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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Man, you're taking this writing to a whole new level. The semi-surreal style captures the unprecedented evil oozing from almost every pore of the body politic. Great article, therefore The New Yorker, Ms., Rolling Stone, The Nation, and Village Voice wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole. They're all captured and fake. This piece reminds me of Jim Morrison & The Doors' "Texas Radio and The Big Beat"...

"Listen to this, and I'll tell you 'bout the heartache

I'll tell you 'bout the heartache and the loss of God

I'll tell you 'bout the hopeless night

The meager food for souls forgot

I'll tell you 'bout the maiden with wrought iron soul

I'll tell you this

No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn"

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Great as usual. Don't ever lose the unabashed sharp edged sarcasm. Its one of the few things we have left in this world that keeps us going.

We're currently in the mountains back here in Poland on holiday, and tonight at the dinner buffet a guy with his family sat near us and on his hoodie it was written "Mother Earth is Speaking. It's time to listen. " I let out an involuntary chuckle when I saw it and thought to myself, I'd bet the farm he's the douchebag with the Tesla charging in the hotel parking lot.

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

I will just pile on with those who are (deservedly) swelling your head.

This is a marvelous piece. I read many pieces every day, and this one merited a second reading...which was still as juicy as the first. Just wanted to make sure I did not miss anything.

I can only hope that your impact spreads far and wide. This is a worthy read for content, style, messaging and because it is just fun.

Bravo!

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"Ohhhh, this is good....very good", channeling the voice of Anthony Hopkin's Hannibal Lector. You do have a novel in the making, don't you? Sci-fyish, perhaps? Ya got it in ya, ya know. But, I'm sure you've heard that before...about a jizzillion times.

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1. this was good!--I stand...er dog paddle--with the dolphins, who bein' unjabbed fer the moment, have their third eyes intact--they are smart sentient beings.... as is...

2. Shatner... first check out the entire interview below 'fore ya judge him too harshly. It's purdy enjoyable... His maudlin weirdo reaction to faux flight was a one off ("acteurs"--bein' one I know this-- are emotional folk and may react unpredictably to roles dear an' imagery evocative... jus' sayin'). The guy's sharp, genuine, charming AND a huge FAN of "conspiracy books" (mentioned near the end). Constantly reading, questioning....curious old fart, good on 'im! He's still my CappyTan -- AND his Beatles covers are brilliant (he knows it's camp! he LOVES it!). Don't underestimate this geezer prematurely--give geese a chance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGDIZwEcug8&t=2s

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Damn the teacher who taught me about 'speed reading'.

I have to read everything 3 times.

No comment necessary, as well. best

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

“Not one of these sick fucks has taken a shotgun blast to the face yet.”

Could it be as simple as that, Captain?

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Beam the sheep 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 up Scotty so they can get a better view of the "Big Picture". Good read as usual and will be linking as usual @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/

Always like how you incorporate the Doors/ Jim Morrison into some of your articles!!!

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The brain dead and emotionally vacuous are a fun bunch, provided they aren't allowed to decide anything for others (and perhaps themselves), so AI/3D/droid could be a safe alternative, for those that like that sort of comfort. I'm seeing a Dukcman episode [GripesOfWrath] in our future...

PS Fuck Shitner-I thought he was gonig to splatter his panties with GooOrigin from the moment he was named a media prop.

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Excellent, really, No comment necessary IMO

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This is a singularly gorgeous work of short form horror, GC. Thank you.

Too bad it rings so true.

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Wow that was a thrilling ride.

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Earth needs a collective mind meld and wipe from Spock.

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ha ha... okay didn't know this but.... my intuition is that if he was sent stuff showin' how the climate tale is a tail napkin-- I betcha he'd come around fast.. just a gut feelin'-- he doesn't give two zuzim (or shitz) about what anyone else thinks from what I've seen'a him so he'd go rogue fast if he knew someone had thrown some wool over his eyes.... unlike many of his be-diapered peers-- Methinks he is not an inflexible stenotic-brained old fart... Der CappyTan IS curious and many of us (here now!) had to rinse off a lotta climate / limited resources slime dip (sheep dip?) that fer years we didn't even THINK to question... Many "starz" I enjoy are just LOST (no way they can be brought back to Earth).... but Shatner... somehow I feel there are some workin' brain cells yet....

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Wow

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Good Citizen

Little do those dolphins know but we're making them into caldo de pescado at 600,000 hiroshima bombs a day means 9000 megatons of TNT. They won't be clicking for long. Bouillabaisse or cioppino, if you prefer but it will be delicious. Nows who's the smartest?!

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