The MONK Junket with Suzzanne Monk - 8/18/11

Summary: The one and only news show brought to  you by imaginary people.  Beatrice reports on the slow pace of the Van Der Sloot trial.  Libby Rawl balks at Bachman's $2 gas problem.  Conzer Votive mocks Obama's poll numbers.  We debate Ron Paul's lack of media coverage.  Hamesh reports on Chavez's takeover of gold reserves, Russian bickering, Soros's suggestion for a German fiscal takeover, Egypt's ongoing protests, and Turkey's bombing of the Kurds.  We discuss attacks in Israel, and the gear up for war with Syria.  Plus Sheen's upcoming roast, and Big Brother's solution to flash mobs