Gotta Laugh (or cry)
Snip: How was your weekend?Snipe: It was fine, got a few laughs. Spend most mornings watching BREAKING NEWS.Snip: What channel is that?Snipe: All of them. It’s the latest grabber. The programmers seem to think that if you call it something that sounds immediate, viewers will stay tuned in.Snip: I have noticed that they all say that all day, breaking the same news hour after … [Read More...]
Help Me With The List
SNIP: I guess it’s – here we go again. SNIPE: I’m just going to list a few things that make my stomach feel queasy. For a change, I’m going to ask readers to send along some thoughts about any or all of these things. I promise not to reveal their information. Heck, I won’t show their email address. Any identifying information they want to share, like initials or … [Read More...]
Really?
Snip: I was about to buy some beef and someone told me there was a problem in the stock market. Snipe: What are you talking about? Beef is livestock! The market problem is a wild fluctuation of investment tanking world wide because some orange felon decided to play golf.Snip: Oh, I guess I don't really know much about the market. I thought it was a grocery store. Snipe: Even … [Read More...]
Welcome to Government by YOYO
Snip: My son had a yoyo. I wonder where it went.Snipe: It might now be in the felon’s administration.Snip: I don’t understand.Snipe: it's up, it's down. It's high, it's low. It's here, it's gone. Here are just a few examples: First: 25% Tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico are going into effect at Midnight. Then: Some … [Read More...]
Guest Commentators
Snip: I love riding the bus. Snipe: What do you like about riding the bus? Snip: Well, because then I don't have to deal with crazy drivers. But mostly I like to listen to conversations by other passengers. Snipe: You? Eavesdropping? Snip: It's not eavesdropping. It's just overhearing and learning things that really are none of your business. Like that … [Read More...]
We’re Back
SNIP: Where have you been? I have been looking for conversations about the current activity in DC. SNIPE: Oh, you mean the Dump Constitution Administration? SNIP: Well, if you want to call it that. SNIPE: That is what seems to be going on. Unelected idiots moving in and pushing out anyone who doesn't agree with the billionaire state of mind. SNIP: There is waste in … [Read More...]
Found – Discarded or Banned?
Notes from the diary of an old man:They said it was illegal to campaign from a police station. That’s okay, I’ll just do it.They said it was illegal to campaign from a particular section of Arlington Cemetery. That’s okay, I’ll just do it.They said I owed that woman several millions of dollars. That’s okay, I’ll just not pay it.They said I couldn’t take certain documents home … [Read More...]
Stock Market?
Snip: How are you enjoying the approaching fall? Snipe: Just trying to mellow out a bit. Trying not to be totally focused on what some say is an upcoming election. Snip: Didn't know you were ever able to do that. You? Leave politics aside? Snipe: Probably not. But when I try other things, my penchant for it just crops up. Snip: You need a hobby. Snipe: Well, I … [Read More...]
Here Again Post Conventions
Snip: Did you watch the RNC Convention?Snipe: Yup. parts of it.Snip: The DNC Convention?Snipe: Yup. Some of it. Snip: AND?Snipe: Enough said. Snip: Could you believe all the claims and distortions floating around.Snipe: Would be funny if it weren’t so tragic.Snip: Tragic?Snipe: Yes, tragic that people believe what is said without bothering to verify anything.Snip: Like – … [Read More...]
Morning After
THE MORNING AFTER SNIP: Good morning, here we are at the coffee shop. SNIPE: I need a good strong cup this morning. SNIP: Did you watch the debate last night? SNIPE: I lasted about 45 minutes. That’s when I decided the ads were the best part of the show. SNIP: Didn't you like anything about it? SNIPE: Nothing. SNIP: Oh, well. Who do you think did the best job? SNIPE: … [Read More...]