A ‘Locally Grown’ Thanksgiving
“Locally grown” is developing the cachet of wholesomeness that “organically grown” once carried. Harry Truman said: “No man should be president who doesn’t understand hogs.” The problem with … Read more
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The Lie of Shareholder Hegemony
We Americans are facing an especially virulent, plutocratic version of this overbearing power. It’s called “shareholder hegemony.” Attention, class! Here’s our word of the day: “hegemony.” The word … Read more
The Virginia Model
In recent years, fake news articles have declared that critical race theory is ruining public education, thus spawning the “Virginia model.” One particularly noisy piece of the GOP’s … Read more
Assorted Nuts
“Assorted nuts” and Ted Cruz have become synonymous, as he always tops every list of goofy, right-wing political partisans. Let me say one word to you: Nuts. Now, … Read more
The Shame of Modern Corporate Management
Modern corporate management awards zero “productivity points” for thinking, conferring with colleagues, listening to customers, etc. For generations, workers have been punished by corporate bosses for watching the … Read more
A Tear-Jerker About the Housing Saga of Some Rich Jerks
Warning: You might need an entire box of tissues to get through this sad saga of the rich, as it is a real tear-jerker. Let’s all gather ’round … Read more
Boney Fingers: Why Should Work Be Life-Sucking?
“Work your fingers to the bone — whadda ya get? Boney Fingers.” This 1960’s Hoyt Axton folk song mocking the vaunted virtue of working hard is being sung … Read more
Pro Golfers Dirty Themselves By ‘Sportswashing’
Some “less-than-savory” pro golfers are helping the Saudi golf association by “sportswashing.” When a golfer hits an errant shot that might bonk an unsuspecting spectator on the head, … Read more
How a Clerical Error Made Corporations ‘People’
In 1886 corporate supremacy was born, breathing life into artificial, antidemocratic entities, to the detriment of we, the real people. There’s a historic date, which our country ought … Read more
The Sunshine State’s Dark Bully
Dark Bully DeSantis’ ego and presidential ambition combine to spew out evermore autocratic, abusive, self-aggrandizing schemes and scams. Many members of the extremist establishment have a new darling … Read more
