DeSantis Ditches Boots for Halloween, Opts for a More “Grounded” Look

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to swap his infamous boots for a more “down-to-earth” Halloween costume this year. Sources close to the Governor’s mansion have leaked that DeSantis will be dressing up as none other than one of the Seven Dwarves.

For those out of the loop, a recent viral video showcased the Governor donning a pair of boots that suspiciously seemed to have heel lifts, presumably to add a few inches to his stature.

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Critics were quick to point out that the boots might be a compensatory measure for DeSantis’s height, or lack thereof. The Governor, however, has remained tight-lipped about the video, choosing instead to let his Halloween costume do the talking.

“It’s a bold move,” commented Tallahassee resident, Patty Simmons. “I mean, going as one of the dwarves? After that video? It’s like he’s saying, ‘I see your jokes and raise you a costume.'”

But the choice of a dwarf might not just be a nod to the recent boot debacle. Insiders speculate that this could also be a subtle jab at Disney amidst their ongoing legal tussle with the state. With Disney’s headquarters located in the heart of Florida, and Snow White being one of their iconic characters, DeSantis’s costume choice seems to be more than just a coincidence.

“Is it a coincidence? Maybe. Is it hilarious? Absolutely,” remarked local comedian, Jake Hernandez.

While the Governor’s office has yet to release an official statement about the costume, Floridians are eagerly awaiting Halloween night. Many are curious to see if DeSantis will fully commit to the role, complete with the oversized ears and purple hat.

One thing is for sure, this Halloween, DeSantis is set to be the talk of the town, and for once, it won’t be about his boots.

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Pen Smith• October 31, 2023D

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Parents warned to lookout for Epstein client list in halloween candy

WASHINGTON D.C. – As the spookiest night of the year approaches, parents across the nation are being warned of a new, unexpected terror: finding snippets of Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous client list hidden in their children’s Halloween candy.

The initial reports of this peculiar phenomenon began circulating in the neighborhoods surrounding Washington D.C., where parents were left aghast upon discovering tiny scrolls of paper, each bearing a name or two, nestled among the Snickers and Skittles. However, as the days have passed, similar reports have emerged from states as far-flung as California and Texas.

“I was just checking my son’s candy for any opened wrappers or suspicious-looking treats, and there it was,” said Martha Jenkins, a concerned mother from Virginia. “A tiny piece of paper with a name I’d rather not mention. I was expecting to find a razor blade or something, not a potential lead in a high-profile investigation.”

The FBI has since issued a statement urging parents to be vigilant. “We understand that this is an unusual and concerning situation,” said Special Agent Dale Cooper. “No one truly knows the length of Epstein’s client list, so this could very well be the Halloween epidemic of the year. We advise parents to thoroughly check their children’s candy and report any findings.”

While many are left wondering about the motives behind this bizarre act, some conspiracy theorists suggest it’s an elaborate scheme by whistleblowers to ensure the list reaches as many households as possible. Others believe it’s merely a distasteful prank by individuals looking to capitalize on the ongoing media frenzy surrounding the Epstein case.

Local police departments are also chiming in, with some offering “Candy X-Ray” services on Halloween night to ensure no unwanted surprises lurk within the festive treats.

As the nation braces itself for All Hallows’ Eve, parents are reminded to prioritize safety. Whether it’s double-checking for oncoming traffic while trick-or-treating or scanning candy for unexpected scrolls of scandal, this Halloween promises to be one for the history books.

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In a Triumph of Bidenomics, US Deficit Nears $1.7 Trillion

In an astonishing display of economic acumen, the United States, under the infallible guidance of Bidenomics, has successfully bolstered its national debt to a near staggering $1.7 trillion, marking a fiscal year that historians might one day refer to as “The Great Accrual.”

Sources report that White House staffers, in a burst of innovative problem-solving, have been seen digging through the cushions of sofas, desperately seeking any spare change to contribute to the national coffers. “We were hoping for loose dollars, maybe a forgotten Lincoln or two,” one anonymous staffer shared, a sense of disappointment palpable in their voice as they held up a bag of inexplicably found substances. “But all we’ve found so far is some dusty cocaine. We’re holding onto it for… uh, evidence. Yes, evidence.”

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has taken a more traditional approach, revving up the money printers and preparing for a fresh batch of crisp, newly minted bills. “Who needs a budget when you have an endless supply of paper and ink?” commented a Fed insider, the sound of printers whirring like music in the background. “It’s eco-friendly too; we’re recycling the economic plans from the 1920s.”

In international affairs, President Zelensky has reportedly been leaving voicemail after voicemail, puzzled why his once-frequent calls with President Biden have suddenly gone unanswered. Sources suggest the new, trendy war in Gaza has taken precedence, with funding whimsically redirected in a display of geopolitical ‘hot potato’ budgeting.

The fiscal year did indeed close with a flourish, the deficit hitting a high note at $1.695 trillion, a figure achieved through meticulous planning, such as a casual $457 billion drop in revenue and a modest cut in expenses by $137 billion – because who needs revenue when debt is the new black?

As the national debt hovers around a cool $33.6 trillion, up $10 trillion since the pre-COVID days, nostalgia for the pandemic’s simpler times is palpable. “Remember the good old days when we only had a health crisis?” mused a Treasury official while signing a $659 billion check for the interest payment on the debt.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, reaffirmed the administration’s iron-clad commitment to, eventually, consider possibly thinking about addressing the long-term fiscal challenges. “We have strategies,” she announced, waving a colorful array of pie charts and bar graphs, “and we expect they might reduce the deficit, theoretically, at some point over the next decade.”.

All this economic pageantry has coincided with President Biden’s humble request for just a smidge more funding – $105 billion, give or take – for humanitarian aid amidst the latest Middle Eastern conflict.

As staffers continue their sofa excavations and the money printers hum in harmonious symphony, the nation waits with bated breath to witness which economic marvel Bidenomics will unveil next.

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Rupert Murdoch Steps Down to Focus on Running Hell

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has decided to step down as chairman of both Fox Corp. and News Corp. While the official statement cites the transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus and the robust health of the companies as reasons, insiders have whispered about a more… infernal reason for his departure.

Beelzebub, the Prince of Demons, recently commented, “It’ll be good to have him here more. Things have been slacking a little in the underworld, and Rupert can bring a whole new level to hell!” The underworld has been buzzing with excitement at the prospect of Murdoch taking charge of its operations.

Murdoch’s decision comes after a tumultuous year for Fox, including a hefty $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation claims. Some speculate that this was just a warm-up for the challenges he’ll face in his new role. After all, managing fiery pits and eternal damnation might be a tad more complicated than handling a media empire.

The 92-year-old Australian media tycoon began his journey in the industry nearly 70 years ago and has since built an empire that spans newspapers, television, and more. His influence has been so profound that it’s been chronicled in books and even inspired the HBO series “Succession.”

But why the sudden shift to the underworld? Some say Murdoch has been preparing for this role for years. His vast experience in managing large corporations, dealing with controversies, and navigating the complex world of media politics makes him a prime candidate for managing the intricacies of hell.

In a note to his employees, Murdoch mentioned, “For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily with news and ideas, and that will not change.” This statement has left many wondering if the underworld will soon have its own news channel, with daily updates on the latest in eternal torment and damnation.

As Murdoch transitions to his new role, the media world watches with bated breath. Will hell become the next media hotspot? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: with Murdoch at the helm, hell is about to get a lot more interesting.

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Emergency alert system warns millions about missing stop loss

the Emergency Alert System (EAS)  will be used to serve the frantic world of day traders and retail investors. Gone are the days when the EAS was solely reserved for natural disasters or national emergencies. Today, it’s all about preventing financial disasters of a different kind.

As the stock market bell rang this morning, traders nationwide were jolted not by a sudden market dip, but by an unexpected EAS alert. The message was clear and, for some, a tad humiliating: “Not a test – you forgot to set a stop loss, dumbass.”

The decision to use the EAS in this manner was reportedly made after a series of unfortunate events where traders, engrossed in their multiple screens and caffeine-induced trading frenzies, forgot the cardinal rule of setting a stop loss. The aftermath? Let’s just say there were many a tear shed over spilled stocks.

Wall Street insiders have praised the initiative, claiming it’s about time the EAS was put to “proper use.” One seasoned trader commented, “I mean, sure, tornadoes and hurricanes are important. But have you ever seen a newbie day trader’s face when they realize they forgot a stop loss on a volatile stock? Now THAT’s a disaster.”

Critics argue that the system might be a tad overkill. However, proponents counter that in the age of meme stocks and unpredictable market swings, every tool should be utilized to protect the often fragile egos (and wallets) of day traders.

In related news, there are unconfirmed reports that the next EAS update might include alerts for “accidental margin calls” and “unintended short squeezes.” Day traders, keep your phones close and your stop losses closer!

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Did JP Morgan Really Sink The Titanic To Kill His Pro-Fed Rivals?

No. But it’s a fun conspiracy theory, isn’t it?

It’s another popular Titanic myth that began in 2002, gained traction in 2017, and still does the rounds every now and then on Twitter, X and your mom’s AI-generated Facebook feed, despite being thoroughly debunked.

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I tried and he punched me.

The true part is that famed industrialist John Pierpont Morgan Sr. owned the Titanic’s operator, the White Star Line. And it’s also true that Morgan attended the launch in 1911 and had a personal suite booked with a promenade deck and a bath equipped with cigar holders, BUT then he cancelled and never boarded the ship.

Yes, we don’t know the real reason for cancellation, potentially ill health or a last-minute shopping trip for French art (France was about to change its import laws), but what we do know is that it wasn’t because he knew the Titanic was going to sink.

What are you going to tell me next, that Seth MacFarlane orchestrated 9/11?

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The made-up story is that Morgan had planned the Titanic to sink with RIGGED EXPLOSIVES so as to kill his millionaire business rivals John Jacob Astor IV, Benjamin Guggenheim, and Isidor Straus because they were opposed to Morgan’s idea of creating a US central bank.

The problem, though, is that Straus was in favor of creating the Fed, and Astor and Guggenheim never spoke publicly about it. Also, why book the suite if you know you’re not going and just implicate yourself? Not to mention the whole matter of orchestrating the Titanic to crash would be beyond even the people who faked the moon landing.

Oh, and another part of the conspiracy theory is that the submersible implosion in 2023 was also sabotage,d so they wouldn’t find out what really happened. Who was that then, JPMorgan Chase? No, babe, this ship just loves eating billionaires.

Historians know exactly when and how the Titanic sank, almost minute by minute. Explorers have been down to the wreck and didn’t find evidence of any bombs, but they did find a massive iceberg-shaped gash in the side. I wonder what that could be?

Here’s the thing, you never get conspiracy theories for mundane things, it’s always the big tragedies that for some reason warrant people to make up stories about them. Why? Because it puts you back in control, it gives these disasters a human motivation and makes the whole universe a little more understandable and safe.

Soz, babe, the universe is random and indifferent and not everything has a movie-plot explanation.

For more conspiracy fun, read this: Newly Released JFK Files Reveal Cause Of Death Was Suicide

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