September 2019
Hermann Kafka’s Defense: A Letter to My Son
In cities, mutinies; in countries, discord; in palaces, treason; and the bond cracked ’twixt son and father. —King Lear Mein lieber Sohn, I just found your ranting “Letter to His Father” hidden in your mother’s drawer. Too bad you didn’t have the... More »
Other People Who Might Get Fired For Contradicting Trump
“The Secretary of Commerce threatened to fire top employees at the federal agency responsible for weather forecasts last Friday after the agency’s Birmingham office contradicted President Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit Alabama.”—The Ne... More »
“No Reason to be Discouraged: A Market Solution for the Morose Multitude”
Rational Policy Institute of America “Sola Libertas” Rational Policy Institute of America 270 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 “No Reason to be Discouraged: A Market Solution for the Morose Multitude” Abstract: Responding to the growing number of Amer... More »
Starbitcoins in 2091
BARISTA: How can I help you, person? Would you like to try our new, vegan, GMO-free, gluten-free, calorie-free, free-range, flavor-free latte? It’s great. And NOT free, though I can’t tell you how many customers get confused about that. Seriously, I’m so... More »
My Internship with Alex Jones
OK, I’ll tell you what I remember: I started interning for Alex Jones’ InfoWars last fall. Don’t judge me—there aren’t a lot of options for media internships in Texas. I needed to get some experience in media but still be able to live... More »
Let’s Play The Just Deserts Game! (a Quiz in Ten Easy Questions)
Score one point for each item you check: When you’re stuck in traffic, do you automatically blame The State of New Jersey Henry Ford The asshole in the left lane who keeps trying to cut in front of you Jews The President of the Un... More »
Great American Stew, served hot from the pot
This wild and whacky dish has taken the country and political foodies throughout world by storm. May be paired with wine, beer, or antidepressants. Best prepared before November 2020, as the recipe may change after that date. Ingredients: 2 billion spoonfuls o... More »