Experts insist recent sightings of mythical “Democratic Spine" just another...
Scientists dismiss "Legend of Backbone."Dateline. Washington, D.C.Bigfoot. The Loch Ness Monster. Batboy. Throughout time there have always been those who insist they have seen mythical creatures,...
View ArticleCapitalism - The Gift That Keeps On Taking
What exactly is Capitalism?Some say it’s the highest, most elegant economic structure upon which robust wealth for all can be built. Others say it’s a flashy thug in an alley with a gun who threatens...
View ArticleCapitalism - the Gift That Keeps on Taking: Part I
Part one of a four-part series in which Michael makes it clear why he's never been invited to a corporate brunch -- but he's not bitter.What exactly is capitalism? Some say it's the highest, most...
View ArticleCapitalism - the Gift That Keeps on Taking: Part II
Part two of a four-part series in which Michael guarantees he will never work for a Fortune 500 company.From Part One:"Most Americans are not capitalists. They might want to be capitalists, but no...
View ArticleCapitalism - The Gift That Keeps On Taking - Part III
Capitalism - The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Part ThreeFrom Part One: "Most Americans are not capitalists. They might want to be capitalists, but no matter how much you, or that hardworking barista......
View ArticleCapitalism - The Gift That Keeps On Taking: Part IV
Part Four in a finally ending series with which Michael puts the final nail in the coffin containing any hopes of being Facebook Friends with Larry Summers.From Part One: "Most Americans are not...
View ArticleThe Prince and the Wise Man
That President Obama always seems surprised the right-wing will do anything to destroy him reminds me of an old story... A Prince, in torn and tattered clothes, falls at the feet of an old, wise man....
View ArticleStrange Bedfellows Abound as Conservatives Scramble to Delegitimize President
Dateline - Washington D.C.In an unforeseen fulfillment of President Obama’s pledge to bring Americans together, conservative groups across the country are reaching out to former political foes to...
View ArticleKung Fu, and the Presidency of Barack Obama
“In combat, spontaneity rules; rote performance of technique perishes.” Bruce LeeBack when President Obama was Candidate Obama one of his most commented on talents was his style of dealing with...
View ArticleZealots versus Adults, or how Crazy trumps Smart once again.
How do we keep ending up in this situation?Yet another should-be reasonable discussion on how to solve one of the many problems facing our country hijacked by Reactionary extremists willing to...
View ArticleHappy International Worker's Day!
Around the world, on May 1st, millions of men, women, and children will flood the streets of towns and cities, waving flags and joyously hurling songs to the sky. Laughing, marching, chanting, cheering...
View Article"Occupy" Christmas Carol Kickstarter!
My Kickstarter Campaign for a new, OWS inspired adaptation of the classic story.When: Now.Where: A decrepit, abandoned Occupy Wall Street encampment.What: A Christmas Carol.Why: WTF?? ANOTHER CHRISTMAS...
View ArticleI hate Nazis. And I'm okay with that.
Just saw a couple if Nazis in the Western Addition of San Francisco.I hate Nazis.
View ArticleBread and Circuses
The Police State did not stomp in with heavy boots, but news-crawled in at the bottom of a story about Kim Kardashian.
View ArticlePresident Obama Gives Congress Opportunity to Rubber-stamp Decision to Attack...
Last night, in a rare address to the U.S. Congress, President Obama paid generous lip-service to the ceremonial democratic process, as he requested Congress hold meaningless debates and eventually have...
View ArticleThe Myth of American Exceptionalism
I've never understood the concept of "American Exceptionalism." What is it, exactly, that we are an exception to? It seems to mean, basically, that whatever rules apply to all other countries should...
View ArticleLetter From a Concerned Believer
To: THE EDITOR L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO VATICAN CITY, ITALYDear Editor:As a life-long Catholic I have looked forward, each year, to the revered Papal tradition of His Holiness The Pope celebrating the Last...
View ArticleKinderKool! Child Care Products for Today’s Busy Yipster
Just in time for Christmas!Dear New Parent,We all know caring for a child can be difficult, especially in our modern world. So many things to remember, so many new responsibilities, so many cool places...
View ArticleBen Carson proposes ending police violence against Black men by giving all...
“The only way to stop a bad cop with a gun is with a good Black man with a gun,” says GOP presidential hopeful to stunned audience.
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