Bill Maher’s Summer Vacation

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2007 The "Real Time" host returns with a look back on the summer, full of the usual barbs like this gem about the Democrats' FISA capitulation: "Yes the Democrats in Congress took advantage of a deeply unpopular lame duck president by caving into his every whim and agreeing to allow the attorney general to spy on Americans without a warrant." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fun in the Sun, for Some

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 10, 2007 You might have thought that now isn't the most opportune time for the elected leaders of both the United States and Iraq to pack up and head to the beach, ranch or villa for a nice, long vacation. Silly you. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Modern American Vacation

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Cheney: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jul 30, 2007 The satirist reports that Vice President Dick Cheney, having briefly assumed Bush's duties while the president underwent a routine colon procedure June 21, told reporters the next day that he "enjoyed the downtime immensely." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

While Europeans Holiday, Americans Toil

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jul 10, 2007 It's a fact: Americans enjoy less vacation time than their European counterparts. But shorter vacations, longer work weeks and skimpy sick leaves add up -- not to greater upward mobility for U.S. workers, but rather a burned-out workforce earning less than preceding generations. Saner government policies are clearly needed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Supremely Disappointing Court

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jul 6, 2007 Let me wish the Supreme Court justices a fond farewell as they set out on their summer vacation. We can all rest assured now that they won't do any more damage until the first week in October. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Afflicted by Non-Cancerous Moles

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2007 The president has had two benign growths removed from his temple, the latest of several sun-exposure moles he's had to deal with. Perhaps if he spent less time clearing brush in Crawford, both Bush's face and the nation would be in better working order. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Andy Borowitz: Dems, GOP’ers Agree to Take Two Years Off

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2006 The political satirist reports on an ingenious plan by the leadership of both parties to rest up for negative campaigning in 2008. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

While Mideast Burns: Blair Works, Bush Vacations

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2006 British Prime Minister Tony Blair just delayed his vacation to continue working toward a UN cease-fire agreement in the Mideast President Bush, however, just landed in Crawford, Texas, for a 10-day vacation (h/t: ThinkProgress) Last year, Bush was staying put in Texas while Katrina was destroying New Orleans Sort of reminds you of the Roman emperor Nero . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Worries for the Vacationer in Chief

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jul 22, 2006 As the crisis in the Middle East takes on graver proportions by the day, George W. Bush is gearing up for yet another retreat to his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Satirist Andy Borowitz reports that the Vacationer in Chief is determined to have fun, or "Hezbollah will have hell to pay." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )