Since the announcement by current House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) that he will be leaving his post effective October 30, Congressional Republicans have been racing to shore up party leadership by selecting what they thought to be a sure-fire candidate to assume the helm and, god willing, assist in bringing forth a much needed victory in the 2016 presidential election. All indicators had initially pointed to Kevin McCarthy as the most likely successor, but after losing support from the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, McCarthy abruptly withdrew his name from consideration. The unexpected falling out has left House Republicans in total disarray, with one representative calling the situation "utter chaos" -prompting the Joker to comment, stating:
In the midst of a devastating state wide drought, California water officials have released their list of top offenders in the area of water waste. While many companies were issued marks for their excessive industrial run off, one Beverly Hills resident was cited for using over 1,300 gallons of water per hour, all day, seven days a week. The ridiculously entitled water hog is none other than Francis Buxton, heir to the famous Buxton staples fortune.
"Have you been wasting water Francis?!?!"
Martin Milner, star of the popular 1970's police drama Adam-12, died of heart failure last month at the age of 89. For years, Milner portrayed the rugged all-American beat cop known as Pete Malloy, a figure who would stand out as an inspiration to an entire generation of young would-be officers. To commemorate his passing, the LAPD held a dignified homage to the late actor, allowing family members as well as officers to read statements of praise and remembrance.
A Similar ceremony was held for actor Michael Chiklis after he retired from a certain 1990's ABC comedy drama known as the The Commish'. Several NYPD officers were said to have gotten up in the middle of the night to fix themselves a hoagie sandwich in memory of the lovable yet no-nonsense Commissioner.
Leading up to their scheduled debate on NBC's Meet the Press this Saturday evening, Republican Congressmen Dave Brat of Virginia, and Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania have traded jabs at one another seemingly every chance they get. In their latest sparring bout, Representative Brat accused Dent of waffling on the issues and lacking the essential conservative mindset. Dent, who has been described as a moderate, has been routinely bashed by the far-right for his overt willingness to reach across the aisle -which they see as duplicitous and double-dealing. Many attribute this pronounced bi-partisan attitude to the influence of his younger brother, Gotham District Attorney, Harvey Dent.
This week in entertainment, actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested yet again for public intoxication after becoming unruly outside a small dive bar in metropolitan Austin, Texas. Unfortunately, this and a long stream of similar incidences have thoroughly tainted Shia's public image, making work in the film industry relatively scarce. As a consequence, The Beouf is said to be considering less than desirable employment alternatives; particularly, a run for the Florida State Senate.
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