WASHINGTON, DC — Barack Obama, fresh off of giving the command that killed three pirates in the waters off the coast of Somalia, is presently contemplating ordering the death of a fourth Pirate, namely pitcher Zach Duke, after an ill-timed complete game by the pitcher hurt Obama’s fantasy team.
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