Whiskey & Wry
37. The Absurdity of 'Hate Crime' Laws
This week's Clickbait Shocker is tailor-made for the types of outrage-driven shares that fuel social media these days — to wit, a young man with "special needs" was abducted by feral youths in...
37. The Absurdity of 'Hate Crime' Laws
This week's Clickbait Shocker is tailor-made for the types of outrage-driven shares that fuel social media these days — to wit, a young man with "special needs" was abducted by feral youths in...
36. 2016 — Fat, drunk, and stupid?
When historians consider the events of the past year, they're certain — and we do mean certain — to anoint 2016 as the "Most 'Animal House' Year" of the new...
36. 2016 — Fat, drunk, and stupid?
When historians consider the events of the past year, they're certain — and we do mean certain — to anoint 2016 as the "Most 'Animal House' Year" of the new...
35. A Strife of Interests
"Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.The conduct of public affairs for private advantage." — Ambrose Bierce Election 2016 — A watershed event or an illusion of...
35. A Strife of Interests
"Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.The conduct of public affairs for private advantage." — Ambrose Bierce Election 2016 — A watershed event or an illusion of...
34. Is the 'Lesser Evil' Un-American?
“Whatever else you do -- vote!” This common exhortation should raise suspicion. As the great American philosopher George Carlin observed, "'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried...
34. Is the 'Lesser Evil' Un-American?
“Whatever else you do -- vote!” This common exhortation should raise suspicion. As the great American philosopher George Carlin observed, "'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried...
33. Blame Canada
A familiar election cry: “If X wins, I'm moving to Canada!” But, if X = Trump, then a migration becomes more likely. And Canadians are wriggling cold toes in anticipatory...
33. Blame Canada
A familiar election cry: “If X wins, I'm moving to Canada!” But, if X = Trump, then a migration becomes more likely. And Canadians are wriggling cold toes in anticipatory...
32. Sweet 'Meteor of Death' for President?
According to the Washington Times, 13 percent of Americans prefer to be hit by a Sweet Meteor of Death (SMOD) over a Clinton or Trump presidency. An additional 7 percent...
32. Sweet 'Meteor of Death' for President?
According to the Washington Times, 13 percent of Americans prefer to be hit by a Sweet Meteor of Death (SMOD) over a Clinton or Trump presidency. An additional 7 percent...