WEDNESDAY 29
The Supreme Court rules on California law blocking the sale of violent video games to kids. Corporations destroying America: No problem. Stopping kids from virtually decapitating their friends: Unconstitutional!
THURSDAY 30
Politico's Mark Halperin calls President Obama "a dick" on MSNBC after POTUS compared Congressional Republicans to homework-avoiding schoolchildren. Halperin is later suspended by MSNBC, which should only speed up his eventual hiring at Fox News.
FRIDAY 1
Gov. Rick Scott goes all hypocrite and approves the Orlando SunRail boondoggle, then bails on his Florida Press Association appearance in St. Pete after only 14 minutes of Q&A. No core values, no balls.
MONDAY 4
America celebrates its independence by consuming tons of beer and dead animal flesh while blowing shit up real good.
TUESDAY 5
Casey Anthony celebrates her independence as the jury declares her not guilty of murdering (or manslaughtering) her toddler. Next up for the acquitted: Duct tape spokesmodel?
This article appears in Jul 7-13, 2011.