When I was growing up, everyone had to read George Orwell’s 1984 in High School, and we were constantly warned about the horrors of such a dystopian and terrifying future world. I guess it was okay to teach about the dangers of being passive in the face of totalitarianism back when teachers could relate Winston […]
Satire and comedy should be controversial and even offensive if need be, in my opinion. The best humor is funny because it exposes serious flaws in our society – and humanity in general – with a good solid punch line. Humor is supposed to make us laugh, but also make us think about things like […]
President tRump continues to claim that the “deep state” is somehow out to “get him.” Oh, please. I’m sorry, but if the deep state wanted to get rid of tRump they would never have allowed him to be installed as president in the first place…er, I mean “elected.” If the deep state was out to […]
This week I chartered a new organization committed to the eradication of poorly-written poetry, in order to help curb bad prose. It’s called RHYME STOPPERS. Our motto is: STOP THE RHYME BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
(BEGIN TRANSCRIPT. This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. ) His Esteemed Wisdomed Greatest President of the United States Ever Donald Trump (hereafter HEWGPOUSEDT): Good afternoon, my friend. I hope you have been well. Zelensky (Hereafter “THAT GUY FROM UKRAINE”): Hello, my great friend. It is such an honor […]
You’re a first born baby you haven’t had it so bad Think about all those people who never had what you had; I’m sorry that you’re pissed off but I just can’t make it right I’m sorry that you’re so angry. I try to make it better help you see the light but it’s simply […]
This whole 737 Max fiasco is simply the most recent illustrations of Boeing’s criminality. It boggles the mind to ponder how and why these safety issues escaped regulatory review or how the aircraft were ever deemed airworthy to begin with. This could only happen in an industry afflicted by the wholesale collapse of regulation and […]
godboy stands up arrow straight when he salutes the flag he keeps inside the rage and hate but godboy never brags godboy asks no questions he doesn’t already know godboy has all the answers but he wants to make a show godboy looks up at the sky Points his finger in the air he thanks […]
I saw you We are separated by a wall You look at me as I try to hide; We smiled and said HI I watch as your attention falls on your culinary confection Your eyes as blue as that of a sun; glistening on an ocean tide See me as your plate of food I […]
A lot of America’s current problems began with our nation’s inevitable slide into a total capitalist society, where consumption and wealth is a means unto itself. Everything else in our society, from family to culture to geopolitical affairs – must take a back seat to overwhelming greed. In the USA, people are glorified for their […]
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