Farewell to 2016 Cocktails
Buckle up for a terrible 2017, 2018, and every year after that by pouring yourself a stiff drink. Repeat daily until the world ends.
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Yearly Archives: 2016
The Holidays’ Hottest Gifts
Christmas is right around the corner, and we’re about to get an orange lump of coal in our stockings. Whether you celebrate or not, I hope the next week or two provides a brief respite from the real world.
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Christmas Party Tips for Freelancers
I work from home, but I’m not letting that stop me from celebrating. I have some tips for my fellow freelancers over at The Nib.
Trump’s Newest Cabinet Picks
Every pick Trump (or Pence, most likely) has made for his cabinet is the person most likely to eliminate the department they’re going to be running. Grover Norquist’s vision of drowning the government in the bathtub is about to come true, and even the water in the tub is likely to be poison without the EPA around.
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Republicans’ Safety Net Cuts
With a unified government, the Republicans can kill the last vestiges of the New Deal that survived Reaganomics and austerity. All of these programs are essential and help millions, but they are far from perfect. A smart opposition party would fight to expand and improve them.
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Real News Goes Viral
There’s been a lot of hand-wringing about fake news on Facebook and how it misinformed voters. Facebook should not be a primary source for news consumption. It’s for ignoring event invitations and hiding posts from people who brag about their vacations.
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Transition Trial Balloons
The names being floated by the Trump transition are like horrible human Whack-A-Mole. I still can’t believe that I’ll be staring at these faces and drawing their atrocities for the next four years. Or until free speech is canceled, whichever comes first.
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White House Warning Signs
Obstructing the incoming administration is essential. Compromising with it is collaboration and should result in well-funded primary challengers.
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