snapped shot - Dictatorship

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:38:00 -0500

Yep, you guessed it—Mahmoud dropped the box:

"I am so ashamed..."

I'm going to be out of town for the next couple of days, so if you don't hear from me before the next couple of days are up, hope y'all have a good couple of days!

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:22:24 -0500

Mahmoud's adventure continues:

"Umm, yes... So where was I supposed to put this glass box again?"

(Okay, so maybe doing this feature so early in the morning isn't always the best idea...)

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:45:06 -0500

Don't trip, Mahmoud! You don't want to drop that glass box on the poor photographer down at the bottom of the stairs!

"Is as easy as oppressing my wife."

Whew!

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:35:22 -0500

Mahmoud the Chair Salesman is back:

"Next year's models are here today!"

(Work with me here... I'm dreadfully low on caffeine this morning!)

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:38:00 -0500

A loving sense of beauty, equality, and feminism, brought to you by the Iranian mullahocracy:

The selection is second to none.

The hijab:—Live it, like it, love it. Or else.

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:31:00 -0500

Look, Ma—A turd!

"I took this time away from hiding in my bunker... to hide some more in my bunker."

Who would've guessed that today's Turd Edition would come with a Bonus Released-Prisoner-Turd, to boot? Turd McTurd turd happy turd-day.

Must be a 4th grade kinda day today. Or maybe, it's time to go and grab the coffee...

In Mahmoud's World

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:43:00 -0500

Mahmoud always manages to find himself in deep trouble, no matter where he goes:

Cue: Celine Dion.

I can't wait to see how this movie ends—though I'm pretty sure we can already guess that he's not king of the world.

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:25:00 -0500

Mahmoud impresses the guests:

"Yes, is very funny when I do that. But is also very stinky."

(What can I say? I never tire of poot jokes around this guy.)

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:29:24 -0500

Man, I'm still running way behind over here. To make up for it, here's a brief peek into the daily life of a (short) dictator:

"My adoring fans, dey love me!"

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:37:00 -0500

Bashar, you're such a good little boy!

"Look, Ma! I caught me a Sarko-zee!"

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:50:00 -0500

I always knew that Colonel Sanders was a Ba'athist plot!

"See? He makes good chicken, yes?"

KFC: Keeps Feeding Communists.

Who would've guessed it?

In Mahmoud's World

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:31:00 -0500

Many thanks to Rodger T. for sending this one in, too. Apparently, our short little dictatorial friend has managed to step into a heap of trouble during the recent missile tests. Hilarity, of course, wasn't far behind.

"Yes, hello? I'm over here."

Remember, Mahmoud: It's stop, drop, and Death to America!

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:22:00 -0500

Cletus writes to say that he's quickly tiring of Little Mahmoud all the time. It just occurred to me that there are other dictators out there, too, and furthermore, that said other dictators also run news services that I won't even begin to acknowledge. And thusly, our adventure broadens...

Dell makes a rather curious hiring decision, one that's sure to cause many problems for your average computer tech support customer.

"Hmm.. I wonder where the 'Death to the Jews' button" is?

"Press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English, and 3 for Death to America!"

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:24:00 -0500

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.

"Won't you join me for our first dance?"

That heavyset bodyguard in the background looks truly jealous. Could we be seeing some fireworks on the next episode of Access Tehran?

This, and other questions, will be answered as soon as I can find myself a cup of coffee.

Bubba's Field Trip

nospam@example.com (captainfish) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:19:46 -0500

"Hmm.. so whites have to be washed separately, eh?" [Photo via Newscom]

This even occurred last April, but for some reason, we are just now seeing it.

Here you can see Bubba learning how to wash his own clothes.

Here, Bubba is seen walking through the cave of wonders with its magical stalagmites of shiny goodness. This is where he creates his peace, love and joy that he spreads to all the good little boys.

And here, you can see Bubba learning how to build with tinker toys. Oh what fun he had that day.
Continue reading "Bubba's Field Trip"

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:32:00 -0500

Ol' Mahmoud has been hittin' the hooch.

"*Hic*... Oh, yous means that spaceship up there! *urp*"

Orig: The Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at the government saloon [Ed.:—See? I wasn't making it up!] during his press conference in Tehran, Iran and says that Iran is now a nuclear power and advised Western powers not to make threats against his nation. Iran has said its nuclear program is for energy generation and not a cover for weapons development. (UPPA/Photoshot) [Photo via Newscom]

No wonder he's gone on a vacation to Malaysia. What with all of the stressful odes to Death to Israel he's been doing lately, I'd say he needs at least a solid month of booze.

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:35:00 -0500

Where's Mahmoud today? All I know is that one of these things is not like the others.

(From L to R) Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Fakhruddin Ahmed attend the D-8 Summit in Kuala Lumpur on July 8, 2008. Leaders and ministers from the D8 grouping of developing nations, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey meet in a two-day the summit. (AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN) [Photo via Newscom]

Hope you're playing along at home!

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:05:55 -0500

Mahmoud meets the newest challenger in town.

"This joker can't be serious. I can do worse than that any day of the week!"

Could it be? Are we getting ready to see the latest one-on-one royal rumble in Tehran?

Somebody call Don King. I'll go grab the coffee, and see if I can find my supply of "funneh" around here.

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:41:00 -0500

Happy Independence Day, y'all! Blogging will probably be light over here today, but hopefully, this picture of Mahmoud and his "special" friend will help make up for it:

"You like my carpet, yes?"

(Yeah, that really is all I've got for now. It's a lazy day for me!)

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:19:11 -0500

Mahmoud's really been shaking things up at the local council meetings.

"Psst! Mahmoud! That last one made my eyes water!"

All in a day's work for Iran's #1 reformer.

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nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:19:00 -0500

It's okay, dude—Everyone reacts this way when they get around the little stinker for the first time. You'll get used to it.

"Uhh... that's okay. I'd much rather stand over here."