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Various blogs, featuring humor, oddities, news and interesting items.

An Era to Threaten Our Sense of Humor

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An Era to Threaten Our Sense of Humor
Hala Dika
Hala Dika is an impoverished poet living in her parent's basement. Slowly losing all concept of money, she lives in a delusion of happiness. She hopes one day to be recognized posthumously.
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They say that comedy is tragedy plus time. But how do we keep a sense of humor in an era of tragedy plus tragedy plus tragedy? I have … Read more

New: ‘Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp’

New: ‘Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp’
Regi Taylor
Regi Taylor is an artist, PR pro, former political aide. Published poet. Congressional Record citation recipient, Newspaper op/ed-features write, author, WTC Site Memorial competitor, Happily married father of four.
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The new book, “Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp” is out, and Humor Times readers can get a free copy (eBook version)! In April 2020, internet … Read more

The Mistake, aka The Drake

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The Mistake, aka The Drake
Dennis Rohatyn
Dennis Rohatyn is a recovering philosopher who hibernates in Southern California. He writes about the inhuman condition, as he peers out from inside his lonely cave.
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The Drake is for sale – the iconic hotel, on the iconic Miracle Mile, is as iconic as deep dish pizza! So the Drake Hotel is up for … Read more

Your Dog Knows Better Than to Let the GOP ‘Fix’ U.S. Postal Service

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Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower
National radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author of the book, "Swim Against The Current: Even A Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow," Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought To Be - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks.

Twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Hightower is a modern-day Johnny Appleseed, spreading the message of progressive populism all across the American grassroots.

He broadcasts daily radio commentaries that are carried in more than 150 commercial and public stations and on the web.
Jim Hightower
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Donald Trump declared he would make fixing the Postal Service a priority, but in the same way your veterinarian “fixes” your dog. It was surprising when Donald Trump … Read more

Arizona Audit Continues ‘The Count’: a Meme

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Arizona Audit Continues ‘The Count’: a Meme
Chris O'Leary
Chris O'Leary
Chris O'Leary has been a working stand-up comic since 1990 and has worked with the best comics in the country, who are all far more talented than he is. He's a published author with Kitchen Sink Press, he's written for Shtick City Magazine, PolitiPod, and his jokes infrequently show up on late-night monologues. Please tune in to the RADIOLEARY Comedy Hour! radioleary.com
Chris O'Leary
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Stop the Spiel

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Stop the Spiel
Dennis Rohatyn
Dennis Rohatyn is a recovering philosopher who hibernates in Southern California. He writes about the inhuman condition, as he peers out from inside his lonely cave.
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What if “Did Not Vote” Had Run in 2016 and 2020? Trump’s crazy spiel and that of his mindless followers are not even as outlandish as this! No … Read more

Night Prayer: A Poem

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Diane de Anda
Diane de Anda is a third generation Latina and retired UCLA professor. Tired of cranking out technical articles in a "publish or perish" atmosphere, she now spends most of her time writing adult fiction, children's books, parody, and satire.Her weapon of choice is the limerick, aimed with humor and a touch of malice at society's icons, celebrities, politicians, and other irritating folk.
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Night Prayer (updated from previous version) Now I lay me down to sleepI pray Trump’s soul the devil keep.If from his sleep he never wakesI pray his soul … Read more

Self-Taught: Rising Comedy Talent Erin McCluskey Launches YouTube Channel

Self-Taught: Rising Comedy Talent Erin McCluskey Launches YouTube Channel
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James Israel
The Humor Times founder/publisher/editor/writer may wear a lot of hats, but he likes it that way. Still, his favorite job is writing fake news articles. He is also a musician and songwriter, who plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, with several CDs to his credit.
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Erin discusses her experience in the world of comedy content creation. With only two months of comedy writing classes under her belt, and having never filmed anything on … Read more

America the Sorrowful (and Hopeful): A Rewrite

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Diane de Anda
Diane de Anda is a third generation Latina and retired UCLA professor. Tired of cranking out technical articles in a "publish or perish" atmosphere, she now spends most of her time writing adult fiction, children's books, parody, and satire.Her weapon of choice is the limerick, aimed with humor and a touch of malice at society's icons, celebrities, politicians, and other irritating folk.
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America the Sorrowful (and Hopeful) So sorrowful as each one diesFor warnings all in vain, For ever-mounting casualtiesFrom policies insane!America! America!We shed our tears for thee,And hope for … Read more

Now for a Sports Post: Jimmy G vs Patrick M

Now for a Sports Post: Jimmy G vs Patrick M
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James Israel
The Humor Times founder/publisher/editor/writer may wear a lot of hats, but he likes it that way. Still, his favorite job is writing fake news articles. He is also a musician and songwriter, who plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, with several CDs to his credit.
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Okay, enough politics. Now for a sports post. Being a SF 49er fan, I just had to harp in on this with an uncharacteristic (for me) sports post, … Read more

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