Americans Apply Shutdown Strategy to Life
Throughout America, citizens have begun applying the government shutdown method to their normal way of life.
No, You Can’t Buy Detroit for a Dollar
Detroit, MI: Late last week, the city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in federal court. Yes, the entire city. Through decades of alleged funds mismanagement and job,…
Economic Rebound Restarts Local Man’s Debt Cycle
Tempe, AZ: On Wednesday, an anonymous source at Wachovia leaked documents that revealed Bill Gunderson, of Tempe, Arizona, has capitalized on the rebounding economy by burying himself under two mortgages…
Mississippi Rallies Behind Obesity
Jackson, MS: This week, Governor Phil Bryant signed into law a ban on regulation of portion size and nutrition, officially endorsing Mississipians’ rights to eat themselves into a coma. The…
US Government Cites Lemon Law Against S&P
Los Angeles, CA: “Toxic” mortgages have long been one of the associated problems that helped jump-start the 2008 financial crisis. The United States government finally went into action against a…
Oregon Bill Introduces New Era of Taxes on Not Doing Stuff
Salem, OR: In the upcoming legislative session, Oregon lawmakers are set to consider imposing a tax on fuel-efficient vehicles for revenue lost from drivers not purchasing gasoline. The law would…
Congress Debates Cliff-ness of Fiscal Cliff
Washington, DC: In a display of focus and efficiency that has been characteristic of the US Congress, our elected officials have buckled down for a vigorous debate on what the…
University of Phoenix Announces New Field of Study: Student Debt
Phoenix, AZ: Last month, the University of Phoenix unveiled a new department for registration. The department is called “Student Debt Studies” and boasts a catalog of ten courses covering the…
Holiday Bonuses Replaced With E-Gifts
With the holidays in full swing and the economy lagging, companies look for alternatives to the normal holiday bonuses that employees have come to rely on.
While We Were Bored: Occupy Mister Roger’s Neighborhood
While we may not have an owl mascot walking down Wall Street with a "Down with 1% Milk" sign just yet, we're willing to help jump the shark on Occupy…