New Debility Designated for Deplorables

(Chicago, IL — July 23, 2018) – Racism. Xenophobia. Trump Derangement Syndrome. Pedophilia. Anti-Semitism. Pathological Lying. Inbreeding. Diarrhea of the Mouth. Homophobia. Tourette Syndrome. Foot-in-Mouth Disease. The list of afflictions attributed to the nation’s Deplorables goes on and on and on. Now they’ve got one more to worry about. The American Medical Association (AMA) today…

Patriotism OK – One Day a Year

(Washington, DC — January 24, 2017) – Donald Trump (R-NY) could have chosen any one of a number of issues to address during his first hours in office. Not surprisingly, he decided to act on one to satisfy his serial malignant narcissism. Chancellor Squirrelhead designated January 20, 2017, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion…

Major Idiot

(Washington, DC — July 16, 2015) – In the aftermath of the Brian Williams debacle, one might think that television news personalities would be working harder and smarter at their jobs. Apparently that’s not the case. At Wednesday’s White House news conference, dedicated mainly to Tuesday’s nuclear deal with Iran, CBS White House Correspondent Major Garrett put…

Republicans Flip Out as They Flip-Flop Away

(Wasilla, AK — June 30, 2015) – For the first time since it became law in 2010, Republicans are thankful for Obamacare. It covers whiplash. On June 16, Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President of the United States. During his choreographed press conference (he paid people to cheer him on), Trump accused Mexico of…

Gay Marriage Legalized as Resistance Continues

(Washington, DC — June 26, 2015) – By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court today decided in favor of gay marriage, bringing tears of joy to gay rights supporters and tears of anger and rage to conservatives and gay rights detractors. Same-sex couples rushed to courthouses all over America, applying for and being granted marriage…

Winter Storm Juno a No-Snow for Many

(Washington, DC — January 28, 2015) – As the Northeastern United States endured the wrath of Winter Storm Juno, many marveled at the intensely accurate and intricate forecast provided both by the National Weather Service (NWS) and local weathermen – and how they could be so far off the mark. In fact, they’re all batting…

Amusement Park Apologizes to Marine for Not-So-Great Adventure

(Jackson, NJ) – In March 2003, Marine Mario Alejandro participated in the first wave of American fighters in Iraq. Eleven years later, the former Marine – classified as disabled, due to the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) he sustained while serving in the military – found himself fighting for admission to the Six Flags Great Adventure…

America Focuses on Mental Health, Suicide While Facing Another Tragedy

(San Francisco, CA) – As the world struggles with the loss of comedian Robin Williams, a laser focus has been placed on his cause of death – suicide – and the depression that plagued him for decades. Williams committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself with a belt. In America, one person commits suicide every 13…

Israel, Hamas Refuse to Address the Elephant in the Room

(Tel Aviv, Israel) – Day 14 of Operation Protective Edge turned out be just as tragic and frightening as the previous 13 days. And, with neither side seeming interested in a cease-fire, it looks like the war could stretch on for several more weeks. Israel lost seven more soldiers. Hamas lost over 100 civilians and…

Shameful Enshrinement in Jersey City

(Jersey City, NJ) – Lawrence Campbell wanted to be famous. On Sunday, Campbell shot a rookie police officer, sealing his fame – and support from his community. The 27-year-old native of Jersey City – a fine residential area – entered the Walgreens drug store at Kennedy Boulevard and Communipaw Avenue, assaulted a security guard, took…