Tag: American politics

Cultural Meltdowns, Culture & Absurdity, Satire, Urban Absurdity

Nation Honors MLK by Arguing All Day About What He Really Would’ve Thought

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Americans from both political sides projected their views onto King’s legacy, with conservatives and progressives each claiming his support for their agendas. Corporations joined in with generic emails, while historians faced disregard. The day became a spectacle of ideological conflict, overshadowing King’s true message of unity and understanding. Continue reading Nation Honors MLK by Arguing All Day About What He Really Would’ve Thought

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absurd politics, Cultural Meltdowns, Protests, Satire, Washington absurdity

Trump-Washington, D.C.: President Discovers the Fastest Way to Drain the Swamp Is Just to Name It After Himself

President Trump announced a name change for Washington, D.C. to Trump–Washington, citing a rapid evacuation by liberals after a building rebrand. Moving trucks flooded outbound roads as residents hurriedly relocated. The administration is considering further renaming efforts, delighting Trump, while urban planners and environmentalists remain astonished by the situation. Continue reading Trump-Washington, D.C.: President Discovers the Fastest Way to Drain the Swamp Is Just to Name It After Himself

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S.H.I.T.E. Paper, Satire

A Peer-Reviewed Panic: A Satirical Study on Acute Political Outrage Syndrome (APOS)

This satirical study explores the fictional Acute Political Outrage Syndrome (APOS), reflecting the internet’s obsession with outrage during political controversies. It argues that modern democracies suffer from an incentivized cycle of performative fury fueled by social media, recommending absurd solutions to counteract these damaging trends. Continue reading A Peer-Reviewed Panic: A Satirical Study on Acute Political Outrage Syndrome (APOS)

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absurd politics, Congress & Power, Maryland, Politics, Satire, Series, Washington absurdity

Impeachment as Performance Art:

April McClain Delaney passionately calls for President Trump’s immediate impeachment over Venezuela’s crisis, bypassing traditional checks and balances. As Congress remains inactive, Delaney emphasizes urgency without moving toward a formal process. The performance critiques the repetitive nature of impeachment and highlights a disconnect between political theatrics and genuine governance. Continue reading Impeachment as Performance Art:

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Congress & Power, democrats, Politics, Washington absurdity

Breaking: Democrats Unveil New Business Model—“Oops, That Wasn’t Fraud, That Was a Program”

The Democratic Party unveiled a new governing philosophy, reframing administrative failures as “bold investments in equity.” Critics cite mismanagement of federal funds, while Democrats propose reforms and emphasize intentions over accountability. They characterize inefficiency as integral, focusing on job creation rather than results, promising to assure voters with optimistic messaging. Continue reading Breaking: Democrats Unveil New Business Model—“Oops, That Wasn’t Fraud, That Was a Program”

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