Tag Archives: Racism

Love Your Fellow Earthling

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Austin

Aaron and Holly sat across the path from each other on their assigned benches.  It was a windy day along the river, so there wasn’t much foot traffic on the black top that separated them. Holly knew the silence wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Is This Thing Still On???

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Austin

Hello?  Hello??? Is this thing still on?  Can anyone hear me? How’s it going, Modern Philosophers?  Have you missed me?  Sorry to suddenly disappear from the blogosphere without warning, but life happened. There’s just been so much going on in … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Ice Cream Socialists

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Austin

At a time when our President cannot find the words to condemn Nazis and white supremacists, I think it’s time to support a new political party to lead our nation back from the brink of Trump-ageddon, Modern Philosophers. I offer … Continue reading →

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Why Won’t Trump Woo The Albinos?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Austin

You don’t need to be Donald Trump’s personal chef, Modern Philosophers, to know he prefers white meat. Trump’s popularity among voters increases exponentially as the color of their skin gets lighter.  Conversely, the Republican Presidential candidate’s desire to ban people … Continue reading →

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Trump 2016: Let’s Make America Riot Again

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Austin

Do you remember the days, Modern Philosophers, when Americans used to riot in the streets? And I’m not talking about the times when it happened in a city after its team won or lost a major sporting event. I’m referencing … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Letter To Donald Trump

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Austin

Dear Mr. Trump, Happy Holidays!  I hope this letter finds you filled with the Christmas Spirit, as you well should be, given the enormous lead you currently have in the polls over the other Republican Presidential contenders. I’m not one … Continue reading →

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The Walking Taco Debate: Can Zombies Sense Racism?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
I was talking on the phone yesterday with The Girl Who Knows Me Better Than Anyone Else, and told her how there was going to be a Walking Taco Party at…

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The Walking Taco Debate: Can Zombies Sense Racism?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Austin

I was talking on the phone yesterday with The Girl Who Knows Me Better Than Anyone Else, and told her how there was going to be a Walking Taco Party at work today.  Before I could get another word out … Continue reading →

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Is It Racist to Dream of a White Christmas?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Austin

This Modern Philosopher recently attended a seminar at Husson University about racism in modern society.  The speaker, upon seeing all the Christmas decorations in the room, went off on a heated tangent about how the holiday promotes racism.  He declared … Continue reading →

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