Pop Culture and Politics on the Artistic Spectrum
It is a dark time. The few remaining American people of kind heart and mind on the political left have lost nearly all common sense and credibility (if they had any to begin with) and we are unable to come together for similar values and goals. How did we get here? Cognitive dissonance within certain… Continue reading Big ideas and bad actors: The death of modernity
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You may have already forgotten (good for you) that the "rap rock supergroup" Prophets of Rage formed last year featuring most of Rage Against the Machine/AudioSlave, two members of Public Enemy, and B-Real of Cypress Hill. The amalgamation of middle-aged artists who have never written a good song in their 30+ years in the industry (with the possible exception of… Continue reading Prophets of Rage is a Cringe Masterpiece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKH6PAoUuD0 There's something happening; and it goes far beyond a year-long meme war (never forget). A new language has been created, new heroes have emerged, a complete mainstream media world-view has been uncovered and challenged at every turn, and the infighting among new cliques like the Alt-Right and Proud Boys has already begun. Thus begins the "Centipede's… Continue reading The Centipede’s Dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sbT3_9dJY4 While it's ultimately refreshing to have individuals who have a seemingly limitless history of being categorically wrong about every major issue involving race, gender, sociology, and economics suddenly get super-into international politics instead, one does not simply become magically red-pilled when one's political nemesis becomes God Emperor. In this latest and transparently bogus attempt to (at… Continue reading Your Russian Hacker Theory Sucks
Recently, a new organization has cropped up all over the media landscape and they're getting quite a bit of attention. The group is called Hamilton Electors and they are made up (as far as I can tell) of a tiny handful of members of the Electoral College who are both born without genitalia and devoted to… Continue reading Yes, Hamilton. There IS an Electoral College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o6-bi3jlxk We are in full meltdown mode, ladies and gentlemen. It's as if you're all going through the five stages of grief in a manic and unprecedented dynamic. Aside from the occasional anxiety attack, I've been having the time of my life watching all of this unfold. And I have some big-boy rational explanations for… Continue reading I Did Nazi That One Coming!
1. Ignore All Instructions Despite the Constant Glaring signs! The first thing to remember when constructing a quality grave is to forget everything you thought you knew about graves. Your behavior in recent years makes you more than qualified to dig a fantastic grave; and don't let anyone tell you any different. So what if… Continue reading How To Dig Your Own Grave in 5 Easy Steps!
With the Election 2016 kinda over, the continuing shit storm of hurt feelings is going strong until the inauguration...THE CLASSIEST SUPER FANTASTIC INAUGURATION ALL TIME--IT WILL MAKE THE INAUGURATION OF ANDREW JACKSON LOOK LIKE A SAD KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CHUCK E CHEESE!!!! (Sorry for that) But with our first meme President coming to power,… Continue reading Time to Bunker-Up, Bunkeroos!
Let's get one thing straight. Most of America doesn't vote; so before you gloat about "America wanted Trump" or "It appears Clinton won the popular vote, so clearly America wanted Clinton," understand the the vast majority of the country didn't give a fuck about either candidate; or at least not enough to push a button.… Continue reading The Day America Elected a Frog
Election 2016 has been… exciting…. I guess….. But HEY! Guess what? At least we have some fun flicks to watch if you’ve got the itch for some political movie action. So here’s what you’re going to view depending on your mood: Mood -Taking it Easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tum7RB-NJ24 Primary Colors (1998): It’s interesting enough and… Continue reading What to Watch: Election Weekend Movies!
The big ol' election episode of #RTR, featuring the only candidate running for PA State Rep whose name sounds like British Currency, Mr. Bill Pounds! We cover his plans for the district as well as the SEPTA strike, local attitudes, school district problems, and, perhaps most importantly, favorite sandwich shops! We've got a special message from the… Continue reading Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 18: Maximum Pounds
It's happening. We're exactly three weeks out from what all your friends on Facebook are saying is the most important election we've ever had in the history of having elections! It's not the time to vote your conscience anymore! That was the rhetoric of 2 weeks ago! It's today now! Now you have to vote for Hillary… Continue reading WikiLeaks and the Unsinkable Hillary Clinton
My Fellow Americans-- No, that's too formal... Hey, guys, what's up? That's better. We're about seven exciting weeks away from the next presidential election, and I'm not sure if you've noticed, but you guys are really letting it get to your heads. Between the endless protests and puffing up your chests on social media, you… Continue reading An Open Letter to Americans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRp1CK_X_Yw With 7 weeks left until Election Day, we're in the doubling-down zone for political theater. I don't care who anyone votes for because none of the current nominees seem likely to accomplish anything that I deem personally favorable, or ethically righteous. Putting the 3rd Parties aside--no, voting for a 3rd party is not throwing your vote… Continue reading Heavy Handed Heroes & Don King
Hillary Clinton: Position – Designated Hitter Scouting Report: Clinton is an expert fastball hitter with years of experience under her belt. If a pitcher throws one right down the middle of the plate you better believe she is going to smack that ball and drive it hard, possibly out of the park. With all of… Continue reading If the Presidential Candidates Were Baseball Players
Trump has been a media icon for decades. And while I have to give him props for graduating from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, and for having the wherewithal to effectively turn the company his father worked tirelessly to create into his own person piggy bank, I somehow doubt his honesty and credibility.… Continue reading Donald Trump: Genius or Chump?
Lately my brain has been a McDonald's PlayPlace of ambivalence and disgruntled pessimism over our country's current political climate. I can't bring myself to be apathetic because--in all honesty--there aren't many issues that I would consider myself to be "on-the-fence" or "*shrugging my shoulders*" about. (Don't you love how we can use those little action… Continue reading What the fuck are we doing? Examining the Political Climate of 2010
If you haven't had your head buried in the proverbial sand the past few weeks, you'd be semi-aware that there's turmoil in the fertile crescent. Is it the fertile crescent? Maybe not, but you understand where I'm going with this, hopefully. The big news is Iran's recent election and I have to say, I'm getting… Continue reading Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rocks the Casbah
Image via Wikipedia 11 Reasons why John Adams kicks ass. I've finally gotten my hands on the DVD of HBO's John Adams (Thanks, Chris). Now, I'm only through the first half, so this is not about why the miniseries kicks ass -- although, to be fair, it does so far. John Adams has always been… Continue reading 11 Reasons Why John Adams Kicks Ass
"For the next six months, Al Gore is going to smear you as the enemy. He will slander you as gun-toting, knuckle-dragging, bloodthirsty maniacs who stand in the way of a safer America. Will you remain silent? I will not remain silent. If we are going to stop this, then it is vital to every… Continue reading From My Cold, Dead Hands
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