MARCH 1, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: China's Repressive Tactics Against Reform. Impact: The stifling of dissent in China not only solidified the government's grip on power but also inspired a generation of meme-makers who would later use cat videos to protest against anything, proving that even repression can lead to the rise of internet humor.. Fact: Did you know that the Great Wall of China was originally built to keep out invaders, but now it mostly keeps out fresh ideas and constructive criticism?.
• Headline: G.O.P. Freshmen Seek Balance in 1995. Impact: The GOP freshmen's refusal to budge on redefining the federal government’s role inadvertently set off a game of political 'chicken' that would lead to an endless cycle of budget crises and memes about the government being on 'vacation'.. Fact: Fun fact: If the federal government were a sitcom, it would have been canceled after the first season due to poor ratings and unfilled promises!.
• Headline: Bloomberg Ventures into Opinion Media. Impact: Bloomberg's ambitious foray into media paved the way for future politicians to think they could run for office based on their social media presence, leading to a future where influencers could potentially run for President—talk about a reality TV show gone wrong!. Fact: Did you know that Bloomberg once spent more on his campaign than some countries' GDP? Who knew democracy could be so expensive?.
• Headline: Radical Cleric Demands Ouster of Yemen Leader. Impact: The radical cleric's demands for change in Yemen set off a chain reaction that not only influenced regional politics but also led to a resurgence of internet debates about the merits of various government types, with absolutely no resolution in sight. Thanks, cleric!. Fact: Did you know that Yemen has been described as the 'Arab world's poorest country'? Maybe they should consider a 'Rich Uncle Pennybags' approach to governance instead..