The Psychology of Fireworks

The longer I live, the more convinced am I that this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum. ~George Bernard Shaw It’s not just the Fourth of July. It’s every holiday, weekday or weekend, any day that ends with a y, morning, noon, or night. What I want to know is: why … Continue reading The Psychology of Fireworks

An Ode to Himself on 4 July

Well, we can't blame Betsy Devos for this one; she was not Secretary of Education when I was in school. I am a product of the inept Chicago public school system of yore. Twas a bit subpar when compared to other city schools in the U.S. Their biggest crime was a longterm failed effort to … Continue reading An Ode to Himself on 4 July

Trump Dependence Day

Remember when July 4th was Independence Day? It was a celebration commemorating the thirteen American colonies, united in freedom and independence from a tyrannical monarch, King George III. We aren't sure what King George thought of all this. Although historians say he didn't keep a diary, there is a general belief that he did, and … Continue reading Trump Dependence Day

Everybody Hates Donald Trump

*Fair warning I excuse you from reading today's post because I am exercising my first amendment right to access my inner Scaramucci. Everybody hates Donald Trump. Relax MAGA hats, I’m not talking to you. I'm never talking to you. I will revise my statement regardless, because one should never make all or nothing statements. Everyone … Continue reading Everybody Hates Donald Trump

Where Did GOP Lawmakers Celebrate American Freedom?

What a lovely photo of US Senator Steve Daines celebrating July 4, 2018, with his wife in DC... but wait... he was, and is, in Moscow. The event is being covered by U.S. and International Press, but he tweeted this photo today. Why is the Senator implying he was in Washington DC celebrating America's Independence … Continue reading Where Did GOP Lawmakers Celebrate American Freedom?

#SecondCivilWar

You may have recently become aware, as have I, of chatter widely spread among Trump supporters: a purported second Civil War would commence today, July 4, 2018... instigated by the Libtard Brigade. I have been known to answer to the term when it is directed at me and as such, was hurt to have been … Continue reading #SecondCivilWar