Category: Humor

An imported fence – to keep out the imports

That huge fence along the US-Mexico border to keep out illegal imports immigrants is facing some scrutiny in Congress again.
Carlos Mencia says the US will need to use illegal immigrants just to get the fence built, but now lawmakers are concerned that the fence will be built with imported steel as well.
Something that makes the Chinese very happy and patriotic Americans not so much.
From NPR

Make a run for the border

From the DMN and Steve Blow:

An interesting story in today’s business section says Taco Bell is opening restaurants in Mexico. The menu will be the same as here. But because its version of “Mexican food” is so unrecognizable to Mexicans, it’s being promoted there as American fast food.
That’s rich since the chain advertises here with Spanish guitars and thick Mexican accents to sell how “authentic” it is.
One nice thing: The company’s slogan will work in both countries — “Make a run for the border.”

Stephen Colbert day on NPR


Stephen Colbert got a lot of fun press today on NPR. Starting with Fresh Air, the political satirist gave an hour long interview to Terry Gross, followed by 5 minutes or so on All Things Considered.
Both very funny interviews. He dropped the satire during Fresh Air but kept up the act during All Things Considered.
During both interviews he talked about his new book, I Am America (And So Can You!) (available at the Casa de Blundell store of course)
Both worth a listen.