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Brad Thor, New York Times bestselling author of the upcoming novel The First Commandment and soon-to-be Radio Happy Hour guest on Tuesday July 10th, has drawn the ire of many after he suggested the installation of jailed former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega as dictator of Iraq on an appearance last week on Glenn Beck’s TV show.

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Thor went on to say, “We need a dictator back in that country. That’s all those people respond to. The Arab world is so messed up, they can’t — you can’t give people democracy. They have to earn it. So let’s put our own strongman in there like we did with the shah, and let’s — let’s make it work.”

While it was clear to me that it was said tongue-in-cheek, I say, let’s not close off that idea yet. Back on February 23, 2006 I suggested putting Saddam back in charge for the same reasons. While that’s impossible now, perhaps one of his body doubles could be propped up and put in charge–though before that’s done it would have to be carefully explained to George W. as we don’t want him to get confused and go Shock & Awe again.

But short of a Saddam body double, I think Thor is onto something with Noriega. The man has the dictatorial experience (Noriega, not Thor), he’s not Sunni or Shiite or Kurdish so favoritism will not be an issue and I’m sure he’s just dying to get out of his cell and back into a Panamanian style heat.

I say give it try. It really can’t get much worse.

Welcome to Iraq

Wow! What a wild Radio Happy Hour this week. Listen to hear:

• A former Iraqi POW reveal he had a torrid love affair with a United States guard!

• The editor of AskMen.com sharing sex tips!

• Vinny Bond reveal his mastery of oral sex!

• A guest reveal Dr. Blogstein’s first name!

All that, plus:

• Which two tabloid mainstays are now dating?

• What should happen to the crazy baseball manager?

• Why did Vinny call 911 last night and get rushed to the hospital?

• And what will become of Tony Soprano?

Oy, okay, so it was more like a 15 second recap. But there was just that much going on!

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Coming up this week on DR. BLOGSTEIN’S RADIO HAPPY HOUR: (Live on Tuesday June 5th at 9PM ET and forever archived at BlogTalkRadio.)

James Bassil, editor of AskMen.com will be coming to Happy Hour to discuss his new book “From the Bar to the Bedroom: The 11 Rules for Picking Up and Pleasuring Women” in a can’t miss interview for men of all species. I’d kindly ask all women to skip this segment as to not learn our new secret tips. Please?

We’ll also be joined by Shant Kenderian, a fascinating man who’s life story is almost too unbelievable to be true.

Kenderian, an Iraqi born American and author of the newly released “1001 Nights in Iraq: The Shocking Story of an American Forced to Fight for Saddam Against the Country He Loves”, routinely finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. During the first Gulf War, he got caught inside Iraq’s closed borders and was forced by Saddam Hussein to fight in the Iraqi army AGAINST his own country! We’ll find out what life was like in the Iraq Army and how he found love in a most unusual place.

All that plus your calls at 646-652-4804, an update into what Jared our intern has accomplished and Vinny Bond will fill in for Jane live from his couch!

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UPDATE: Due to the unpredictability of his job, our serviceman has to reschedule his visit to the Radio Happy Hour. He gave some thin excuse of having to fight a war or something.

We’re still on at 9pm ET with more tricks up our sleeves!

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Coming up this week on DR. BLOGSTEIN’S RADIO HAPPY HOUR: (Live on Tuesday May 22nd at 9PM ET and forever archived at BlogTalkRadio.)

United States Soldier Dominick Noyes will call into the Radio Happy Hour live from Bagram, Afghanistan. Noyes, who was also in Iraq in 2004, will discuss the progress on both fronts, the hope for the future in these nations and if we’re lucky, he may even shoot a terrorist for us live on the air!

Also, Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the most recognized video gamer in the world, will explain to Dr. B and Jane how he’s made a career out of playing video games. Fatal1ty will also explain his role in the new Championship Gaming Series (CGS), an international video gaming league which broadcasts to over 100 million homes worldwide.

All that, plus we’ll meet our summer intern, hear about a Taco Bell/Major League Baseball promotion and be joined by Vinny Bond live from his couch.

And of course, you too can be part of the show by calling 646-652-4804.

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The controversy is that Ann Coulter called John Edwards a “faggot.”

Let’s go to the video tape:

I submit that Ann Coulter is a despicable, opportunistic media whore who says things simply for the shock value. This is just another example of her doing this, except this time it’s slightly funny.

I don’t think she was calling John Edwards gay. She knows he’s not gay and frankly I’d be surprised if she herself wasn’t a lesbian.

I believe she was using the word “faggot” the same way fifth graders use the word—to describe someone as a wuss. She was also making a pop culture reference to the actor from Grey’s Anatomy who went to rehab for calling a fellow cast member, who really was gay, a “faggot.”

Call me insane, call me insensitive but I really think she used some good comedic devices in that clip. She made fun of Edwards’ stance on Iraq and she made fun of the ridiculous reasons some celebrities (Isaiah Washington and Michael Richards) enter rehabilitation centers all in one joke. I think it was fairly well done. Plus, as any comedian would be impressed with, she knew her audience. She was speaking to the Conservative Political Action Committee and knew just what would make them laugh.

In this instance and this instance only, I defend her. You may think her joke wasn’t funny. You may think that she should leave the comedy to comedians. But I think she tried to make the audience laugh and judging by the clip, she succeeded.

Okay, now I’m ready for my flogging.