By John Auchter To be sure, there are some people who are perfectly happy working in the gig economy. Lyft drivers who appreciate the flexible hours and social engagement. Shipt pickers who enjoy the challenge of filling grocery orders for other people. But, after seeing an … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Dear Democrats: There is no magic bean
I saw two brief, seemingly inconsequential snippets of political news analysis the other day. Both confirmed for me that President Spray Tan McCheetos will not only be elected to a second term but will become America’s first Ruler for Life. The first was a TV talking head … [Read more...]
Coming to a theater near you, lots and lots and lots of commercials
I view it as my mission in life to gripe bitterly and predictably about stuff in life that should be better. I like to think of these gripes as helpful suggestions — guidance, if you will – pointing the way to a better society. It’s not easy work but I do it, anyway. You’re … [Read more...]
Since when did we let kids be lawyers?
There’s this profoundly odd moment as a parent where you look at your kid and see an adult. Suddenly, he’s not the toddler who peevishly swatted the rump of a well-dressed society lady who unwisely stepped between him and the tubs of ice cream in a display case. (In his … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘decent Republicans are starting to fight back’ edition
Come Heller high water … Four well-known Republicans strategists – George Conway, Steve Schmidt, John Weaver and Rick Wilson - have created the Lincoln Project to defeat the orange Cheeto and restore the rule of law, even if that means helping Democrats take the Senate and … [Read more...]
