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Lex Parsimoniae

Every generation realizes a new and compelling explanation for the easily explicable. For our parents, it was the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a bright, young, ailing superstar president caught between two worlds. For us, the tragedy of September 11th … Continue reading

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Donald Trump: Genius or Chump?

Trump has been a media icon for decades. And while I have to give him props for graduating from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, and for having the wherewithal to effectively turn the company his father worked tirelessly … Continue reading

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Terrorism Rules

So I’d like to start out by saying that I think terrorism is pretty cool.  Just the idea of blowing something up that you don’t like is pretty ballsy and I secretly admire it.  As a matter of fact, I … Continue reading

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Joe’s Sloppy 2009: Year in Review

I know this is long overdue but it’s one of those things that you have to do. Like talk to relatives! 2009 has not been the best year for me. In fact, it was quite possibly the worst. Started out … Continue reading

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What Do You Know About Slavery?

Race has certainly become a hot-button issue once again. Along with stereotypes and common prejudices, there are many ways by which people of various races and creeds can be misunderstood and misconstrued. It is important to learn the facts about … Continue reading

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The Health Care Debate, as I Understand it

In layman’s terms, the phrase “layman’s terms” refers to an explanation given so that the average Joe can understand it. It is an idea explained (perhaps by an expert) in a manner that a layperson, or non-expert, can easily grasp. … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to President Barack Obama

Dear Mr. President, You probably don’t know me. I tried to attend one of your big speeches on your Philadelphia tour. I couldn’t get anywhere near you (or a speaker for that matter) and it took me about an hour … Continue reading

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Re5: A Wonderfully Un-Racist Romp Through Scarytown, Africa

The Resident Evil series has always served to baffle, befiddle and befaddle me; certainly not as much as the Metal Gear series, but enough to cause concern for the future. I don’t think I’ve ever successfully completed a Resident Evil … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to a Celebrity-Obsessed America

My Dear Celebrity-Obsessed Americans– Though the whole world (especially the Western One) is crippled by their unhealthy appetite for tabloids and gossip entertainment that belittle and viciously attack the personal lives of those who they all wish that they could … Continue reading

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