussel species living in New Jersey ponds

News with a Twist

Giant New Jersey Chinese mussel invasion — problem for some, opportunity for others: Restaurants; Chris Christie.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 1, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Politics, Satire2 Comments on Giant invasive mussel species living in New Jersey ponds

Ron Johnson disparages Vindman before testimony

News with a Twist

Trump defenders go lower and lower with each passing day.

Posted byTed BlockNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Satire1 Comment on Ron Johnson disparages Vindman before testimony

Trump Retreats From Flavor Ban for E-Cigarettes

Commentary with a little News with a Twist

Trump calculus: Votes more important than public health crisis

Posted byTed BlockNovember 18, 2019Posted inCommentary, News with a Twist1 Comment on Trump Retreats From Flavor Ban for E-Cigarettes

2016 Flashback: Sanders’ campaign use of Simon & Garfunkel song widely praised

Flashback News with a Twist

I thought I’d re-post an Around the Block column from 2016 about the Democratic presidential campaign and Paul Simon’s song, “America.”

Posted byTed BlockNovember 9, 2019November 9, 2019Posted inFlashback, News with a Twist, Politics4 Comments on 2016 Flashback: Sanders’ campaign use of Simon & Garfunkel song widely praised

Iguanas and Geckos and Frogs, oh my! I don’t think we’re in New York anymore, Morty.

News with a Twist

South Florida has too many critters – but not all are bad. Iguanas: Yikes; Frogs: Ugh; Geckos: A co-star is born.

Posted byTed BlockNovember 4, 2019November 5, 2019Posted inFlorida News, News with a TwistTags:SatireLeave a comment on Iguanas and Geckos and Frogs, oh my! I don’t think we’re in New York anymore, Morty.

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