The Tale of the Deadly White Socks: A Combat Faux Pas
In the annals of military absurdity during the later years of the Iraq war, few offenses struck fear into the hearts of soldiers like the infamous case of the white socks.
Humor
Messages, Emails, and Nice Remarks by Sean Dietrich
I receive a lot of questions in the form of emails, private messages, subpoenas, etc. Sometimes these messages are kindhearted. Other times??
Beauty Masks: DEI’s Quest for Equitable Attractiveness
In a groundbreaking move to level the playing field of physical appearance, the U.S. government has declared war on good looks
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 75: The Song of Roland and the Bowl of Soup
oe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Great IQ Redistribution: Under DEI Wokeism Government Declares Equal Intelligence for All
Under the new mandate, individuals with above-average IQs will undergo mandatory intelligence redistribution programs.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 74: Girls, Aliens, Lawsuits, and Hospital Tomato Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Dream of AI Lawn Mowers: Because Mowing is for the Birds
Oh, the joys of mowing the lawn! Said no one ever. It’s that delightful time of year again when we get to spend hours under the scorching sun, pushing or riding around a noisy, gas-guzzling contraption
The Tales of Little Pavel – Episode 26: Little Pavel Goes to College
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 73: Girls, Budgets, and Pot o’ Gold Potato Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 72: Computers, Video Games, and Beef, Tomato and Orzo Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Tales of Little Pavel – Episode 25: Little Pavel Crosses the Border
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 71: Employment, Campaign Finance, George Floyd, and Puerto Rican Salami Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II: A Fast-Spreading Virus, a Slow-Reacting Regime, and Paleo Pizza Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Tales of Little Pavel: Episode 24: Little Pavel and the Orange Jumpsuits
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Titanic Mystery: Torpedo or Iceberg? Unraveling the Business Conspiracy
In a shocking turn of events, scientists examining the remains of the Titanic have stumbled upon a perplexing discovery: a torpedo-shaped hole in the hull.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 69: Mayors, Reporters, and the Color of Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
It’s All About the Benjamins!
The WNBA is still a money loser for the NBA, while the UAE deal is just pure profit for the league. It’s all about the Benjamins!
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 68: Electric Vehicles, Subsidies, and the Test Drive With Two Steering Wheels
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 23: Little Pavel Buys A Round
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
I’m Coming out of the Closet
I have decided that I am “coming out of the closet” as well. Yes, me. It’s time for me to be my true self! I have decided to self-identify as the Director of the Alabama Space and Rocket Center.