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more about #politics ceti: Ted Rall detailed a far more likely scenario of Gore winning a disputed election given the corporate forces arrayed against him from the start: [www.c... more » Klebert L. Hall: "and Hurricane Katrina has a less disastrous outcome" Absurdly unlikely. -Kle. more » NotChoinski: Scarier Alternate Alternate: Gore dies in the Pentagon on 9/11 and Lieberman becomes President. more » Batmanuel: For most of this decade, I've had a sneaking suspicion that we're living in the evil Mirror Universe timeline where everything went horribly wrong, so... more » Platypus Man: I apologize for any non-US people, but this made me think of this clip from SNL from a few years ago. -- [www.hulu.com] more » EBone: I feel dumber for having read the Newsweek article. more » Polymath: Anyone else read the actual article? Why would Gore strike Afghanistan again? How would a wetlands project prevent Katrina? Is it just me or does... more » leicester: But what would he do about the glaciers threatening our northern borders? Not to mention the hordes of illegal Canadian refugees! more » Darklighter: Didn't SNL do this like three years ago? more » phoghat: So Lieberman's a douche. Tell me something I don't know. more » dry-roasted-peanuts: He'd certainly have less money... more » Barnabus: Where's the fictional history of Ron Paul's presidency? Now THAT would be some juicy reading. more » Daumier: Reminds me of one of my favorite six word short stories: Osama’s time machine: President Gore concerned. - Charles Stross more » omgwtflolbbqbye: It would have been very boring and Gore would never have gained the pop culture celebrity image he somehow cultivated now. more » pfc.joker: Being spared An Inconvenient Truth would have made his victory so worth it, screw the rest of it, getting 2 hours of life back make me wish this alter... more » Kitradu: "...how American politics might have been different different..." Probably the same way as if I had told Sasha I loved her instead of that I like lik... more » ManchuCandidate: Oh Newsweak, stealing from The Onion. For shame. more » Canoehead: I can't believe that anyone still reads Anal-Marie Cox any more! #v more » GodofMonkeys: I'm also late to the party and... um. Yeah. I have to say I was unimpressed. I could get the "Obama bashing" ref, I suppose. Seemed a little ham-... more » Sunshineyness: I know I'm late to the party but I only just got to watch the pilot... It's not "Obama bashing" per say it's just pointing out how willingly humans w... more » -
#alternatehistory
An Alternate History of the Decade, Starring President Al Gore
As part of its reflection on the last ten years, Newsweek wonders how American politics might have been different different if Al Gore had won Bush v. Gore and been sworn in as president of the United States. More » -
#vrecap
Is V Anti-Obama Propaganda?
V exceeded many people's expectations last night, getting 13.9 million viewers and coming first among adults aged 18-49. But is the show just one big anti-Obama screed, as some have claimed? We'll answer that question... with spoilers. More » -
#madscience
Barack Obama Lowered Republicans' Testosterone
If you voted for John McCain in last year's election, you may have felt a twinge of disappointment when Barack Obama took the stage. If you're male, that twinge was more than political disagreement; Obama may have lowered your testosterone. More » -
#futurism
We're Heading For A New Cold War, Argues Futurist
Strap yourself in: We're in for the return of Cold War politics, the rise of new dominant powers, and a full-blown space war, according to a new book. What are the chances his dire predictions will come true?
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#jkrowling
Rowling Snubbed by White House for Promoting Witchcraft
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United State's highest civilian honor, given to scientists, artists, and humanitarians alike. Now a new book claims the Bush administration blocked JK Rowling from receiving the honor because of her series' occult content. More » -
#ralphnader
Did Ralph Nader Write The Weirdest Science Fiction Story Of The Year?
Today sees the publication of Ralph Nader's utopian future/alternate history, Only The Super-Rich Can Save Us! The 736-page epic ends with third parties winning elections, corporations being neutered, and America being saved. Oh, and Yoko Ono creates a mind-expanding logo. More » -
#worldcon
Krugman Explains Why Progress Is Slowing Down
It's become a cliche to say that our world is changing faster and faster, as we hurtle towards an ultra-advanced future. But it's not true, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman told Worldcon. Actually, change is slowing down. More » -
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#futurism
The Future Of The U.S. Government, According To Science Fiction
Countless science fiction stories have asked the same question: What will America turn into next? The answers fall into three major categories, some more plausible than others. Take our poll to choose your favorite option.
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#quoteoftheday
If Politicians Read Science Fiction, We'd Have Avoided The Cold War And Other Disasters
Prolific author Ben Bova has been writing a regular column for his local newspaper in Naples, FL, and his rants are always entertaining. In his latest outing, he explains how reading science fiction could have avoided the Cold War. More » -
#mutantnews
President Obama Vetoes Mutant Registration Act
I no longer listen to The Onion Radio News for humor, but with a tinge of hope that some day, this will all be real and mutants and humans will find peace. Just listen: More » -
#girlsfromplanet5
Could The Girls From Planet 5 Be The Best Novel Ever?
With Texas talking about seceding from the rest of the country, who's going to save us from the space amazons? That's the message of The Girls From Planet 5, possibly the greatest novel ever. More » -
#crapfuturism
In A Couple Of Years, Sarah Palin's House Could Be In Russia
A Russian social scientist is making waves with his prediction, floated since 1998, that the United States will split into a set of independent republics by 2010. Are we finally going to see Ecotopia? -
#alienhoax
Alien Invasion Hoax Exposes Croatia’s Military Hair Trigger
Residents of Zagreb panicked last week when they heard radio reports of UFO sighting. The station’s journalists admitted to a War of the Worlds-inspired hoax, but claim this hoax held a deeper purpose.
