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By Smaktakula Americans take pride in the notion that their nation is a meritocracy, a place where the pathway to success remains open to every man, woman and child regardless of his or her race. This has not always been the case: for almost two-hundred years … Continue reading

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Promethea Culpa

Originally presented Jan 18, 2011 By Tardsie Promethean Times regrets that our clumsy handling of a recent event necessitates both a clarification and an apology.  We have entered an age in which our words take on meanings not originally intended, … Continue reading

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For Reals: The Best of Promethean Times!

By the Promethean Times Editorial Staff In which we present a few of  our favorite Promethean Times’ features. We hope you’ll enjoy as well. ∞ T. Humor: Our readers know that humor is near and dear to our hearts. In the following post, … Continue reading

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Professional Women

By Smaktakula Why should prostitution be illegal? Selling is legal. Fucking is legal. Why isn’t selling fucking legal? George Carlin Prostitution remains illegal throughout most of the world. Despite the hypocrisy inherent in being forbidden to sell what you can … Continue reading

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Abortion: Little Women

By Smaktakula In its 1973 landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion.  This decision gave women control of their own reproductive choices, and freed them from the … Continue reading

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Punching-Bag Faiths Make Bid For ‘Real Religion’ Status

By Smaktakula It’s no secret that joking about religion can be a dicey prospect.  While it may occasionally still be safe to joke about baby-buggering bishops outside the earshot of any nearby papists (which means refraining from comment in bars, … Continue reading

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Abortion: Heroes & Villains

By Smaktakula Suzie got pregnant.  Her boyfriend was thrilled and wanted to be a father, but the dreams Suzie had for herself didn’t include a child.  Against the wishes of her boyfriend, she bravely terminated the pregnancy.  Suzie is an … Continue reading

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To Catch A Philanderer

By Smaktakula Smarmy pretend-cop Chris Hansen has been caught cheating on his wife for a second time.  Although we don’t have anything particularly trenchant or witty to say about this, we feel that if you’re gonna pass yourself off as … Continue reading

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Is It Racist?

By Smaktakula Would you be racist if you were to say this dude looks kinda looks like an older, fatter Hitler? But wait just a moment! This gentleman is Rep. G. K. Butterfield of North Carolina, a member of the … Continue reading

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Sweaty Balls Bunch Panties

By Smaktakula Counterculture ice cream pushers Ben & Jerry have gone too far this time. Heretofore, no one cared that they were eccentric–the public generously tolerated their confectionary love of dirty jam bands, which takes form in such bad trip … Continue reading

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