The Winning Spirit
Swyke’s death would mean nothing, in the end, after all. Derex recounted his store of poison, rats, and TNT, frowning at it. He had to aim higher, for the…
Intentions and Consequences
India once had the second highest population and the highest population density of any country. Our largest natural resource was pure human potential. If only…
Grandma's Ramblings
I lost my sight on my 23rd birthday. It was early in the morning and I wasn’t sleeping well. Not because I was excited for my party (my boyfriend was flying in…
Authority derives not from some farcical aquatic ceremony
Bright light. Shoe on steel. Tiny pinprick of light. “When you think about it. It’s not hard to imagine where it starts. I guess it just goes to prove 1600…
The Atheist Politician
Vanity Fair: We’re speaking with Senator Bryce Davis of New Mexico today about his bid for the White House in 2012. Davis: I’m glad to be here, Paul VF: To get…
To My Nephew
My very young Nephew, Having invested large reserves of my time and funds into your upbringing and education, I admit myself exceedingly perturbed by the…
Money is the only Religion in Politics
He ran as fast as he could, but his legs and lungs begged him stopped. His fat body fell on the ground gasping for breath; the knees and palms screaming with…
A Bold Plan for Employment
Washington, D.C. – Representative Sue Casi (I-PA) has introduced a bill to increase employment by firing several thousand Americans. The Decadal Millionaire…
Meanwhile, at Gitmo…
From Reuters, November 1, 2009: GUANTÁNAMO BAY, CUBA (AP) - American officials are still trying to contain the mass riots that are going on in the American…
Musings from the Blogosphere
Samples of selected blogs, November 1, 2009: . . .all i kno is i ws sittin n front of the tv with my bf and we were watchin a will ferrel movie n all of a…
Terror Hits Home
From the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, November 1, 2009: Joe Biden was sworn in as President aboard Air Force One at 1:13 this morning. He assumes the mantle of…
In Real Time
From a transmission on FOX News, October 31, 2009: “We are just receiving word that a nuclear warhead has just been detonated on American soil. The--the bomb…
Pentagone
He finally had the proof he sought. He didn’t know why it had taken him so long to find it, but an attack was imminent. The signal had been clear enough: 1…
Broken Staff
“Phone’s out,” Timkins said, placing the receiver back into the cradle of the phone set. “Then try it AGAIN!” the Senator roared. “I absolutely have to…
The Peacock Flies Away
“Yeah, Chris,” said the man on the line, “but that would mean--” Silence. “John?” Chris asked. “John…you there?” The phone disconnected and beeped shrilly…
A Stranger Loving World
No one on the ground seemed to notice. Fire. At the time nobody would have guessed that from this cataclysm would emerge a stranger loving world.
Politico
“And this benefits my constituency how?” the senator roared. TV cameras were rolling; he knew it better than anyone. “So what if it helps the rich stay young…
Where the Blame Goes (rap challenge)
Hey momma, holla back, It’s ya little boy writin’ from Iraq, I know ya wonderin as ya sittin there, why in heaven ya gotta be so scared, cuz ya little boy is…
Buenos Aires, Georgia
Just then, Governor Sanford realized what this meant - Maybe Buenos Aires had moved as well! The Centaurian ship had moved many cities around, why not the home…
Phenomenon of 2010: Jan 6 through Jan 9
Jan 6 A photo of a $100 dollar bill is shown with “Finders Keepers” as its caption. Below is “47.771008, -102.41175” which hyperlinks to the latitude and…