Man, can you believe we elected that guy? (Well, they were half right)

August 2011

"The stock market had its biggest one-day drop since 2008. Remember how the experts said we had to raise the debt ceiling or the market would crash? Well, they were half right." –Jimmy Kimmel

"It's President Obama's birthday. I can't believe it's been 50 years since his mother forged his birth certificate." –Jimmy Kimmel

"Today Michelle Obama urged her husband's supporters to sign an e-card for his 50th birthday. Which explains why Joe Biden has magic marker all over his computer screen." –Jimmy Fallon

"Fox News will host the next Republican primary debate on Aug. 11 in Iowa. Yeah, Fox News will ask some tough questions, like 'How much better are you than Obama,' 'Why is Obama such a bad president,' and 'Man, can you believe we elected that guy?" –Jimmy Fallon 

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

NHL 20: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

NHL 20: Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues

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I have been working on a paper for the Education Market. The paper talks 

about using video games as a teaching tool for children with learning disabilities. 

The age demographic would be 8 to 18. Games could be up to the teacher or 

student to select. Games might include soccer, football, basketball, etc.

Students could learn about various historical or fictional characters and create 

them as players for their team. It would allow the student to study history, 

philosophy, religion, sports, popular culture, etc. and then create the characters 

to be a part of their team. The students would even be able to play alongside 

their created characters.

On some of the teams historical figures like Martin Luther King, and Abraham 

Lincoln  will play on the same team with authors like Ernest Hemingway and 

William Shakespeare, or Elvis Presley and Tupac Shakur.

The process is meant to be a simple and fun way for kids to learn subjects 

such as world history, literature, poetry, art, music, science and vocabulary. 

Maybe PS4/XBOX machines might be donated or discounted to schools for 

these classes. More on the paper as it is fleshed out. Enjoy the simulations.

Also for sentimental reasons, some fallen friends and family are on this team.

Semper Fi. May you rest in peace.

Karen and Ken Threaten Protesters with Guns

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

The Moment Fox News Realized Trump Could Lose The Election

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Republicans Are Afraid Trump Will Drop Out Before The Election

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Saagar Enjeti: Obama privately admits Biden BARELY up to job, tells him to cut interviews short

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

NHL 20: Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

I have been working on a paper for the Education Market. The paper talks 

about using video games as a teaching tool for children with learning disabilities. 

The age demographic would be 8 to 18. Games could be up to the teacher or 

student to select. Games might include soccer, football, basketball, etc.

Students could learn about various historical or fictional characters and create 

them as players for their team. It would allow the student to study history, 

philosophy, religion, sports, popular culture, etc. and then create the characters 

to be a part of their team. The students would even be able to play alongside 

their created characters.

On some of the teams historical figures like Martin Luther King, and Abraham 

Lincoln  will play on the same team with authors like Ernest Hemingway and 

William Shakespeare, or Elvis Presley and Tupac Shakur.

The process is meant to be a simple and fun way for kids to learn subjects 

such as world history, literature, poetry, art, music, science and vocabulary. 

Maybe PS4/XBOX machines might be donated or discounted to schools for 

these classes. More on the paper as it is fleshed out. Enjoy the simulations.

Also for sentimental reasons, some fallen friends and family are on this team.

Semper Fi. May you rest in peace.

Jackie DeShannon - What The World Needs Now

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

The Tourists - I only want to be with you

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Rita Pavone - Qui Ritornera [1966]

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Jackie DeShannon - Over you

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Mireille Mathieu - Je ne suis rien sans toi [1967]

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Aretha Franklin - Shoop Shoop Song [1965]

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Eddie Cochran - C'mon Everybody (Live)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

The Rezillos - Glad All Over [1978]

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown (1960)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Carlene Carter and Dave Edmunds - Baby Ride Easy

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Travis - Baby One More Time

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work (Later With Jools Holland)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Oasis - Sunday Morning Call (Acoustic Session)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

The Charlatans - How High

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Saagar and Ryan Grim: Chris Christie, Tucker Carlson, and Trump himself ADMIT he may LOSE

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Kansas City - The Beatles (Shindig! 1964)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Dear Yoko - John Lennon (Home movie footage 1980)

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Saagar and Ryan Grim: Jon Stewart calls out idiocy of bailing out corporations and not people

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

All My Loving (Live At The Festival Hall in Melbourne) - The Beatles

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Twist and Shout (Live At The Festival Hall in Melbourne) - The Beatles

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Long Tall Sally (Live At The Festival Hall in Melbourne) - The Beatles

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

I Saw Her Standing There (Live) - The Beatles

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

So what's the feel-good story of 2011? (China gave him an extension on his rent)

August 2011

"Happy birthday to President Obama, who turned 50 years old. Whether you like him or not, it's a tremendous success story. This guy was born in a hut in Kenya and grew up to be president of the United States." –David Letterman

"Obama got some lovely presents. China gave him an extension on his rent." –David Letterman  

"I was watching Fox News today. I lost a bet." –David Letterman

"A year ago the Chilean miners were rescued. The year before the feel-good story was the guy who landed the plane in the Hudson. So what's the feel-good story of 2011? Anthony Weiner." –David Letterman

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“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

They would have also accepted gutless and cowardly (with the possible exception of the Clinton Library)

August 2011

"According to a new poll, voters described the way Congress behaved during the debt debate as 'disgusting, stupid, and ridiculous.' They would have also accepted 'gutless and cowardly.'" –David Letterman

"A lot of people want to know what Osama bin Laden's last words were. In a new article, they tell you: 'Come in.'" –David Letterman 

"The Louvre has more bare breasts than any other institution in the world, with the possible exception of the Clinton Library." –Craig Ferguson

"I don't believe in birth control. If you want to control your fertility, do it the way God intended: with a cold, loveless marriage." –Stephen Colbert

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

In 10 years, that'll be President Bieber's problem (She loves cake)

August 2011

"President Obama signed the new debt bill into law. But it doesn't really solve the problem. Economists say in 10 years, the deficit will be $27 trillion. But you know what? In 10 years, that'll be President Bieber's problem." –Jay Leno

"Just 10 days until the big Iowa Republican presidential straw poll. How many think Mitt Romney will win the straw poll? How many think Michele Bachmann will win? How many would rather vote for the straw?" –Jay Leno

"President Obama celebrated his 50th birthday in his hometown of Chicago. Oprah jumped out of the cake. Then she jumped back in. She loves cake." –Jimmy Kimmel

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

America's own Legion of Doofs (mere moments ago they were throwing their own feces)

August 2011

"A man jumped the White House fence, but after a brief chase, the Secret Service was able to talk President Obama into coming back and finishing his term." –Conan O'Brien

"I see Congress more as a bunch of monkeys. High-fiving each other in celebration, having forgotten that mere moments ago they were throwing their own feces." –Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones

"Our prayers are answered! America's own 'Legion of Doofs.'" –Jon Stewart on the new congressional Super Committee

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

Bill Murray knows it's Monday but... (You're Awesome)

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html

“A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. 

A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”