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Love Your Fellow Earthling
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged acceptance, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Racism, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Star Wars, tolerance
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Is This Thing Still On???
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, finding an escape, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, new normal, Racism, Sarcasm, satire, stay home, writing
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The Rise of the Ice Cream Socialists
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged a nation divided, Donald Trump, Humor, Ice Cream, idependent voters, Modern Philosopher, political parties, Politics, Racism, sarcasm, satire
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Why Won’t Trump Woo The Albinos?
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged 2016 Presidential Election, albinos, campaigning, Donald Trump, election, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Racism, sarcasm, satire
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Trump 2016: Let’s Make America Riot Again
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
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Chicago, Donald Trump, hate, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, protest, Racism, sarcasm, satire, Trump Rally
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A Christmas Letter To Donald Trump
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
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, Donald Trump, Humor, immigration, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Racism, sarcasm, satire, writing
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The Walking Taco Debate: Can Zombies Sense Racism?
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…
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Cinqo de Mayo, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Racism, satire, Tacos, Zombies
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The Walking Taco Debate: Can Zombies Sense Racism?
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
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Humor, Modern Philosopher, Racism, satire, Tacos, Undead, Zombies
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Is It Racist to Dream of a White Christmas?
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
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Frosty the Snowman, holiday cheer, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Racism, Santa Claus, satire, White Christmas
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