The Tyranny of the Nanny State, Where the Government Knows What’s Best for You
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may…
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Fire Falls
The Descent begins anew, Stumbled a thousand times upon The pavement stones and Will again a thousand more. This Son…
43 Cars, 1 Long Day
Twice per year, for a period as short as a few hours and up to about a week or so,…
We’re All Criminals and Outlaws in the Eyes of the American Police State
“Never in the civilised world have so many been locked up for so little.”—“Rough Justice in America,” The Economist Why…
‘Slip and Fall’: A Review of Nick Santora’s 2007 Thriller
The downward spiral of one man's story pulled me into a world of uncertainty and intrigue. The descent kept me…
Stargroves, Nick D’ and the Believers Release Catchy, Refreshing Pop Singles
Following in the banjo-playing trend, “Westfjords” — the catchy new single from New York indie pop band Stargroves — proves…
The Balloon Walkers, Master of the Backyard, and Pedagogue
He is now climbing the tree, tasting the sky, and now edging sideways out onto the slick rock, held up…
Dialing the 4400 (Parody of Adele’s song, Set Fire to the Rain)
USA Network had it all, the hottest shows And the summer rose, sizzled and burned. It was the hottest line-up…
Bleu Room with a Red Vase: Catching a Star at Jones Beach
A gentle breeze carried across the dark blue ocean. The scent of saltwater air was a sweet flavor always missed…
The Absurd, Bureaucratic Hell That Is the American Police State
“The greatest evil is not now done in those sordid ‘dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint. It is…