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It Could Have Been a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Posted on June 20, 2026 by 34orion

The week gave us screwworms, algae, and a Qatari Air Force One. Thursday gave us something the Grifter-in-Chief will never have Continue reading →

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The Real Screwworm:

Posted on June 17, 2026 by 34orion

In which the efficiency experts save fifteen million dollars and spend a billion finding out what the fifteen million was for. Continue reading →

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Additions to the Highlight Reel, Before the Nation Gets Relegated

Posted on June 13, 2026 by 34orion

Sports gives us highlight reels. Politics gives us blooper reels with subpoenas.
This week, the Knicks added one to the good reel. Now I’m hoping for two more: Brazil’s sixth star and a Blue Tsunami big enough to remind Team USA that the coach is supposed to lead the team, not admire himself during the timeout. Continue reading →

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The Department of His Justice

Posted on June 2, 2026 by 34orion

The Department of His Justice” — a cheerful little tour through weaponized prosecutions, loyalty payouts, and what happens when norms meet a narcissist with subpoena power. Continue reading →

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Term Limits or Pitchforks

Posted on May 24, 2026 by 34orion

Congress has officially evolved into America’s premier retirement community for the backbone deficient. Sponsored by Amazon. Continue reading →

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When The Wolves Howl

Posted on April 4, 2026 by 34orion

An old Russian parable about wolves and survival isn’t just a story—it’s a strategy. When the howling starts, loyalty has a shelf life, and someone always gets pushed off the sled. Continue reading →

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Not A Mistake: Donald Trump and the Politics of “Not a Mistake”

Posted on February 8, 2026 by 34orion

It is not a mistake… When federal prosecutors in Minneapolis sought a warrant to collect evidence from Renee Goods’ vehicle after the shooting, they were told to stand down. They were told by senior officials in the White House, including … Continue reading →

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Big Lies, The DOGE Dodge, and Unfunny Punchlines.

Posted on April 14, 2025 by 34orion

When I was in high school, there was a joke that asked, “What are the three great lies of man?” The joke was both racist and sexist, so I’m only going to share one of the “lies”: “I love you.” … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms, The Garden State, and Presidential Role Models

Posted on March 24, 2025 by 34orion

People often get the wrong idea about New Jersey. The image they conjure when the state’s name is mentioned is that of the New Jersey Turnpike between the George Washington Bridge and the Outerbridge Crossing, which offers stunning views of … Continue reading →

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