On November 4, 1879, American humorist Will Rogers was born. Aside from his cowboy act, and his work as an actor in Hollywood, he gained much fame for being a topical comedian “just reporting what’s in the papers.”
Among his most famous quips?
“Be thankful we’re not getting all the
government we’re paying for.”
Paul Jacob, in addition to writing columns five days a week on this website, is the chairman of Americans for Citizen Voting. He recommends these resources to help increase understanding of an important issue on the ballot in eight states across the union.
Spilt Ink
October 21, 2024
Democrats and Noncitizen Voting
October 7, 2024
Jugglers & Clowns
July 9, 2024
The Non-Citizen Dodge
May 28, 2024
More Is Less
March 26, 2024
Alien National Capital
March 7, 2023
Reforms from Ground Zero
January 10, 2022
Ballots, Barriers and Buncombe
September 13, 2021
Should Non-Citizens Vote?
July 10, 2018
There is literally no one in the public sphere that you or I can trust.
Drew Pinsky in conversation with Winston Marshall, “Dr Drew Analyses Kamala’s Cognitive Abilities” (November 1, 2024).
On November 3, 1783, the American Continental Army — its mission fulfilled — was disbanded.
“The Puerto Rico trash problem has been growing for decades,” explained John Tarrantino on Wednesday, at The Environmental Blog. “With a population of around 3.2 million, the island generates about 3.7 million tons of waste yearly. Despite being small, the island’s landfills are full and there’s no proper recycling infrastructure. This trash crisis affects everything from health to the economy so solutions are crucial for Puerto Rico’s future.”
This, some have suggested, accounts for Tony Hinchcliffe’s infamous joke written about by Paul yesterday.
Does it make the “floating island of garbage” comment funny?
Puerto Ricans don’t seem to be laughing. But if Mr. Hinchcliffe gets invited to the island territory of the United States for a gig, we’ll reconsider.
NOTE: Puerto Rican resident and infamous investment advisor Peter Schiff has advice for voting next week:
Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves.