2001

Bush Livin' La Dolce Vita at G8 summit in Genoa

by Victor Payan

Pocho Operation G8 Keeper Correspondent

More than a 100,000 angry protestors have gathered in Genoa, Italy to voice their concerns about the harmful effects of globalization, as the leaders of the seven wealthiest nations and Russia meet to discuss how to carve up the resources of the other 231 nations of the world.

The eight leaders who make up the so-called "G8" alliance reportedly discussed such issues as AIDS in Africa, free trade, the Kyoto global warming accord, the proposed Bush missile defense system, and different ways to ignore the presence of more than 100,000 angry protestors....more

MEXICANADA: Immigrants bypassing US for friendly neighbor to the north

by Victor Payan

Pocho Northern Mexposure Correspondent

A recent study from the Canadian Undocumented Labor Office (CULO) shows that greater numbers of undocumented immigrants are bypassing the US on their journey north, preferring to seek a better life in Canada. Analysts say this could have major consequences for the US economy, agriculture, Republican scapegoating and sales of leaf blowers....more

California artist unveils Cinco de Milo statue

by Victor Payan

Pocho Boreder Art Critic

To commemorate Cinco de Mayo, California artist Pablo Picoso cut the arms off the statue of a Mexican man reaching up with hands outstretched that he had erected in his yard.

It was a tough decision, but I did what I had to do," explains Picoso, who has named the statue the "Cinco de Milo."...more.

  04/30/01

THE WORST HUNDRED DAYS

Bush sets presidential record for reneging on campaign promises

by Victor Payan

Pocho Political Pundit

In a political coup de foie gras that will become known in the history books as the "Raw Deal," President-neglect George W. Bush has shocked pundits and political analysts by reneging on all of his campaign promises within the first 100 days since he and Vice President Dick Cheney seized office in January....more.

Irate Consumers Reverse Charges on Power Mad Energy Companies

by Victor Payan

Pocho Power Crisis Management Team

In response to the Public Utilities Commission's announcement of a staggering 46% electricity rate increase, a group representing irate California energy consumers is encouraging customers to bill their power companies for the difference...more.

American dud on American soil!

Evidence suggests Bush trip to Mexico was faked

 

by Victor Payan
Pocho Noticiero Informal de Informes Informativos

The internet is buzzing with rumors that President-neglect Bush's historic visit to Mexico was faked. Individuals from throughout Mexico and the U.S. are flooding chatrooms and Oldies radio programs with evidence suggesting that Bush never set foot on Mexican soil, but was actually somewhere between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande....more.