This Week in the Mercury
Friday, September 12, 2008
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Posted by Sarah Mirk on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 8:52 AM
"Tense and Probing": In her first big interview with the press, moose-shooter Sarah Palin says, "I'm ready!" but then doesn't know what Bush's foreign policy doctrine is...
"There are no ground or air incursions by Nato forces into Pakistani territory": Except that a secret order by Bush allows troops to enter Pakistan to pursue terrorists.
"26 Plots to Kill Him": Bolivia and Venezuela's presidents expel Venezuela's US ambassador and accuse the U.S. of trying to assassinate them and overthrow their governments. And oh shit, Bolivia may be headed toward civil war.
Really Bad News: AIDS is spreading faster in America than anyone thought. In 2006, 56,300 Americans contracted AIDS, mostly gay, bi and black men.
Not Such Bad News: 10,000 British "holiday-makers" are stranded on vacation after a major tour firm goes bankrupt.
Pretty Good News: Local Church of the Holy Light sues the gov't to legalize their sacred psychedelic plant.
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