By Natasha Julius
Just think how much more time we’ll have to follow the news now that we don’t have to nip off to Argentina to help save a friend’s marriage anymore.
Change Watch
It turns out Change will cost more money and destroy American jobs. Fortunately for those holding stock in the troubled start-up, it turns out Status Quo does the exact same thing.
School Lies
Education officials in Illinois are facing staunch criticism this week, accused of misappropriating public funding in order to enrich personal goals. Oh wait, sorry, that was in Detroit.
Council Wars
Members of Iran’s Guardian Council maintain their stranglehold on power despite growing evidence of shocking corruption and widespread public dissatisfaction. Oh wait, sorry, Detroit again.
Human Resources
In Zimbabwe, meanwhile, the government agency charged with protecting the citizenry instead stands accused of callously disregarding their well-being in order to smooth their own… wait… oops, once again, that was Detroit.
Mayor Malfunction
Finally in Detroit this week, the city’s mayor drew ire for his baffling reluctance to clarify the public burden of a major sports and entertainment investment. Oh wait, sorry, that was actually Chicago.
Posted on June 27, 2009