As the Kathy Griffin severed-head-photo shit storm begins to wane I have not heard what needs to be said. Here’s what’s missing: When an act reaches the level of public outrage it is our distinct responsibility to call out our own, without qualification. Of course, the Right is rightfully enraged over Griffin’s shocking blunder. No one […]
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Neil Gorsuch: Douchebag Archetype
His friends and supporters keep telling us what a good guy Neil Gorsuch is. How humble and unassuming he is. Please. This is Douchebag Archetype 101. The jaunty little way he sits sideways in his chair, one arm on the witness table, so comfortable, so open and honest according to the body language consultants on […]
Schumer to McConnell re: SCOTUS Nominee
Here you go, Senator Schumer. Just sign your name and send it off. Thanks. Complete text. Just copy and sign. Again, thanks. The Honorable Mitch McConnell 317 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 205100001 Dear Mitch, With a year remaining in President Obama’s term, you blatantly flaunted the United States Constitution and ignored the will of the […]
Fight Orwellian Scrubbing
Before his first full day in office, Pumpkinhead Tinyhands has already eliminated Civil Rights, Climate Change, and LGBTQ Rights from the White House Website. This act of scrubbing is literally right out of the pages of Orwell. Of course, it signals not just the end of particular words and pictures on a particular website. It […]
Winter Solstice: Science Meets Religion
At 4:19PM (CST) today the sun will set. At 4:44AM tomorrow morning the sun will be situated directly above the Tropic of Capricorn marking the precise moment of Winter Solstice. And at 7:21AM the sun will rise. It is in the recognition of these simple numbers that my religion resides. The relative positioning of the […]
Hate, Guns, and Terror
I have made a personal and professional commitment to participate in important public issues and debates. Today I wish I hadn’t. I can’t even. But here goes. This is not the time to politicize, to point blame, right? Wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. This is exactly the time. The Pulse massacre was a hate crime. In […]
Etiquette for Attending Live Music Events
I have been in countless live music settings, both on stage and in the audience, and have been dismayed at the boorish behavior of many. Noisy patrons are rude and inconsiderate toward their fellow patrons. Not to mention, it is deeply disrespectful to the musicians. But hey, they’re getting paid, right? I suppose so. That’s […]
It’s Time for Trump and Bernie to Dance
It’s Trump. There’s no turning back now. That being the case it is now imperative the Dems run Bernie. Here’s why. After a two term president the voters always want a change. Hillary is not a change after Obama. The turnout for Trump will be massive. His wildly entertaining reality show will continue through the […]
Modern Floor Plan
Charles Bursell is a writer, performer, host and commentator heard nationally on SiriusXM, National Public Radio, and The Pacifica Radio Network. He currently hosts the podcasts Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre and Conversations With Charles Bursell. Both shows, and more, can be found on several platforms, including Apple Podcasts (iTunes) and Libsyn.com. Contact: charlesbursell@gmail.com Follow: […]
Science Proves Once And For All That Science Doesn’t Work (Satire)
Anti-science advocates are rejoicing at new proof that the scientific method doesn’t work, never did, and never will. They point to a new scientific study that concludes beyond a shadow of a doubt that using science and reason is the least likely method of discovering the truth about anything – from climate change, to vaccines, to […]
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