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Ali-Asghar Abedi

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Covers:  Political satire, Biz/Econ satire
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Satire: When he first found out that the British ambassador called him inept, Trump opted for...

Satire: When he first found out that the British ambassador called him inept, Trump opted for...

Medium — President Trump was in denial mode when he first learned that Kim Darroch - the British Ambassador to the U.S. - had said some less than flattering things about him. Trump initially dismissed Darroch's comments by saying that "any Kim that isn't a Kardashian is not worth paying attention to".
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Trump has big plans for Independence Day but his original ideas were bigger

Trump has big plans for Independence Day but his original ideas were bigger

Sydney Morning Herald — Opinion Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size This year marks the first time Americans observe their Independence Day holiday with "Salute to America" - a Donald Trump-conceived, military-themed celebration of the Fourth of July. The President had planned this event since he first saw a military parade on Bastille Day in 2017.
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This week I'll celebrate my first Independence Day as a full American citizen. The problem is I'm...

This week I'll celebrate my first Independence Day as a full American citizen. The problem is I'm...

The Independent — Tomorrow will be my first Fourth of July as an American citizen. But since I'm also a British citizen, I'm tempted to show up to work tomorrow as an act of protest - at least for a half day.
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Opinion: The Democratic debates are going to be even more ridiculous than you thought

Opinion: The Democratic debates are going to be even more ridiculous than you thought

The Independent — The first Primary debate of the 2020 season is tonight in Miami, some 500 days or so before the election. Staging a debate tonight seems kind of ridiculous - not just because Election Day is so far away, but also because a lengthy democratic process feels out of place in a plutocracy.
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Opinion: The question on everyone's lips: which Tory leader hopeful is which US Democratic candid...

Opinion: The question on everyone's lips: which Tory leader hopeful is which US Democratic candid...

The Independent — America. Britain can't seem to get enough. We've imported foreign policy, NFL games, Hamilton and fast-food induced obesity. And now we're importing a bloated field of candidates seeking to lead the country. Fortunately, we've kept our British way of understating things: where America has 24 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president; Britain only has 13 MPs pursuing Tory party leadership and the office of prime minister.
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Opinion: Why Trump really wants to spend so much time with the Queen

Opinion: Why Trump really wants to spend so much time with the Queen

The Independent — He's back: President Trump is in London for a state visit this week. Sadly, based on his comments thus far, Trump appears to be confused by British customs and traditions. Case in point: he's already raised a few eyebrows by describing Meghan Markle as "nasty".
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Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn't want to call for Trump's impeachment

Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn't want to call for Trump's impeachment

The Independent — Despite many calls from the Democratic caucus and Republican Congressman Justin Amash tweeting a case for impeachment, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi remains resistant to the prospect. It's not that she doesn't think there's a case for impeachment - there clearly is.
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Alabama's Abortion Law May Lead to Unplanned Consequences

Alabama's Abortion Law May Lead to Unplanned Consequences

thesatirist.com — This week Alabama's Governor signed a statute that aims to outlaw all abortions, despite the majority of Alabamians indicating that they do not support this law - i.e., a clear case of a minority view prevailing. Or, as the GOP might call it, "governing."
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Satire: A sneak peek at Trump's new points-based immigration plan

Satire: A sneak peek at Trump's new points-based immigration plan

The Independent — The Trump administration announced plans to overhaul US immigration policy this week, in a bid to transition from a system that promotes family-based migration to one that emphasizes skills. The administration is proposing a points-based system to evaluate aspiring migrants along four dimensions: skills, finances, English-speaking ability, and civics knowledge.
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Opinion: Don Jr is worried about his subpoena, but I know where he can hide

Opinion: Don Jr is worried about his subpoena, but I know where he can hide

t.co — President Trump has said he was "quite surprised" to learn that his son, Don Jr, has been subpoenaed by the Republican-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee. "Don Jr is not my brightest child - if the Intelligence Committee wanted to increase their intelligence, they should have invited Ivanka," he probably remarked.
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Satire: Hero of the 1920s Stephen Moore has withdrawn from the Fed - how sad

Satire: Hero of the 1920s Stephen Moore has withdrawn from the Fed - how sad

The Independent — If you're worried this means you won't get to hear sage comments about 'vacations from women' and 'kicking a black family out of public housing' in future, calm down: Trump has made it clear Moore remains in the inner circle
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This is the comedy sketch you were supposed to hear at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

This is the comedy sketch you were supposed to hear at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Independent — Tomorrow night is the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner - and President Trump won't be in attendance again. This year he's instructed his cabinet not to attend the dinner either. For some, compliance with this request was easier than others. Mike Pence was never going to attend as it would set his oestrogen radar off.
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The Independent — America seems far freer on paper than it is in practice. Which makes the emphasis on the Fourth of July as a celebration of America's freedom somewhat perplexing - particularly because it creates a sense of complacency
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Top 10 Things Redacted From The Mueller Report

Top 10 Things Redacted From The Mueller Report

BuzzFeed — A satirical look at what might have been redacted from the Mueller Report
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İşte Assange'ın büyükelçilik içinde gerçekte ne yaptığının ve ileride Fox News'ta yapacağı progra...

İşte Assange'ın büyükelçilik içinde gerçekte ne yaptığının ve ileride Fox News'ta yapacağı progra...

independentturkish.com — Londra'daki Ekvador Büyükelçiliği'nde geçen 7 senenin sonunda Julian Assange sonunda dışarı çıktı. Gerçi muhtemelen tutuklanmak dışında koşullar umuyordu. Gece gündüz aynı binada geçirilen 7 senenin ardından, haklı olarak şu soruyu sorabilirsiniz: Assange burada zamanını nasıl geçirdi? Neyse ki, Wikileaks Assange'ın büyükelçilikte geçirdiği zamanı anlatan belgelerin ilk kısmını sızdırdı.
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Opinion: This is what Julian Assange was really doing inside the embassy

Opinion: This is what Julian Assange was really doing inside the embassy

The Independent — After seven years confined inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Julian Assange finally made it out - although he was probably hoping for circumstances other than arrest. Seven years in the same building day and night - you might justifiably ask: how on earth did Assange pass the time?
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Opinion: I've had a peek at Trump's tax returns - this is what they say

Opinion: I've had a peek at Trump's tax returns - this is what they say

The Independent — Democrats finally issued a subpoena for President Trump's tax returns this week. Trump said he was "not inclined" to release them. Of course, subpoena power means Trump doesn't have a choice. But it's not shocking that a guy who boasted about grabbing female genitalia struggles to understand the concept of choice.
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Opinion: Obamacare was OK - but Trumpcare will stop abortions and give you free cages for your ki...

Opinion: Obamacare was OK - but Trumpcare will stop abortions and give you free cages for your ki...

The Independent — The Trump administration wants to overturn Obamacare in a move that would strip healthcare away from 20 million Americans. The GOP calls this "governing"; others have some less polite words. It seems that the president thinks a majority of Americans support him on this issue because a recent Fox News poll on healthcare gave him an approval rating of 37 per cent.
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Satire: This is what the first Democratic Primary debate should look like

Satire: This is what the first Democratic Primary debate should look like

The Independent — Int. Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA. Several Democratic candidates for president stand onstage CHUCK TODD (MODERATOR) Welcome to the first Democratic Primary debate in which every single Democrat in the country is running; there are more candidates than voters. Tonight's debate is brought to you by the Klobuchar Comb Co: "We'll find you a comb for your salad".
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Sketch: When Voldemort went on Queer Eye

Sketch: When Voldemort went on Queer Eye

The Independent — The Fab Five - briefed on Lord Voldemort's current predicament and ambitions - are in an SUV heading to Lord Voldemort's home. As they pull up, they're shocked at its dilapidated state. They see a damp and derelict house with boarded windows, missing roof tiles and unchecked ivy spread across its face.
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Get to know your favorite Democrats' stage names and signature moves for tonight

Get to know your favorite Democrats' stage names and signature moves for tonight

The Independent — Tonight's episode of the Democratic primary show, will feature the third debate, live from Houston. Since American news organizations serve ratings and advertisers before the electorate, ABC News has outsourced debate production to WWE.
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Opinion: Congressional Republicans are the most pointless rich white men in America

Opinion: Congressional Republicans are the most pointless rich white men in America

The Independent — Congressional Republicans are a unique group. They're a bunch of old white men who defy science by walking without a backbone, so why should they believe in other things scientists claim are true like climate change? They also have a much more enviable power: to challenge this President and rein in his worst impulses.
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Opinion: For a super-scary Halloween, take a look at Joe Biden's healthcare plan and the trick-or...

Opinion: For a super-scary Halloween, take a look at Joe Biden's healthcare plan and the trick-or...

The Independent — Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, let's take a look at the scariest things happening right now across the country. Washington Halloween is the day of the year where Americans of all backgrounds come together to carve up a large round orange object - or, as Nancy Pelosi calls it, voting for impeachment.
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A Very Liberal Day In America: by Ali-Asghar Abedi! - Glossy News Satire

A Very Liberal Day In America: by Ali-Asghar Abedi! - Glossy News Satire

glossynews.com — Liberal bias is pervasive and is corrupting America. Let me walk you through a typical day to show you how liberals have crafted a very sophisticated subliminal messaging program to brainwash Americans into their way of thinking.
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