4- Dutch tourists were killed in a hot air balloon accident in China. The balloon developed a leak, caught and fire and crashed to the ground. Sounds like fun.

$20,000,000-Earmark designated for the educational institute named after the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. These funds along with billions more have been taken from the defense spending bill. Way to go morons. Instead of being absolutely certain that our troops have everything they need to wage 2 wars our genius elected officials decide it more prudent to spend on pork projects.

2000-Jellyfish washed up on shore of Oahu South Shore beaches on Tuesday. 174 people were treated for stings.Other than being hunted for sport by Patrick Star and Spongebob Square Pants what purpose do jellyfish have?

10-People that had to lift 57 year old Stephon Turo into an ambulance that transported him to prison. An ambulance was used because Turo weighs close to 600 pounds. He was sentenced for 3rd degree felony criminal sale of a controlled substance. At 600 pounds I am certain he has a higher food intake than most inmates so will his demand for food be met or will he be forced to slim down? Some lawyer will argue that Mr. Turo needs to maintain a certain lifestyle so he should be afforded extra helpings.

10,000-The Dow Jones Industrial Average  crossed for the first time this year. Big whoop. Other than the elites and elected officials, wait the elites are the elected officials, well they’re the only ones with any money left so who cares.

3-Of the 5 judges on the Norwegian Nobel Committee had objections to awarding the prize to President Obama yet he still won. Obama is blessed. Even when he loses he wins!

1973-Is the last year the U.S. military met all of its recruitment goals until now. The Pentagon says the gains were a result of the worst recession since the Great Depression. I wonder if Obama will count this towards his saving or creating jobs totals?

$12.95-Is what it will cost you to purchase a Michelle Obama action figure. What will it do, gardening? I wonder if it speaks? Will it say America is a downright mean country or for the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country? Imagine what GI Joe will be doing to the First Lady?

15-Abortions over a 17 year period that Irene Vilar claims to have had as a way to get back at her husband. This sicko has written a book titled: Impossible Motherhood:Testimony Of An Abortion Addict. Nice, addicted to killing babies and walking around like nothings wrong with that. I happen to believe a woman has the right to choose especially in cases of rape and incest but this is off the charts.

$3500-Tax break for pet care expenses is being considered on Capitol Hill. I’m a pet kinda guy but I think if we’re giving out tax breaks lets just give them to everyone not just pet owners. How about we call it Relief For American Taxpayers or if you have something better I’m open to suggestions.

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