Jack Faulkner
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Rakes at the Gates of Hell
Somewhere between the deaths of Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor, the frontman and driving force of The Pogues moved beyond. He was sixty-five years old, somehow both living longer and dying younger than a more sober man could expect.
By Jack Faulknerabout 12 hours ago in Beat
How I Made, Like, A Billion Dollars from Writing in One Month
Let me tell you the story of how writing online make me stinking rich in just a few simple steps. Read on as I magnanimously share these secrets with you, absolutely for free. ‘Free’ meaning at least until I get your email address and bombard you with spam for my $600 How to Make A Billion Dollars Online course.
By Jack Faulkner2 months ago in Humor
How Old Is Too Old To Be President?
Like most people, my social group is generationally mixed. Many, even the oldest among them, share concerns over Biden’s age (though not over Trump’s, indicating that the conservative line of attack on the president is having the desired effect). When pressed further, though, there is no clear consensus on what the ideal age to be president should be.
By Jack Faulkner2 months ago in The Swamp
Reigniting the Presidential Age Debate
Last week, Mitt Romney dropped the bombshell that everyone saw coming. The former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee announced he would not seek re-election to the United States Senate as the junior senator from Utah, citing his age as the overriding factor in his decision.
By Jack Faulkner2 months ago in The Swamp
If not Biden, Who Will Democrats Nominate?
What if the Democratic Party were to pursue a volte-face on their candidate and choose a younger candidate? Admittedly, the circumstances that would have to occur for this to happen are legion and the path byzantine. There is no serious candidate within the party who would even consider challenging a sitting Democratic president for the nomination, party out of fear of reprisal but mostly out of a genuine love and respect for his long record as senator, vice-president, and president.
By Jack Faulkner2 months ago in The Swamp
The Moment Joe Rogan Realises He Is A Rich Man North of Richmond
Note: This article relates to an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that featured an interview with “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer, Oliver Anthony. The whole weird saga is available in various clips on YouTube, starting here.
By Jack Faulkner3 months ago in The Swamp
Eminem to Vivek Ramaswamy: Just Lose It
Some Republican presidential candidates introduce themselves on the campaign trail by calling for draconian law and order policies that disproportionately affect communities of color and disadvantage. Others throw red meat to the crowd with outrageous claims that 9/11 was a conspiracy.
By Jack Faulkner3 months ago in The Swamp
