Hose Heroes?
Law enforcers aren't "heroes" . . . but what about firemen?
Are they Hose Heroes?
People are pressured to regard them as such. Much as they are...
The “Hero” Problem
When the state and its media bullhorns refer to armed government workers - law enforcers - as “heroes,” it’s a sign the hour is...
The Orange Balloon Deflates
Trump could not replace - much less repeal - Obamacare. So, instead, he did what Republicans do best: Bomb foreigners, remotely.
Even the Chimp-esque, Oceania...
A Hellcat Ride and Anarcho Tyranny
The Constitution says that “cruel and unusual” punishment is not to be administered. One assumes that includes disproportionate punishment. For example, that a person...
The Reverse Model T
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, touts his latest electric car as the second coming of the Model T - an odd comparison given the Model...
Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others
One of the ways you know you live in a police state is when the police exempt themselves from the law and enforce made-up...
Going Without
People think it’s crazy to go without health insurance - not that it’s any of their business. But they think it is their business...
They See Five Fingers Now…
After Winston had been taught to love Big Brother, you could find him sipping Victory Gin at the Chestnut Tree Cafe.
VW’s “cheating” diesels -...
Taxing (and Antiquing) Them Off the Road
For planned obsolescence to work, you’ve got to keep the conveyor belt rolling. And most of all, prevent anyone from getting off.
It is a...
Dancing With Clovers
The other day, I bathed in the solar flare fury of a Clover affronted.
Luckily, I had my radiation suit on.
I was coming home from...