Thursday Numbers

Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” of February! Whoop, whoop!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, “Thursday Numbers” is my weekly column where I take a look at the numbers in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm.

Please note that if you read this column you may be able to use the information to impress your family, friends, and co-workers. Then again, when they find out that you spend your time reading blogs they may not be too impressed…

This week I write about the budget deficit, the Postal Service, Allen Iverson, disability payments, unemployment, Cory Stapleton, Ashley Judd, Max Baucus, Fox News, Monopoly, Pee Patrol, the Beatles, Buckwild, Stewie the Cat, death penalty, and much more!

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