Category Archives: A Sarcastic Look at Life

Mitch, Paul, You’re Fired!

Posted on August 27, 2017 by tucsonmike

Picture the Oval Office as the boardroom in The Apprentice.  The Congressional team loses and Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan are summoned. Normally, on The Apprentice, the losing team is given a chance to explain.  President Trump makes sure the … Continue reading →

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King Alfred and the Cakes

Posted on August 3, 2017 by tucsonmike

For the full true story click on British History.  The following is my silly take: King Alfred had his version of his merry men, long predating Robin Hood.  Mix this with King Arthur and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Rebecca Carroll of the Guardian.

Posted on August 22, 2014 by tucsonmike

Dear Ms. Carroll, The Guardian is one of my favorite publications and I’ve been following the story in Ferguson, Missouri.  I wanted to take this opportunity to answer some of the points in your post. Well I am considered “white.” … Continue reading →

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Ferguson, Missouri: Have the Press Helped to Up the Ante?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by tucsonmike

No doubt the press isn’t helping.  How many of these protesters would be there without the cameras? I’m not even discussing what caused this in the first place.  It just makes getting to the bottom of this more difficult. What … Continue reading →

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Ferguson Missouri Questions, not Answers.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by tucsonmike

I can’t comment on the investigation of the police shooting, the investigation needs to be thorough and fair.  This will go on for a while. I understand peaceful protest.  Destroying the stores where you needed to shop?  Where is the … Continue reading →

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Ferguson Missouri, Tourist Site?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by tucsonmike

For those who remember the Dukes of Hazzard, I thought of what Boss Hogg would do, if faced with what’s happening in Ferguson, Missouri. “I have to do somethin’,”  he muttered.  “This town’s goin’ to hell in a handbasket.” Enos, … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Jews. עתידם של היהודים.

Posted on August 13, 2014 by tucsonmike

With the war and Gaza and anti-Jewish protests everywhere, I thought now was the time to write this. Sounds dire, doesn’t it?  Most of this is philosophical and asking questions with a little silliness at the end. You are a … Continue reading →

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What Have You Done to Yourself?!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by tucsonmike

I was reading an article in the Economist about young people getting tattoos and their acceptance in the workplace. When I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, tattoos were only on criminals, sailors and prostitutes.  I KNOW what would have … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do with a Hornet’s Nest Near You? מה אתה עושה עם קן צרעות הקרוב אליך? ماذا تفعل مع عش الدبور القريبة من أنت؟

Posted on August 12, 2014 by tucsonmike

NOW, do you believe ISIS is dangerous?  Allegedly, they have started killing children.  If that’s true, it means you cannot join ISIS, you are already considered tainted. What do you do with a hornet’s nest near you?   الآن، هل … Continue reading →

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A Grumpy Mets Fan.

Posted on August 12, 2014 by tucsonmike

I’m grumpy.  Last week in New York, I saw too little New York Mets regalia and too much from that other team, that shall remain nameless.  🙂 The only place making me happy was the West 4th Street Subway station.  … Continue reading →

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