I Pledge Allegiance, To the NRA
A tough look at what inspires such a blind allegiance to the NRA, a group that should really be better at seeing straight.
Tag: Politics
Top Ten Reasons to Panic About Putin
I'm going to admit this at my own risk: I am highly disturbed by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's bizarre acts of trying to prove his manliness.
5 Reasons Not to Vote for President
Still wondering whether it’s worth making the trek down to the polling precinct where the line will be wrapped around town? Here's how to know.
An Open Letter to That One Congress Dude
<p>Dear My Congressman:</p><p>Hello, Mr. (or maybe Mrs.) Congressman. My name is Nathan. And I live in your district. I'm sorry I don't know you by name but the thing is, just looking at you people gives me the willies something fierce so I never bothered to look you up. Y'all are like personal injury lawyers but with less scruples and no souls. Except for Ron Paul.</p>
An Open Letter to Our Forefathers
<p>Dear industrialists who helped build this great nation:<br /><br />It was 91 degrees for the sixth day in a row in NYC today. I step outside of my comfortable air conditioning and feel like I’m being punched in the face by a heat fist. The humidity is literally killing people -- and really annoying me. <br />
Social Insecurity: Your Ugly Future
The government has a special site setup to explain Social Security to kids using fables. Mike has a special column to say, 'Fuck you.'
Oh No You Di’int
At the rate the world is generating spin, we will soon travel in time to that perfect future in which nobody is not telling untruths.
I Voted in Florida—Sorry About Us
Let me apologize to the rest of the country. If what I experienced is any indication of the way voting is working in this state, then well, we've screwed you again. It's not our fault though.
Why Canada is Better Than America
If Canada is America's hat, it's the kind that's so big on your head that it swallows your face. Plus, like, Canadian chicks are way hotter.
Super Snooze Day
Hear that? It's the sound of your alarm clock in your memory... the one you turned off an hour ago. Time to get up and vote.
Legalize It (No, Pothead, The Other It)
Thanks, U.S. government, for telling us exactly when and how gambling is not wrong and immoral. Bet that goes for marijuana too, huh?
Immigration Fixation
Immigration is a divided subject, and generalizing an entire race is a border you don't want to cross. Or could one man change your mind?