Vote for the funniest headline of the day

Bruce · 29th November 2006, 10:29 AM

"Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion"

Quote:

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a letter to the American people on Wednesday, accused their government of "coercion, force and injustice" and urged the United States to pull out of Iraq

You should elect a just and fair president who rules as a nice and trustworthy guy, like President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad!

Pope embarks on mission to boost Christian unity

Quote:

Pope Benedict embarked on Wednesday on his second mission in Turkey, to improve ties between Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, after winning approval for his conciliatory views on Turkey and Islam.

After that, he's going to bring peace to the Middle East and convince Kim Jong Il to take his pills, which brings me to...

U.S. bans sale of iPods to North Korea

Quote:

The Bush administration wants North Korea's attention, so like a scolding parent it's trying to make it tougher for that country's eccentric leader to buy iPods, plasma televisions and Segway electric scooters.

Fine. If you want to play "Cold War" with your little nuclear weapons, we won't let you play with our toys. We'll economically bomb you back to the stone age!

Darth Rotor · 29th November 2006, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Bruce

"Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion"

You should elect a just and fair president who rules as a nice and trustworthy guy, like President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad!

Pope embarks on mission to boost Christian unity

After that, he's going to bring peace to the Middle East and convince Kim Jong Il to take his pills, which brings me to...

U.S. bans sale of iPods to North Korea

Fine. If you want to play "Cold War" with your little nuclear weapons, we won't let you play with our toys. We'll economically bomb you back to the stone age!

Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan.

I wonder if North Koreans can by PS 3's or Wii's from Japan.

DR

Bruce · 29th November 2006, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Darth Rotor

Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan.

Yes, let's cripple our nations industries by giving an evil dictator a gentle slap on the wrist.

wahrheit · 29th November 2006, 10:41 AM

I voted Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion"

Hard to top that one.

bob_kark · 29th November 2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Darth Rotor

Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan.

I wonder if North Koreans can by PS 3's or Wii's from Japan.

DR

Shouldn't they be more concerned about buying food?

Grammatron · 29th November 2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Bruce

Yes, let's cripple our nations industries by giving an evil dictator a gentle slap on the wrist.

Well since the only people in North Korea who can afford iPods are Kim Jong Il and his posy I doubt our industry will be that crippled by the loss of that market.

wahrheit · 29th November 2006, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Grammatron

Well since the only people in North Korea who can afford iPods are Kim Jong Il and his posy I doubt our industry will be that crippled by the loss of that market.

According to Amazon's list of top selling electronics the iPod sales are doing quite fine. Not much to worry for Apple if Kim can't have the latest model anymore.

latent aaaack · 29th November 2006, 10:47 AM

from news.com.au

Don't call us Poms, say Poms

A GROUP of rather thin-skinned English expatriates wants the word Pom banned, claiming it is a racial slur on a par with
the dreaded n-word used in America.

Bruce · 29th November 2006, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Grammatron

Well since the only people in North Korea who can afford iPods are Kim Jong Il and his posy I doubt our industry will be that crippled by the loss of that market.

The whole point is to keep the iPods and PS3's out of Kim's hands! Screw the citizens (as always).

Tailgater · 29th November 2006, 10:51 AM

I voted for the ipods. My big question is how many people have the means to download anything even if they get one?

steverino · 30th November 2006, 06:18 AM

Anyone see that headline yesterday?...

"Headless Man Found in Topless Bar"

Mephisto · 30th November 2006, 07:20 AM

Here's my favorite.

Obesity a big problem in Africa

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html

negativ · 30th November 2006, 08:32 AM

I voted for iPods to DPRK, mainly because my understanding is that the embargo was specifically targeted at Kim Jong-Il personally. The sequel to Team America practically writes itself, doesn't it?

Bruce · 30th November 2006, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Mephisto

Here's my favorite.

Obesity a big problem in Africa

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html

I knew I shouldn't have included all those Twinkies in the Relief Aid packages I sent in the 80's!

Bruce · 30th November 2006, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by negativ

I voted for iPods to DPRK, mainly because my understanding is that the embargo was specifically targeted at Kim Jong-Il personally. The sequel to Team America practically writes itself, doesn't it?

Kim: "Hey, George. Dish is Kim. Yeah. I sorry bout rereasing that nucrear weapon. Yeah. I be a good boy now. So, curd you prease call back that naval brockade on da Japanese trading ships and ret me have my Pray Station 3? No, I won't be testing anymore bombs or threatening China or nothing that that. I promise."

Kiwiwriter · 30th November 2006, 08:41 AM

I voted for the Ipods. Nobody in North Korea has anything to plug them into to recharge them, and even if they did download one of Kim Il Sung's old speeches, they'd immediately get arrested for "possessing unauthorized information."

And never mind there's probably not a single Radio Shack in North Korea.

Pardalis · 30th November 2006, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Kiwiwriter

And never mind there's probably not a single Radio Shack in North Korea.

But I'm sure somehow they have everybody's name and address...

steverino · 30th November 2006, 09:13 AM

Good one.

Every time I pay cash for an overpriced 9V battery at Radio Shack, they start taking down my name and address, and I think, dang, I'll have to move AGAIN.

Darth Rotor · 30th November 2006, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Bruce

Kim: "Hey, George. Dish is Kim. Yeah. I sorry bout rereasing that nucrear weapon. Yeah. I be a good boy now. So, curd you prease call back that naval brockade on da Japanese trading ships and ret me have my Pray Station 3? No, I won't be testing anymore bombs or threatening China or nothing that that. I promise."

George: "OK, Kim, we'll get Sony on the phone and call in the Fleet. By the way, your English is pretty good, but it's pronounced "nukular."

DR

Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion"	10	35.71%
Pope embarks on mission to boost Christian unity	1	3.57%
U.S. bans sale of iPods to North Korea	17	60.71%
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29th November 2006, 10:29 AM	#1
Bruce Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 7,522	Vote for the funniest headline of the day "Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion" Quote: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a letter to the American people on Wednesday, accused their government of "coercion, force and injustice" and urged the United States to pull out of Iraq You should elect a just and fair president who rules as a nice and trustworthy guy, like President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad! Pope embarks on mission to boost Christian unity Quote: Pope Benedict embarked on Wednesday on his second mission in Turkey, to improve ties between Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, after winning approval for his conciliatory views on Turkey and Islam. After that, he's going to bring peace to the Middle East and convince Kim Jong Il to take his pills, which brings me to... U.S. bans sale of iPods to North Korea Quote: The Bush administration wants North Korea's attention, so like a scolding parent it's trying to make it tougher for that country's eccentric leader to buy iPods, plasma televisions and Segway electric scooters. Fine. If you want to play "Cold War" with your little nuclear weapons, we won't let you play with our toys. We'll economically bomb you back to the stone age!
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29th November 2006, 10:33 AM	#2
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 34,255	Originally Posted by Bruce "Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion" You should elect a just and fair president who rules as a nice and trustworthy guy, like President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad! Pope embarks on mission to boost Christian unity After that, he's going to bring peace to the Middle East and convince Kim Jong Il to take his pills, which brings me to... U.S. bans sale of iPods to North Korea Fine. If you want to play "Cold War" with your little nuclear weapons, we won't let you play with our toys. We'll economically bomb you back to the stone age! Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan. I wonder if North Koreans can by PS 3's or Wii's from Japan. DR
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29th November 2006, 10:35 AM	#3
Bruce Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 7,522	Originally Posted by Darth Rotor Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan. Yes, let's cripple our nations industries by giving an evil dictator a gentle slap on the wrist.
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29th November 2006, 10:41 AM	#4
wahrheit Pac-Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,591	I voted Iranian president: "U.S. governs by coercion" Hard to top that one.
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29th November 2006, 10:42 AM	#5
bob_kark Person of Hench Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Globalist H.Q., 25th floor, 5th room on the right. Posts: 4,098	Originally Posted by Darth Rotor Levi Strauss and Coke both lost multinational deals when Jimmy Carter invoked a selected boycott in 1979 over the USSR invasion of Afghanistan. I wonder if North Koreans can by PS 3's or Wii's from Japan. DR Shouldn't they be more concerned about buying food?
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29th November 2006, 10:42 AM	#6
Grammatron Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,446	Originally Posted by Bruce Yes, let's cripple our nations industries by giving an evil dictator a gentle slap on the wrist. Well since the only people in North Korea who can afford iPods are Kim Jong Il and his posy I doubt our industry will be that crippled by the loss of that market.
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29th November 2006, 10:47 AM	#7
wahrheit Pac-Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,591	Originally Posted by Grammatron Well since the only people in North Korea who can afford iPods are Kim Jong Il and his posy I doubt our industry will be that crippled by the loss of that market. According to Amazon's list of top selling electronics the iPod sales are doing quite fine. Not much to worry for Apple if Kim can't have the latest model anymore.
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29th November 2006, 10:47 AM	#8
latent aaaack Muse Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 98229 Posts: 928	from news.com.au Don't call us Poms, say Poms A GROUP of rather thin-skinned English expatriates wants the word Pom banned, claiming it is a racial slur on a par with the dreaded n-word used in America.

29th November 2006, 10:51 AM	#10
Tailgater Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,212	I voted for the ipods. My big question is how many people have the means to download anything even if they get one?
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30th November 2006, 06:18 AM	#11
steverino Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 3,688	Anyone see that headline yesterday?... "Headless Man Found in Topless Bar"
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30th November 2006, 07:20 AM	#12
Mephisto Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in a state of disbelief Posts: 6,065	Here's my favorite. Obesity a big problem in Africa http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html
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30th November 2006, 08:32 AM	#13
negativ Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the land of make-believe Posts: 1,905	I voted for iPods to DPRK, mainly because my understanding is that the embargo was specifically targeted at Kim Jong-Il personally. The sequel to Team America practically writes itself, doesn't it?

30th November 2006, 08:35 AM	#14
Bruce Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 7,522	Originally Posted by Mephisto Here's my favorite. Obesity a big problem in Africa http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html I knew I shouldn't have included all those Twinkies in the Relief Aid packages I sent in the 80's!
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30th November 2006, 08:40 AM	#15
Bruce Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 7,522	Originally Posted by negativ I voted for iPods to DPRK, mainly because my understanding is that the embargo was specifically targeted at Kim Jong-Il personally. The sequel to Team America practically writes itself, doesn't it? Kim: "Hey, George. Dish is Kim. Yeah. I sorry bout rereasing that nucrear weapon. Yeah. I be a good boy now. So, curd you prease call back that naval brockade on da Japanese trading ships and ret me have my Pray Station 3? No, I won't be testing anymore bombs or threatening China or nothing that that. I promise."
	__________________ Indeed, anything past the ring finger is prohibited. -bpesta

30th November 2006, 08:41 AM	#16
Kiwiwriter Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 1,110	I voted for the Ipods. Nobody in North Korea has anything to plug them into to recharge them, and even if they did download one of Kim Il Sung's old speeches, they'd immediately get arrested for "possessing unauthorized information." And never mind there's probably not a single Radio Shack in North Korea.
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30th November 2006, 08:45 AM	#17
Pardalis Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montréal Posts: 25,831	Originally Posted by Kiwiwriter And never mind there's probably not a single Radio Shack in North Korea. But I'm sure somehow they have everybody's name and address...

30th November 2006, 09:13 AM	#18
steverino Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 3,688	Good one. Every time I pay cash for an overpriced 9V battery at Radio Shack, they start taking down my name and address, and I think, dang, I'll have to move AGAIN.
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30th November 2006, 11:02 AM	#19
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 34,255	Originally Posted by Bruce Kim: "Hey, George. Dish is Kim. Yeah. I sorry bout rereasing that nucrear weapon. Yeah. I be a good boy now. So, curd you prease call back that naval brockade on da Japanese trading ships and ret me have my Pray Station 3? No, I won't be testing anymore bombs or threatening China or nothing that that. I promise." George: "OK, Kim, we'll get Sony on the phone and call in the Fleet. By the way, your English is pretty good, but it's pronounced "nukular." DR
	__________________ Helicopters don't so much fly as beat the air into submission. "Jesus wept, but did He laugh?"--F.H. Buckley____"There is one thing that was too great for God to show us when He walked upon our earth ... His mirth." --Chesterton__"If the barbarian in us is excised, so is our humanity."--D'rok__ "I only use my gun whenever kindness fails."-- Robert Earl Keen__"Sturgeon spares none.". -- The Marquis