Author Archives: The Smoker

Urban Meyer

What the fuck kind of a name is Urban? What’s his brother’s name—InnerCity?

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Pushers in the Checkout Line

Oh, people. Is there a more annoying species on the planet? You’d think we’ve sunk so low that there could only be improvement. But no. I see it getting worse. We have not hit rock-bottom yet and that scares the … Continue reading

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Matt Damon is not a leading man

I will go on record by stating that Matt Damon “seems” like a nice, articulate guy off the screen. By all accounts, he is genuine—an admirable, rare quality in Hollywood. However, when I watch one of his films where he … Continue reading

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WTF Obama??

I’m starting to question the decision-making of El Presidente. The first sign of worry was when he said the public option was not needed to pass health reform. This was the only element of a bill that would have actually … Continue reading

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The Supreme Court vs. United States

It’s rapidly becoming apparent that the Supreme Court’s recent appalling decision in the Citizens United case has torn down the walls of democracy. The decision to allow corporations, under the guise of shady “non-profits”, to contribute unlimited money–without disclosure–to political … Continue reading

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Film review

Date Night totally sucked. In fact, it was downright embarrassing. The End.

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Overpopulation Law #1

As you round a blind, dangerous curve on a road as wide as a toothpick, you can bet your ass there will be a car coming the other direction.

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Why Major League Baseball Has Turned Me Off OR
The Case of John Lackey

By the time the Boston Red Sox stormed their way to their second World Series of the New Millennia in 2007, I was part of “Red Sox Nation.” If you haven’t heard by now, this is the brand name given to the … Continue reading

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Naked Old Men in the Locker Room

There are few among us less shy than the naked old man in a gym locker room. In the flabby buff, he will casually put one foot on the bench–wrinkly junk hanging out–and, in floss-style, slowly towel off his twig … Continue reading

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Welcome to Billowing Smoke

I told myself I would never be so selfish as to start a blog. Well, it seems I’m a narcissist just like everyone else because here I am. After observing and experiencing the sometimes frightening, daily vicissitudes of life in … Continue reading

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