Lester Krapp's Blog, page 19

In Observance of “National War on Poverty Day, 2015”

    “Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.”  ~James Baldwin                 From Hunger in America: 2015 United States Hunger and Poverty Facts Hunger in the United States Six  years after the onset of the financial and economic crisis, … Continue reading →

Let’s Nuke Some Places That Don’t Exist

A December, 2015 survey of Republicans voters by Public Policy Polling reads like pointless drivel about how many Republicans would vote for which Republicans a year from now. It’s a little unbearable to even skim through. Face it, there are only so many times one can tolerate looking at the name Santorum in a 95 … Continue reading →

Why Does the GOP Want to Bomb Agrabah?

A December, 2015 survey of Republicans voters by Public Policy Polling reads like pointless drivel about how many Republicans would vote for which Republicans a year from now. It’s a little unbearable to even skim through. Face it, there are only so many times one can tolerate looking at the name Santorum in a 95 … Continue reading →

Shirley Temple Figured Out Christmas at the Age of 6

“I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.” ~Shirley Temple   According to a 2013 report from Pew Research, hardly any kids in America believe in Santa Clause, hardly anyone likes enjoys its obligations, everybody hates shopping … Continue reading →

The New Hillary Art of the Deal Book Deal

THE CHRISTMAS ART OF THE DEAL Now through Christmas 2015, royalties for every copy of our book “Losers” will be sent to the Hillary Clinton campaign.   So here’s how it works: Purchase a copy of the book between now and Christmas Gift it to the loser in your life who’s supporting Trump We’ll send … Continue reading →

One Answer, and All is Explained

      “The trouble ain’t that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain’t distributed right.” ~Mark Twain Enjoy tonight’s GOP debate. We recommend a bowl of Jolly Time Blast-o-Butter Microwave Popcorn to go with it.      

Define “Inevitable”

    In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made Donald Trump. (h/t Mark Twain)      

Is This the Last Campaign That Mattered?

Let’s face it. The current presidential election cycle should bring a lot more than boredom and misery to the national dialogue. But don’t give up hope. Maybe, just maybe, someone will find the focus and bravery of Shirley Chisholm, who ran for president in 1972. Who is Shirley Chisholm? If you don’t know, find out. … Continue reading →

One Voice

This week in 1954, the U.S. Senate voted 67 to 22 in favor to “condemn” paranoid, communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy for “conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute.” Because the resolution used the seemingly unenforceable term condemn rather than censure, McCarthy’s supporters on the Senate floor erupted into laughter. Within moments, … Continue reading →

But What Choice Do We Have?

    “98% of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy 2% that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.”   ~Lily Tomlin     *** *** *** *** While you’re here, check out our new books on Amazon. ***