THE LIGHTER SIDE

God bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Obama returned from a trip to India followed by a previously unscheduled stop in Saudi Arabia. The president had to stop to meet Saudi Arabia’s new king. Obama also met Saudi Arabia’s first lady, then he met the second lady, then he met the third lady, then he met the fourth lady.

Speaker John Boehner said the House will propose three alternative health plans to Obamacare. It won’t help their poll numbers. Congress’ job approval is so low the Discovery Channel is considering plans to shoot a remake of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” only with an all-baboon cast.

Hillary Clinton agreed to testify to the House committee on the Benghazi attack, but the House can’t get the State Department’s records. The president’s in the clear. He can prove he knew nothing about a terrorist attack on the consulate because he was too busy not knowing anything about the IRS scandal.

Colorado hospitals reported an alarming increase in the number of cases of respiratory illnesses diagnosed in Coloradans this year. The treatment is obvious. In order to clear up lung congestion, doctors are advising all sufferers to switch from recreational marijuana to medical marijuana.

Detroit’s Brann Steakhouse and Sports Grille announced on its outdoor marquee that it’s banned Michael Moore from the restaurant for his comments ripping “American Sniper.” Moore’s reaction was swift. Before this could spread, Michael Moore apologized to McDonald’s and said that Chris Kyle was a hero.