Turns out that a person’s height is a good indicator of which political party they’re likely to vote for. A study from Ohio State University found that: “[…] a one-inch increase in height raised the person’s support for the Conservative Party by 0.6 percent and their likelihood of voting for the party by 0.5 percent.” … Continue reading
“I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican.” ~Dan Quayle Who was picked by George H.W. Bush to be VP on this day in 1988. More of our favorite Dan Quayle wisdom: “I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn’t study … Continue reading
The Best Pro-Choice Anti-Pence Movement Rally Ever Right before George W. Bush came up with the first legitimate reason to burn a book – a memoir called “The Decider” – he told NBC anchor Matt Lauer that, as young man, his mother showed him an old jar containing the fetus of her stillborn child. Later, … Continue reading
Chances are there’s a conservative politician under your bed or on your favorite news show screaming that sex, and the sex industry, are the cause of moral decay. Why? In April, reporters jumped all over GOP loser Ted Cruz’s vehemently anti-dildo and anti-masturbation track record from back when he was solicitor general in Texas. The … Continue reading
“I can’t give you a brain, but I can give you a diploma.” ~ Happy Birthday, L. Frank Baum *** *** *** *** While you’re here, check out our new books on Amazon. ***
When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway. ~Erma Bombeck ***
Media jump on the opportunity to report about politicians and their proclivity to invade our bedrooms and tell us that sex and the sex industry cause moral decay. So in April reporters jumped all over Ted Cruz’s vehemently anti-dildo and anti-masturbation track record from back when he was solicitor general in Texas. The reports positioned … Continue reading
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are approximately 57 million American kids in elementary schools. Shooters have killed 0.00012% of them in the last three years. But during that same time, 0.011% of other kids have been taught Bible math; 0.26% of them have been sent to jail and 9% of them … Continue reading
This week in 1954, one man had the courage to stand up for a nation. Luckily, it was captured on tape. Courage is grace under pressure. ~Ernest Hemingway *** For more on the dark side of television’s Golden Age, check out Lester & Charlie’s new book: ***
It seems we can’t get through a decade without at least once having former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg remind us that, as a billionaire, he’s as entitled as anyone to buy the presidency of the United States. And here he is again, declaring that he’s two thinks from declaring candidacy and riding to … Continue reading
The Iowa Caucus spectacle started with snarky humor and, by Monday night, will probably end in horror (if it hasn’t already). And the whole thing could have been prevented. It started on a high comedy note. While the candidates were getting the lay of the cornfields, the UK Parliament was devoting three full hours to … Continue reading
