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The Economic Hangover

Posted on Jul 16, 2002, Source: AlterNet

President Bush tells Americans that what the economy needs is two aspirins and lots of fluids. It's not a crisis -- just a giant hangover.

Fun Republican Fundraising Gifts!

Posted on May 15, 2002, Source: AlterNet

With your kind donation to a Republican congressional campaign committee, you may enjoy one of many gifts, from Ari Fleischer's updated resume to a chance to clean Charlton Heston's dentures.Give now!

Enron's Other Pet Names

Posted on May 10, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Enron traders gave their pet projects nicknames; Fat Boy, Death Star and Get Shorty were, essentially, code for Pillage, Rape and Run. We've found more overlooked names.

George W. Bush: Statesman or Dog Trainer?

Posted on Apr 11, 2002, Source: AlterNet

When addressing Middle Eastern leaders, Bush employs the irritable but impotent language that people use when talking to their dogs. If only diplomacy was as simple as "Sit!"

Andersen "Protesters" Exposed!

Posted on Mar 21, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Employees of Arthur Andersen took to the streets Wednesday in a '60s-style "protest" designed to look spontaneous. Our reporter slipped into the protest "planning sit-in" and heard this...

Radio Free Iraq

Posted on Mar 5, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Last week, it was reported that the US is considering building a radio transmitter to broadcast programming in Iraq with the intent of fomenting opposition to Saddam Hussein.

Headlines from the Office of Strategic Influence

Posted on Feb 25, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Rumsfeld and his staff have been hard at work cooking up the news for friendly and unfriendly nations.

The Voluntary Nation

Posted on Feb 22, 2002, Source: AlterNet

The administration has made clear that volunteerism will continue to be a theme throughout Bush's tenure. Numerous other plans are in various stages of development, a few of which are outlined in this satire.

Bush's Speech to the Unborn

Posted on Feb 6, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Bush expands the budget of the Children's Health Insurance Program to subsidize something called "abstinence education" and initiate medical coverage for the unborn.

State of the Union Rough Draft

Posted on Jan 30, 2002, Source: AlterNet

This transcript reveals an audiotape of President Bush practicing an early version of the State of the Union address that appears to be written by the president himself.

Pretzelgate: What Really Happened?

Posted on Jan 14, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Last weekend President Bush was reported to have choked on a pretzel, passed out and suffered a bruise on his cheek after hitting the floor. Yeah, right.

How the Military Tribunals Will Really Work

Posted on Nov 28, 2001, Source: AlterNet

A list of shocking rules for Bush's military tribunals, including "If a lawyer cannot be found for the defendant a suitable chimpanzee will serve as counsel."
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