United States President Born In United States; Apparently This Is News.

After weeks of goading the President, Donald Trump finally got what he wanted. Obama released his "long-form" birth certificate, proving that he was indeed a citizen of the United States.

Obama referred to the claims as a 'side show' that distracted from important issues such as the federal budget.

"We don't have time for this kind of silliness." Mr Obama said. "We've got big problems to solve. We can solve them, but we're going to have to focus on them - not on this."

The claims first appeared during the 2008 election, when several conservative critics claimed that Obama had been born elsewhere, leading to Hawaiian authorities releasing a simplified form of the document. However, the issue resurfaced in the past few months, as Donald Trump repeatedly questioned if Obama was legally eligible to hold office. So, why did he do this?

In the past few months, Trump has began to position himself for an attempt at running for the office of President. Despite his lack of political experience, and lack of policies, Trump has found himself several fans in the Republican party. However, considering there are numerous other candidates, and an incumbent president likely to hold on to his position, thus Trump has found himself fighting a bit of a battle.

Hence his recent tactic of repeatedly questioning the authenticity of Obama's victory, giving several interviews solely on the subject in recent weeks, despite the fact he's yet to officially announce his intention to run. For weeks, he's attempted to undermine the office of president. So, when the falsity of his claims was revealed, was he repentant?

No. Trump said that he was "proud" of this achievement, and that thanks to him, the debate can move on from this to the real issues. Despite being the person who had dwelt on this issue for so long. Now that Obama has finally called his bluff, what else can Donald Trump actually bring to the table?

This week, Wayne Rooney will find out if he faces a ban for his outburst during the West Ham match. After completing a hat-trick, Rooney ran towards the camera and swore repeatedly. With the threat of punishment looming, Man United manager Alex Ferguson, and a host of former players have come out and claimed Rooney is being unfairly treated.

Let's be honest, Rooney isn't being victimised in the slightest. His own actions have brought this all on. He's claimed it was spontaneous. But he didn't just let a swear word slip out, he consciously went up to the camera and let rip.

It's not even the first time he's thrown such a tantrum. Back at the World Cup, the England team were booed after a draw against Algeria that captain Gerrard admitted was "not good enough". Rooney, on the other said "Nice to see your own fans booing you, you football ‘supporters’". Hardly a mature response.

As the rules stand, players get punished for goal celebrations that are deemed "unnecessary". Taunting fans, removing your shirt, time wasting have all been punished. Why should Rooney be an exception? How can aggression like that be "necessary"?

Rooney needs to be punished. Not just because he broke the rules, but because he has so little regard for the game.

When Will The Sheen Wear Off?

His television show has been cancelled, one of his ex-wives has obtained a restraining order and taken away his children, and just one month ago he was rushed to hospital after a drugs binge. And yet, nobody seems to be doing a thing to help Charlie Sheen.

At this point on the internet, he's approaching meme status. He's appeared on most of the major talk shows, and each time has given a rambling interview, spewing nonsensical comments, and claiming that he's not addicted to anything, and "cannot die". He's taken swipes at AA, his former employers, and generally anyone that's questioned his actions. 

And yet, these comments are being treated, not as worrying, but as hilarious:

"I am on a drug. It's called Charlie Sheen. It's not available because if you try it once you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body. It's too much."

“Can’t is the cancer of happening.”

(On the possibility of relapse) "No. Not going to. Period. The end. I blinked and I cured my brain."

Even by his own admittance, Sheen has done a lot of drugs, and is on a downward spiral. And yet, the only thing that seems to be happening is that he's wheeled out onto chat shows, booked for interviews. Even if he has quit drugs, he's still obviously not fully well. 


And yet, the circus trundles on.