SPECIAL EDITION: THE DECADE IN IRONY, 2000-2009
I guess the irony is that the decade actually began in 2001 and has a year to go.
2000
Bush Win Inspires Average Students
Presidency not out of reach for those with poor grades, police records, money.
2002
U.S. Wants to Dump 77,000 Pounds of Nuclear Waste 90 Miles from Las Vegas
Many argue that's not close enough.
Middle Class Losing Health Insurance
But problem is temporary – middle class rapidly vanishing.
2005
Army Asks Congress to Raise Top Recruitment Age from 35 to 42
Lower bottom IQ score from 42 to 35.
Alberto Gonzales to Remove Covering From Breast of Statue In Dept. of Justice
Orders all statues stripped, piled on top of each other in lobby.
2009
Republicans: No Reason to Probe Bush Administration Use of Torture
There was no oral sex involved.
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Obama Proposes Huge Stimulus Plan
To get Americans borrowing again.
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