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Bootleg City: The Cranberries in Munich, October ’94

Matthew Boles November 20, 2009 21

Hey, the head man is out of town! This is such a freakin’ good idea. See, when our “public servants” walk into office having “plans” and “introducing legislation,” they immediately start screwing stuff up,

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Bootleg City: James Brown, 11/27/87

Robert Cass November 6, 2009 6

We did it! More specifically and much less modestly, I did it — I won Tuesday’s election! My victory even got some coverage from Associated Press national political writer Liz Sidoti, who wrote, “A

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Bootleg City: Yes in Edmonton, September ’84

Robert Cass October 30, 2009 13

Wow! People are really fired up about this Tuesday’s election in Bootleg City! As mayor, it warms my heart to see such civic pride and faith in democracy. Don’t forget to vote, everyone. Remember,

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Bootleg City: Bad Company in Orlando, May ’99

Robert Cass October 23, 2009 4

The mayoral election is only 11 days away, and if the endless online chatter here in Bootleg City is any indication, voter turnout is sure to break all kinds of records! Keep in mind,

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Bootleg City: Jethro Tull, 11/25/87

Robert Cass October 9, 2009 8

As election day approaches, it’s important for a political candidate like myself to line up celebrity endorsements. One of my opponents, David Byrne, has the support of famous people-slash-political activists like Jane Fonda and

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Bootleg City: The Mayoral Race Is Heating Up!

Robert Cass October 2, 2009 9

It’s hard not to get paranoid when you’re an elected official. First there was the August catnapping that turned out not to be a catnapping. (Cats who take naps don’t make me paranoid, hence

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Bootleg City: Matthew McConaughey’s Favorite Songs of the Late ’90s

Robert Cass September 4, 2009 10

Hey, y’all. Matthew McConaughey here, fillin’ in for Mr. Mayor of Bootleg City this week. Cassanova gave me a jingle-jangle the other day and said, “Matty Mac, do me a solid and make a

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The Great Gross-Off: Taco Bell’s Bacon Cheesy Potato Burrito

Matt Wardlaw July 14, 2009 23

Ever looked at a burrito and thought, "That could use some potatoes"? Taco Bell is one step ahead of you -- and Matt Wardlaw has braved its starchy depths

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