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On the Frontlines With the Arab Spring

Here at the Worldwide Headquarters of Manhattan Infidel we pride ourselves on our ability to attract prostitutes journalistic skills.  There are of course many possible choices for the biggest story of 2011:  The death of Bin Ladin, the continuing sluggish economy, AROD breaking up with Cameron Diaz.  But in my mind hello? It’s so dark […]

Why Are You Here?

It is now once again that time where I ask my readers one important question: Do you have any naked pictures of yourself? Why are you here? As Humphrey Bogart said in Casablanca, “Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she uses my bathroom after eating the bad beef.” […]

A Special Message to all Farmers From the EPA

Greeting to all farmers in the great United States of America! It has recently come to the attention of the EPA that many farmers agricultural terrorists have raised serious objections to the EPA’s new proposed stringent anti particulate matter standards. We here at the EPA wish to say that we are hurt and confused by […]

With Fall of Gadhafi, Secret Police Scramble to Adjust

With the fall of Moammar Gadhafi’s regime in Libya officials in his formerly feared secret police have been struggling to adjust.  Recent documents released by the CIA show a force decimated by desertions as leaders attempted to get jobs in the new order.  Typical is one cover letter written by a top double agent to […]

Bono Campaigns to Forgive American Debt

Activist, humanitarian, philanthropist and rock star Bono traveled to China today to campaign for the forgiveness of the U.S. debt. Ushered into the office of the Chinese President Hu Jintao, Bono presented the Chinese leader with a t shirt that said (Red) Debt.  He then asked the  Jintao to “open up his big Chinese heart […]

Anti-War Rally Postponed Due to Lack of Giant Puppets

The anti-war rally “Take Back America from the Fascists” billed as “the largest anti-war rally in weeks” has been postponed.  Organizers cited problems getting necessary permits, trouble getting word out about the rally and, most importantly, no giant puppets.  Said an organizer: America is a fascist nation that wages illegal wars against peoples of color.  […]

Fed Reduces Interest Rates to -2 Percent

The Fed announced today that because of a continued bleak economic forecast for the immediate future that it is reducing interest rates to -2 percent, the lowest in history. “Drop by the Fed” said Chairman Ben Bernanke in a press release.  “Our interest rates are so low we are literally giving money away!” With unemployment […]

My Exclusive Interview With Hurricane Katrina

Here at the worldwide headquarters of Manhattan Infidel my windowless basement studio I pride myself on getting interviews with some of the most fascinating people my hallucinations in the world. Today is no exception. Since barreling into New Orleans six years ago Hurricane Katrina has avoided contact with the media. Until now. I am pleased […]

From the Manhattan Infidel Future Archives: August 16, 2012: Nato Bombs Gracie Mansion; Bloomberg's Grip on Power Ends

Michael Bloomberg’s grip on power appeared to evaporate overnight as NATO forces bombed Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City mayors. In midtown jubilant rebels tore down posters of Bloomberg while chanting “Freedom!  Freedom, smokes and transfats!’ The Rebel Alliance issued a tweet that said, “We congratulate the people of New York for the […]

The Manhattan Infidel's Guide to the Coming Great Depression II

America has many great traditions:  baseball, apple pie, amusement parks, drive-in movies, dead hookers in your crawlspace and economic corrections. With the recent swings in the stock market, the downgrading of America’s credit rating and unemployment reaching double digits we here at the world wide headquarters of Manhattan Infidel would like to say to our […]