How Will David Letterman Be Ranked and Remembered?
Read MoreThere was a time when late-night talk show hosts were the most trustworthy people in America.
Facing the Firing Squad: Todd Anderson
Read MoreMy first impression of Anderson was that of an imposing figure, standing at well over 6-feet-tall, with all the physical features one would expect of a bouncer working the night shift at a biker bar.
Nun of the Above: Religion Receding
Read MoreNon-believers (in organized religion) are significantly underrepresented in surveys. This group is now likely a majority in America.
When B.B. Was King
Read MoreB.B. King died last week here in Las Vegas. He was 89.
I saw B.B. King perform live three times. I always loved his music, even when listening to the blues wasn’t particularly fashionable. To me, the blues has always been the most honest genre of music.
My 1,000th Column
Read MoreWhat have I learned after writing 1,000 posts?
Answer: A thing or two.
How Did this Woman Get into the United States?
Read MoreHow the fuck did the bat shit crazy bitch who birthed two monster terrorists get legally admitted into the United States as a — gulp! — permanent resident?
How the Big Business of Writing Traffic Tickets is Destroying Many Communities (and Creating Riots)
Read MoreThis is the second in a two-part series.
Yesterday, I wrote a first-hand account about the seemingly benign personal experience of being ticketed for multiple traffic violations in various parts of the country, while released with just a warning in the state of Nevada, where I currently reside. The point seemed abundantly clear — cops have discretionary power and do make certain judgments about those they detain and prospectively cite for violations. Most of you who have gotten out of traffic tickets at one time or another will likely agree.
How to Get Out of a Traffic Ticket
Read MoreThis is the first article in a two-part series.
Within the past ten years, I’ve been pulled over a dozen times for various traffic violations.
On exactly half of those occasions, a citation was written out and I ended up paying a fine. The other half, I was let go with just a verbal warning and told to be more careful.
Question: What do you think was the single biggest determining factor between being ticketed by the police versus given a warning? Take your time. You’ll probably never guess.
Who Wants Free Money? My European Soccer Pick
Read MoreAnyone out there like free money?
Well, tonight I’m giving it away. For. Free.
You can thank me later.
How to Deal with Boring Dinner Guests
Even been on one of those dinners from hell, a gathering you’re absolutely obligated to attend, that would otherwise be perfect in every way — except that there’s one prickly guest at your table who blathers on forever and basically ruins the meal for everyone?
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