Political Satire

Paul Kupperberg on September 17th, 2008

A little something I wrote for the paper in July 2005:

THE GREATEST BAR MITZVAH EVER TOLD!
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Nazareth, Israel–The subject matter of the text inscribed on several pieces of ancient parchment found in a millennia-old stone box buried in a yard in Nazareth was, at first, dismissed as nothing special.… Read the rest

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Paul Kupperberg on September 10th, 2008

A story I wrote for the paper in July 2005:

PRAISE THE LORD, GET VALUABLE POINTS!
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VATICAN CITY – What do the Catholic Church and your local supermarket have in common?

To combat falling church attendance, the new papacy has taken a cue from American supermarkets and drug stores by issuing the new Indulgence-Points Card to all church-goers.… Read the rest

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Paul Kupperberg on September 3rd, 2008

Here’s a Weekly World News story I wrote in September 2005. After his speech last night at the Republican Convention, the line about Joe Lieberman not being able to run for President again remains deeply meaningful:

“EL PRESIDENTE” BUSH Plans for W’s Retirement Years…as President of Mexico

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Washington, D.C.—All… Read the rest

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Paul Kupperberg on August 20th, 2008

Here’s a Weekly World News piece I wrote in September 2005. I’m a regular Nostradamus, ain’t I?

BYE-BYE, BUCKS, HELLO TARS
New Currency Issued on U.S.’s New Oil-Based Economy
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DISNEY DOLLARS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a secret report leaked to Weekly World News, the U.S.… Read the rest

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Paul Kupperberg on August 15th, 2008

An article written in May 2005:

RABBITS SUE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE GROUND…AND OFF KEYCHAINS!

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Garbage Pail Kids
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They are a familiar sight in animal shelters and pet shops across the nation: rabbit amputees, their limbs sacrificed by the millions every year in the name of good luck.… Read the rest

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Paul Kupperberg on August 6th, 2008

Written in March 2007, it ain’t political but it’s one I’m rather fond of. But I wanna tell you!!

DIGGING FOR COMEDY GOLD
© AMI

SHECKYVILLE, N.Y. – Nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, Sheckyville is a quiet little farming community.… Read the rest

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