Category Archives: politics

In God’s Attic Apartment, A Poem

Posted on May 21, 2013 by charliegreenberry

Hey guys, all six of you who regularly read this blog and say just enough nice things to make me write another, this is for you. Underneath this unnecessarily boring introduction is a poem I wrote and thought I’d share. Now, I … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Redemption

Posted on July 27, 2012 by charliegreenberry

I have decided that I have been using the word “lovely” in a sardonic sense far too much lately when scooping up my Kelly Dog’s lovely poops when dealing with the lovely pleasantries of unpleasant people, and when massaging that lovely nervous … Continue reading →

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7 Things Your University Instructors Wished You Already Knew

Posted on July 23, 2012 by charliegreenberry

1. The syllabus is like your bible. Only, you should actually read it, not just hold it in your hands and yell at people like some folks do. Also, don’t make a religion out of your class, and, if you … Continue reading →

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Why Election Years are Always Going to Suck

Posted on July 18, 2012 by charliegreenberry

1. Politicians Speak Their own Language Quick, define “Freedom.” Is that financial freedom? Freedom to say whatever the hell you want? Freedom to buy cheetos at 2 am? Or perhaps freedom to go on a murderous rampage every 3 years? … Continue reading →

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Superheroes, Hegemony, and Normal People

Posted on May 15, 2012 by charliegreenberry

I am thoroughly convinced that our reactions to superheroes says all anyone needs to know about our personalities. Now, I’ll admit, I never really was one for comic books, but turn those books into cartoons or movies, and I am all over … Continue reading →

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6 Things to Consider Before Deciding to Conquer other Countries

Posted on April 5, 2012 by charliegreenberry

I love history, and what I love most about it is that it’s just a series of stories. If you read it right, it’s a how-to guide for global politics or maybe it’s more apt to call it a how-not-to … Continue reading →

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The Woolly Mammoth in the Room

Posted on April 1, 2012 by charliegreenberry

When salespeople come up to me in the store an ask “are you ok?” “You still doing ok?” “Are you finding everything ok?” “Do you need any help?” I really want to say, “No, I’m not ok. The price of … Continue reading →

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Forget What you Think you Know

Posted on March 6, 2012 by charliegreenberry

Edit: I got so caught up in the story, I forgot about titles! Rush Limbaugh, the biggest incendiary blimp since the Hindenburg, recently called Sandra Fluke a whoring slut who had so much sex that she simply couldn’t pay for … Continue reading →

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In which Chuck Greenberry Loses all Her Followers

Posted on February 8, 2012 by charliegreenberry

I have done a thing I strive not to do: I have written a public letter to a politician, and, in so doing, shared my opinions. Gasp! I have tucked the letter nicely below to share because this subject is one … Continue reading →

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