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Category: Current Affairs

Cassandra, Current Affairs1 Comment

Richard Dawkins and Her

May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 cassandraisright

Richard Dawkins fell in love with his AI program. For real. Continue reading Richard Dawkins and Her

Current Affairs, Economy, Iran, Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

Don’t Be Scared To Keep It Simple

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 rcb30

With two decisions that only he could make, Trump has made survival more expensive for Americans since the week he took office. Continue reading Don’t Be Scared To Keep It Simple

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Religion2 Comments

The New ABC

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 cassandraisright

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury is being formally installed today. Continue reading The New ABC

Current Affairs, Immigration, Parenthetical, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks2 Comments

Markwayne Beats Up The Peter Principle

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 rcb30

On the bright side, if Hegseth had died from tattoo-related sepsis, Mullin could be leading the DoD right now. Continue reading Markwayne Beats Up The Peter Principle

Bobby Junior, COVID-19, Current Affairs, Legal Docket, Medicine, Parenthetical, Science

Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm

March 17, 2026March 16, 2026 rcb30

Bobby Junior’s HHS is the administration’s latest big loser in court. Cameos by Wilco, Janis Joplin, and Bing Crosby. Continue reading Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm

Current Affairs, Iran, Jamie O, Parenthetical, Religion, Television

TV, Tehran, And Armageddon Agitators

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 rcb30

Hugh Laurie joins one cast while another crew of alarming authority clamors for more bloodshed for Jesus. Continue reading TV, Tehran, And Armageddon Agitators

Current Affairs, Fog Of War, Immoral Values, Parenthetical, Religion, Stupid Republican Tricks

Assigning Blame Keeps Me Grounded

March 3, 2026March 2, 2026 rcb30

It’s too early for administering justice for this Iran attack, so we settle for blame. Also, why is this woman reading about Lindsey Graham? Continue reading Assigning Blame Keeps Me Grounded

Current Affairs, Immigration, Kids Today, Parenthetical

Ch-Ch-Changes In Quakertown

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 rcb30

A two-minute video for law enforcement who want to live up to negative stereotypes and cultivate the next Good Trouble generation. Continue reading Ch-Ch-Changes In Quakertown

Current Affairs, Immigration, MAGA, Parenthetical, Propaganda, The Darnold4 Comments

ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?

February 17, 2026February 16, 2026 rcb30

Rumination on the who and the how of the next chapter, with help from Loni Anderson and Johnny Cash. Continue reading ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Immoral Values, Sexism, Sports

We Wuz Robbed

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 cassandraisright

We were robbed, both of a gold medal and of the chance to not have real creeps taking the glory. Continue reading We Wuz Robbed

Congress, Current Affairs, Do Something, Law/Justice, Malakatude, Parenthetical, Political Crack, Syria

Whistleblower vs. Gabbard: Her Secret’s Safe With Her

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 rcb30

Oh, that accusation? I’m afraid that one’s just too serious to do anything about. Sorry! Continue reading Whistleblower vs. Gabbard: Her Secret’s Safe With Her

Current Affairs, Elections, Immigration, Immoral Values, MAGA, Parenthetical

Bovino and Bondi Overplay Their Hand

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 rcb30

With cameos from Peter Gabriel, John Donne, and A Fish Called Wanda. Continue reading Bovino and Bondi Overplay Their Hand

Current Affairs, Immoral Values, Malakatude, Parenthetical, The Darnold

Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 rcb30

In which DJT tries to globalize the swamp in perpetuity, Beyond the billion-dollar buy-in, you won’t believe the terms he’d like to enforce. Continue reading Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action

Current Affairs, Economy, Fog Of History, Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 rcb30

Here, take some comfort from Mssrs. Powell, Smith, and Kelly. Guest starring an unidentified woman from Minnesota. Continue reading Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

Current Affairs, Dipshit Insurrection, MAGA, Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul

January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 rcb30

A rogue state on a psychotic break. We’re all Sigourney Weaver now. Continue reading There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul

Business, Congress, Current Affairs, Immoral Values, Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

The Predator’s Friend

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 rcb30

Actually, this is barely about Epstein. Since my last column, DJT has been busy helping out his favorite category of jerk. Continue reading The Predator’s Friend

Current Affairs, MAGA, Parenthetical, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Darnold

They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 rcb30

For the second time in as many chances, a Republican president has invaded the wrong country. Consider the abused National Guard this season. Continue reading They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

Current Affairs, Parenthetical, Race, The Darnold

FIFA Fête and Other Fiascos

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 rcb30

The things these people can do with a straight face. Plus some troubling signage at the White House. Continue reading FIFA Fête and Other Fiascos

Current Affairs, Parenthetical, Political Crack2 Comments

Pitching Pennies

November 18, 2025November 17, 2025 rcb30

Eliminating the one-cent coin raises more questions than you might think. Peer into the future and call it in the air. Continue reading Pitching Pennies

Current Affairs, Parenthetical, War in Iraq

A Few Topics I Will Not Be Discussing Today

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 rcb30

Too bad because, oh look, the American right wing is orange and on fire. Continue reading A Few Topics I Will Not Be Discussing Today

Cassandra, Current Affairs1 Comment

OK, I’ll Say It:  It’s Wrong To Kill People

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 cassandraisright

One standard, not two. Continue reading OK, I’ll Say It:  It’s Wrong To Kill People

Adrastos, Current Affairs, Diary, Language, Music, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Television

Saturday Odds & Sods: Slippin’ Into Darkness

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Slippin’ Into Darkness

Current Affairs, Doc, Vintage First Draft1 Comment

Vintage First Draft: Fuck You Nation By Doc

November 10, 2024November 10, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Set the Wayback Machine to September 4, 2015. Continue reading Vintage First Draft: Fuck You Nation By Doc

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Political Crack2 Comments

West Virginia’s March Toward Dollar Store Gilead

February 15, 2024February 16, 2024 cassandraisright

Something about pedophiles in museum parking lots. Continue reading West Virginia’s March Toward Dollar Store Gilead

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Law/Justice, Political Crack, Sexism, The Darnold3 Comments

Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 cassandraisright

E. Carroll on TFG: “He’s nothing. We don’t need to be afraid of him.” Continue reading Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Political Crack1 Comment

Lie To Me

December 20, 2023December 19, 2023 cassandraisright

Truth is catching up to some Republican lies. Continue reading Lie To Me

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Political Crack

Is There Anything Dark Brandon Can’t Do?

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 cassandraisright

Panda Watch is underway. Continue reading Is There Anything Dark Brandon Can’t Do?

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Political Crack

The World Is Too Much With Us

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 cassandraisright

Coping with some hopeless situations. Continue reading The World Is Too Much With Us

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Film, Political Crack, Sexism2 Comments

Kenough With Patriarchy

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 cassandraisright

Some people didn’t enjoy seeing patriarchy ridiculed. Continue reading Kenough With Patriarchy

Cassandra, Current Affairs, Elections, Political Crack

Impossible Things Are Happening Every Day

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023 cassandraisright

Short and long term trends don’t look great for the current iteration of the GOP. Continue reading Impossible Things Are Happening Every Day

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