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Future Revealed to Ashland Oregon Politicians: Not a pretty sight. Or site.

Gustav the Ghost of New Year’s Future returns to the Ashland Oregon party to continue with his futuristic learning adventures. He grabs another BuBu (bumbling bureaucrat) to view how disastrous the BuBu’s unexamined life could very well become. Can an old-thinking white guy change his headed-to-hell ways? Only Gustav knows for sure. But the not-pretty picture presented in this Gazette story is why the BuBu should want to. Like his future depends on it. …Read more »

Influence Peddling, Foolish Talking, and Coffee Slinging: More Tales from the City of Ashland Oregon

The Outlandia Gazette has been under fire by those we have satirized. Nothing we can’t handle! They’re like a pea shooter launching limp peas against an AK-47. Our artillery required we carefully explain exactly what satire is to these Bumbling Bureaucrats. They still didn’t get it. Which proves the theory that you can smack a Bu Bu over the head with a funny stick, but you can’t make him laugh. Hope y’all find the humor in our articles. Thanks for reading. …Read more »

Ignominious Incognito Inaugural Ball – Ashland City Hall Cronies Celebrate Midterm Elections

In Ashland, Oregon our intrepid reporter covered the midterm election party at the Baloney Bar and Grill–a private gala masquerade ball sponsored by City Hall. BuBu’s (Bumbling Bureaucrats) couldn’t suppress their glee over the re-election of some of their ilk. Nor could they repress their true identities. Our reporter uncovered the real peeps behind the elaborate disguises; their real views about city politics; their real plans for Ashland’s future. Following is her report. …Read more »