Discussion: White House Cites Parody Article (Not) Supportive Of Trump's Proposed Budget

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God’s sakes alive, the next thing you know they’ll be trotting out Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal.

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Next she cites the WH report citing her, then they’ll cite her report citing them citing her, and then…

Christ in a cracker.

@michaelryerson: That’s page 87 of the AHCA

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Anybody else see Dilbert on a power trip?

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*sigh* no one reads any more

Oh, they read. They just don’t understand what they read.

Otto West: Don’t call me stupid.
Wanda: Oh, right! To call you stupid would be an insult to stupid people! I’ve known sheep that could outwit you. I’ve worn dresses with higher IQs. But you think you’re an intellectual, don’t you, ape?
Otto West: Apes don’t read philosophy.
Wanda: Yes they do, Otto. They just don’t understand it.

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This is what happens in a world where no one has a soul or a sense of humor.

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Or in a White House where no one has a functioning brain cell.

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The White House included the article at the bottom of its “1600 Daily” newsletter. (Here’s an archived copy.)

They didn’t delete it.

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I think that’s what the budget is based on.

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Yes. I think Trump uses The Onion for background research.

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"You all may need to be more clear about what’s actually a parody during this administration.”

This administration is a parody.

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Somewhat o/t

Rather surprised that the WH newsletter didn’t mention the Kenny remarks.

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At about the level of the the “1/2 Hour News Hour”.

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Have they checked for carbon monoxide leaks or lead contamination in the water in the White House lately?

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Forget about that D.C. wine bar. The Onion should sue Trump for unfair competition.

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This would be laughable if my laugh muscles weren’t worn out. Only sigh muscles left.

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But if it’s alternative parody, it’s fact…

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Best tweet from her:

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How long before we’re going to have to get out the pitch forks and torches? I fully expected conniving brazen criminality – but I didn’t quite realize we’d have such an endless display of mind-numbing stupidity.

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