Hey Sarge, I think we better confiscate this Wii

I know, this is a pretty old one, but I missed it the first time around. As luck would have it, it has recently been added to the FailBlog.org site for voting so I didn't miss it this time 'round.

Back in September, a few different police departments got together for a good ol' fashioned drug raid. Luckily for them, no one was home.

How is this lucky you ask?

Because they didn't even have to ask to play dude's Wii!

Yes. After the initial rush of making sure the house was cleared of evil doers, these officers opted for the more engaging rush of Wii Bowling.
I insist that you watch at least parts of the video... Be amazed with me as the female officer jumps up and down, leaping for joy as she rolls strike after strike. Watch as many different officers wait their turn. And then there's this confusing little diddy at the end where an officer chooses to pantomime his fucking a person doggy style while spanking his partner's ass. I suspect, though have my doubts, that this imaginary mate was of the opposite sex...

So there you have it. Outstanding personal and professional conduct. I'm impressed, officers. Thoroughly impressed.

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Like the layers of an onion

How do you fix the inefficiencies of bureaucracy and red tape?
By adding another level of bureaucracy and red tape! Yay!

'Performance' chief on familiar ground(mp)

Yes, Obama's added another cabinet level position already. Like many have done before him, he has decided to create a position that will concentrate on eliminating government waste. Maybe it'll work this time...

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A better batch of clowns

This article is a great look at the new batch of clowns that hope to turn this circus into the Cirque du Soleil.
Profiles: Obama's team so far(bbc)

I know. There's a lot of words on those pages and you've been SO busy lately. But you might as well take a look around. I like comparing it to an old TV show where they introduce each character and give him or her a back story. Old white guy in charge of wars, an Asian Scientist tasked with saving the world, there's even a guy wearing a cowboy hat!

I wonder how long before these lovable little scamps discover the true joys of corruption?
I also think that on inauguration day, these people should all get together and come piling out of a tiny car. It'll be great, there'll be a trapeze and elephants...

After the last eight years, I don't suppose it could get any worse. There's my hope for change. Oh, and

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(Since I know you aren't going to read the bios in the article, at least glance at the list of names. Try to remember which one thinks men are just plain better at science because it comes with the penis)
(Hint: Its a male! One that obviously doesn't understand science!)

Government Positions
Secretary of State: Hillary Clinton
Defence Secretary: Robert Gates
Treasury Secretary: Timothy Geithner
Health Secretary: Tom Daschle
Attorney General (Justice Secretary): Eric Holder
Homeland Security Secretary: Janet Napolitano
UN ambassador: Susan Rice
Energy Secretary: Steven Chu
EPA Administrator (Environment Secretary): Lisa Jackson
Housing Secretary: Shaun Donovan
Education Secretary: Arne Duncan
Interior Secretary: Ken Salazar
Agriculture Secretary: Tom Vilsack
CIA Director: Leon Panetta

White House Staff
National Security Adviser: General James Jones
National Economic Council: Lawrence Summers
Chief of Staff: Rahm Emanuel
Senior adviser: David Axelrod
Senior adviser: Valerie Jarrett
Transition co-chair: John Podesta
Senior adviser: Pete Rouse
Press secretary: Robert Gibbs
White House counsel: Greg Craig
Assistant for legislative affairs: Phil Schiliro
VP chief of staff: Ron Klain

Have I mentioned?

Have I pointed out that we're paying McCain and Obama a salary this year?

Don't get me wrong, I'm pretty sure we rarely get our money's worth from ANY Senator, but these guys aren't getting ANYthing done...

Also, don't get me wrong, its not like they get paid a whole lot. By McCain's standards, someone making $169,300 (About.com) is middle class at best.

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