Hot Dog Time
Okay, so we’re broke. Not “have to stretch to next payday” broke. Really broke. Our accounts are overdrawn, the credit cards are maxed out and if that’s China … Read more
Humor Columns
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Let’s Get Real on Jobs
You know what’s wrong with the American economy, Bucko? You, that’s what. Yeah, yeah, it’s true that the reckless global gambling schemes of Wall Street bankers are what … Read more
Red Meat Slam Dance
A full complement of Republican presidential candidates gathered for the battle royalle at the Ronald Reagan Library in Seamy (Simi) Valley, California. And though he was only there … Read more
Lost Journal: Photographing Family in the Backyard is a Post-church Safari
By Tim Mollen Journal entry: October 7, 1973 (age 4) This morning, the doors of our green, wood-paneled, Ford station wagon burst open before the car even stopped … Read more
Perry Tales: Rick Is Not Who He Says He Is
Presidential wannabe Rick Perry is flitting all around the country — hither, thither and yon — spreading little “Perry Tales” about himself and the many wonders he has … Read more
GOP Pledge Drive
I pledge. You pledge. We all pledge. Pledge allegiance to the flag. Pledge to stop smoking and drinking. As much. In front of the kids. NPR and PBS … Read more
Lost Journal: Filming a Sales Pitch for ‘Wrist Reminders’
Journal entry: May 2, 2005 (age 35) – Wrist Reminders “Good God, man, get it together – you’re a professional!” I tried to frown this thought into my … Read more
Lost Journal: Watching an Evel Knievel Drive-in Reel
By Tim Mollen Journal entry: July 23, 1977 (age 8 If my 18-year-old brother, John, had a hero when he was younger, it was probably motorcycle daredevil Evel … Read more
Corporate Elites Still Doing a Job on American Workers
On this Labor Day weekend, our country is engulfed in deep economic anxiety, and no doubt you share my heartfelt concern for those Americans who’re suffering the worst … Read more
Mister Muzzle & Nuzzle
The Republican strategy for 2012 seems simple enough. It’s a numbers game. They plan to flood the market. Set up an all-you-can-eat candidate buffet. If you don’t like … Read more
