If I remember correctly George W. Bush later on used the surplus to give everyone a one time small tax credit

whether it’s on booze or women or movies

The American spirit is dead.

The media portrayed the election as a horse race until it became one.

It’s just another day in the White House.

The video game is also the subject a fun, totally fictional episode of Dimension 404 on Hulu.

the order must be verified by the Secretary of Defense

at what point is it appropriate to challenge [NBC’s FCC] License?

Some items, especially plastic, that claim to be non-dishwasher safe might warp or melt, so I don’t use the heated dry (at the same time hoping the hot water won’t warp/melt them).

You’re right. Rocket Man is awesome. Perhaps he should have called him “Fruit Loops”instead?

While little to do with the end of the world and all to do with CNN, I miss Lynn Russell of Headline news.

You forgot this one:

The concept "passenger cell" reminds me of this:

I want to see the original Donkey Kong Country. Not the version that appeared on the N64. And no, DKC Returns doesn't count (it doesn't feel the same). Nintendo released the original version on the GameBoy Color and later on the GameBoy Advance. (I think I know where my GBA is, and when I find it I'm going to play…

This is sad.

"If you had paid attention a lot of things make sense"

While I was reading that it sounded like Tiny Spock speaking to Giant Sheldon.

I saw the movie with my 10 year old daughter (don't judge me). During the scene when the giant semi-torus spaceship is rolling she leans over to me and whispers, "She shouldn't run in a straight line."

Possible spoilers...