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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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The Good, the Bad, and the Pope

Remember those good old days when the jokes about pedophilia in organizations like Catholicism and the Boy Scouts of America were harmless fun–if you had a decent sense of humor? Well, as it turns out, like Asian tourists and Church’s … 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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Hipster on S-E-P-T-A

Let me tell you the story Of a bearded Hipster and his tragic and fateful time… Hipster grabbed his bike and kissed his Vegan Girlfriend Went to ride on the Frankford Line Did he ever return, No he never returned … Continue reading

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Trailers of the Week: Memorial Day Edition

Before you start to fling about your rampant accusations, let me just say–in my defense–that I am inflicted with the most horribly debilitating of physical and psychological diseases. No, it’s not Swine Flu. It’s Summer Laziness. The symptoms of which … 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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The War on The War on Drugs

Let me start off by saying that, in general, I think drugs are bad. Not the kind you get from your doctor, I’m not getting all Elron on you here….but recreational drugs. But let’s face it. Lots of us do … Continue reading

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Chimpanzee That!

In a recent article, I mentioned the ridiculous and intellectually offensive item in the news regarding a certain political cartoon. I know you’re all sick of seeing it, but here it is: I don’t know why, but I am extremely … Continue reading

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