Whether you love it or hate it, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart does a damn good job at pointing out the idiocy spewed from all points along the political spectrum. It’s not the fault of the writers of the show that the vast majority of that idiocy comes...
I awoke today feeling a bit philosophical, so I’ll just throw this out there: Why is it preached that man was given free will as a gift from God, yet the moment anyone dares use that gift those same preachers scream blasphemy from the pulpit and say that we...
So, let me understand this state called Michigan in which I live. The Republican-lead legislature passes two bills which are aimed at destroying unions in a traditionally union-strong state. The media outcry over this was also used as a smokescreen to hide a further injustice wherein bills were passed...
’Twas the night before Christmas and someone stole Santa’s pipe. Yes, folks- yet another beloved tale from childhood has become the latest victim of the red pen of politically correct censorship as tradition and historical accuracy fall to ignorance and arrogance. The 18th-century poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”-...
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the American Library Association’s Banned Book Week. 30 years of tracking, cataloging, documenting, and reporting attempts to remove books from the shelves of schools, libraries, and bookstores forever. 30 years. The truth of the matter is that censorship has existed for as long...
This month in my paranormal column, Across the Great Divide, I discuss a growing problem that does not belong in civilized society let alone as a part of scientific study. “Ghost Hunting Doesn’t Involve Breaking the Law” It seems that no matter how much I or other professional paranormal...
When incidents happen like last Friday’s shooting, we as a society always focus first and foremost on the negatives like the hows and whys, shouting endless, tired diatribes about gun control, violence, and social triggers from all points along the socio-political spectrum as we nitpick at the various elements...
If you grew up in the ’80s like me, many of you probably spent Saturday mornings watching the WWF and Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling. You knew every line of Hulk’s trademark theme song and sang along before he pummeled the latest WWF heel. Come on, sing it with...
Businesses featured on paranormal television shows are attempting to milk their 15 minutes of fame long after the cameras have left the building. I get that- to a degree. They’re in business to make money; but they do so by making a mockery out of the science of paranormal...
The wit of cartoonists like Tom Toles, Mike Thompson, and the widely-popular Doonesbury strip by Gary Trudeau have amused and engaged readers for decades with their humorous take on the issues and subjects of the day, often poking fun at both sides of the debates. Doonesbury is well known...