Questing for Atlantis

Last week‘s winner was MN Government Gives $50 Million in New Contracts to the Two Companies Blamed for Bridge Collapse.

This week’s collection of government stupidity is:

Due to “Funny Accent” English Comedian Held as Suspected Cuban Illegal Immigrant
English Comedian Paul O’Grady was detained by U.S officials who suspected him of being an illegal immigrant from Cuba.

DMV Workers Furloughed, Then Given Overtime Pay to Make Up for Lost Hours
In an effort to save money WI is furloughing employees, including those at the DMV. Too bad the department is having them work overtime at time-and-a-half to make up the difference.

Mayoral Candidate Calls for Creationism Zoo Exhibit
Anna Falling, candidate for mayor in Tulsa is reviving a dead issue by making the institution of an exhibit telling the Christian Creation story at the Tulsa Zoo the focus of her campaign.

Parks Department Charges Hot Dog Stand $53,558 per Month
A would be entrepreneur has been evicted from his spot after he was unable to meet the rent payments demanded by New York City Parks Department.

Taxpayers Fund £20,000 court case to prosecute man for stealing 25p banana…and Lose
A man accused of stealing a banana insisted on a court trial. Lasting two days, he was ultimately found innocent and the taxpayers got saddled with the trial bill.