A new low for politics
AMERICAN politicians don’t come any more deplorable than Florida Rep Matt Gaetz.
After being called out by a teen activist over his anti-abortion views, the Republican said: “Why is it that the women with the least likelihood of getting pregnant are the ones most worried about having abortions? Nobody wants to impregnate you if you look like a thumb.” This is the man, left, who voted against a bill to fight the sex trafficking of vulnerable women, and is himself the subject of an investigation into sleeping with a minor. He denies the allegation.
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A NORTH Carolina woman seeking revenge on her ex-boyfriend allegedly tried to set fire to his house. Christie Jones, 49, was rumbled when she was seen by a neighbour apparently lighting bundles of wood with the help of a jug of oil.
Sadly for her, the house targeted was the wrong one. Jones was reportedly seen leaving in her car and faces jail, if convicted. Clearly, she was not a perfect match for the guy.
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WELL, I’ll be darned. The latest crazy lawsuit is a man suing outdoor hunting chain Bass Pro.
The cause of his complaint? Refusing to honour its lifetime warranty – on socks.
Kent Slaughter, of Springfield, Missouri, said he tried to return four pairs of socks without success, adding the warranty was a significant factor in his decision to buy them.
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JILTED Michigan woman Qa-Shontae Short is seeking $10,000 in damages from Richard Jordan. She claims she is owed the settlement for “intentional infliction of emotional distress” after he stood her up on a date during the pandemic in 2020.
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FACT: Three out of every four tornadoes in the world occur in the States.
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A FAST-food restaurant in North Carolina has tried to get away with not paying its workers.
The Hendersonville branch of Chick-fil-A celebrated its opening by offering to compensate “volunteers” with chicken butties.
“We are looking for volunteers for our new Drive Thru Express,” its Facebook post read. “Earn 5 free entrees per shift (1 hr) worked. Message us for details.”
After being bombarded with comments, the restaurant quickly took down the offer.
AND FINALLY...
DOWN at Norman’s dog park last week felt a little like being back in my old local, when the subject turned to my current health kick.
One of the guys informed me his wife had told him he has “more folds than an origami swan”. He’s now joined me, too.