Latest Articles by Jon Stonger
September 27, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Falling Behind

It was difficult to pin down when Harold first started falling behind. Perhaps he had been doing it for years, slipping back little by little as each lost fraction of time accumulated; or perhaps it really had started suddenly.

September 23, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Race is Tied.  What If It Stays That Way?

Right now, there are a number of scenarios in which McCain and Obama could end up tying in the Electoral College. What happens then? History shows that the results aren’t always pretty.

September 18, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Why Fiscal Conservatives Shouldn’t Vote Republican

All rhetoric aside, when you run the numbers, it’s the Democrats who turn out to be the party of fiscal conservatism, not the Republicans.

September 17, 2008
by Jon Stonger
A Health Insurance Salary Cap

A novel solution for the problem of health care, gleefully stolen from professional sports.

September 13, 2008
by Jon Stonger
A Song For Elise

“My mom also said that this was something important that was lost after it happened, something that could maybe tell me more about what life was like before. Is it true?”

September 10, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Trends That I Virtually Missed

Facebook and YouTube might be nice diversions, but they’re no substitute for reality.

September 4, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Tribalism of Sports (Or Why Soccer Fans Riot and Football Fans Don’t)

As football season begins, it’s important to remember that the sport serves an important purpose: satisfying our desire to raid the neighboring village.

August 30, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Eurydice Redux

“I’ll remember that song even after 100 years in the Prince’s bed,” she whispered in his ear. “Even after I die.”

August 27, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Should America Slow Down?

As gas prices have been steadily rising, some politicians have suggested going back to a national speed limit of 55mph. Is that a good idea? In the words of Homer Simpson, “No way.”

August 21, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Do Cheaters Make Better Politicians?

Sex scandals have been a part of American democracy since the founding of the republic. Given that, could it be that unfaithful politicians make for better leaders?

August 16, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Adventures of the Delineator: The Intragalactic CRAM Conference

Join Captain Dave and his brave crew as they attempt to add a new regulation to the Company Regulations and Aphorisms Manual at the Intragalactic CRAM Conference!

August 12, 2008
by Jon Stonger
Dreamt of in Philosophy

As a general rule, science and religion truly occupy two different realms. It is only when they try to be what they are not that reconciliation becomes an issue.

August 9, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Adventures of the Delineator: They Lost My Luggage?

Join Captain Dave and his fearless crew as they lose their luggage, strain their backs, and get stoned with AI’s in their daring routine mission to procure supplies.

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