Category Archives: Satire

VIDEO BLOG: OMG . . . I woke up black!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by johnrachel

I can see where this is going.
Brother, the true colors are showing.
Voting is a constitutionally protected right.
But truth is . . . that’s only if you’re white.

Oh yeah! Continue reading →

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Absentee Democracy

Posted on April 28, 2014 by johnrachel

Sometimes I am challenged by the dimmer bulbs among us: “What kind of American are you? YOU LIVE IN JAPAN!” The answer that comes immediately to mind is: “I’m the kind of American who lives in Japan.” Continue reading →

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Arm Wrestling Jesus

Posted on April 19, 2014 by johnrachel

I’m issuing a challenge to Jesus Christ, upon His return to Earth. After giving Him a few days R and R to get His bearings and get back up to Savior speed __ God knows what the jet lag must be coming that distance __ we’re going to sit him down to an arm wrestling contest. That’s right, an arm wrestling contest! Let’s see what He’s made of. Let’s see if He’s got the right stuff! Continue reading →

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Broccoli Is Free Speech and Tractors Are Persons

Posted on March 31, 2014 by johnrachel

Broccoli farmers celebrated today as the Supreme Court ruled in their favor, declaring broccoli free speech and the tractors used on their farms to be persons. Continue reading →

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Obviously Insane?

Posted on March 29, 2014 by johnrachel

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over but not having enough other insane people doing it to get a different result. Continue reading →

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“You wanna fight about it?”

Posted on December 31, 2013 by johnrachel

It’s become increasingly clear __ at least to someone who is outside the constant barrage of 24/7 bullshit that passes for news and a national conversation __ that all of the fighting and bickering is intentional. Continue reading →

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Guillotine or Exile?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by johnrachel

How about a new law for the 1%? Pay your taxes or you’re out of here. We’ll give them a Certificate of Appreciation for their mansions and vacation homes, which will be turned into homeless shelters, alternative schools, hospices to provide care for people who are lacking proper health care, centers for peace studies. Continue reading →

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I’m sorry . . .

Posted on October 31, 2013 by johnrachel

I’m sorry . . . really really sorry. Continue reading →

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Caught Faking My Own Death

Posted on October 26, 2013 by johnrachel

How embarrassing! Continue reading →

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Dachau World

Posted on October 1, 2013 by johnrachel

For an interesting and unusual “alternative” holiday experience, check out Dachau World, a theme park created for your pleasure and enrichment by a group of Israeli investors. It offers what has been called the definitive “concentration camp experience”. Continue reading →

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