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Back on the Rocks

“DOTS ON A LINE” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Aug. 20, 2020) — The following is a conversation among a squad of our finest guarding a pile of worthless rocks in Afghanistan. “Look, I don’t want to sound like a pain, but I really want to see if I understand this right, so would you mind explaining […]

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An Important Notice from Pulse (RR)

“A ONE-TICKET RACE” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Aug. 12, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. We here at ‘Pulse’ just finished a conference call with all of our editors, from Professor Wert to Madam Shylock, when we came to the conclusion that commenting […]

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Skewing Definitions (RR)

“DOUBLE-SPEAK RUN RAMPANT” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Aug. 10, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. Today we’re back in Professor Zorkophsky’s rather nice office to discuss his latest bestselling book, ‘Today’s Doublespeak.. Welcome to the show, Professor.” “So glad you could […]

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The Pearly Gates Tutorial (RR)

“WHAT WILL YOU SAY?” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 29, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. We’ve had a number of questions addressed to ‘Pulse’ that have to do with our stand on the Thin Blue Line. Let me assure […]

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Zork’s New Book: The Ostrich Syndrome (RR)

“IT’S ALL ABOUT CHOICES” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 27, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. We’re in Professor Zorkophsky’s rather nice office, here at the university, to talk about his latest psychological mystery thriller, ‘The Ostrich Syndrome.’” “Excuse me, Roving, […]

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The Conversation

“IN TERRIBLE TROUBLE” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 19, 2020) — “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra–Loo-Ral” (3:19) “An where you be off to on this fine mornin’, Sean?” “I’d be topplin’ statues with Mary Beth, that’s what.” “Topplin’ statues, say ye? Now that be one strange way a courtin’, I’d be sayin’, beggin’ your pardon.” “Aye, an I be agreein’, […]

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Satire During Guard

“WELCOME TO SOCIALISM” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 18, 2020) — “They know we’re here, so why are we here?” “Look, let’s make a deal: we talk our way through the next four hours to keep alert, but we have to agree not to go off on ridiculous tangents that lead to nothing, okay?” “Fair enough. […]

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Back on the Beat (RR)

ARE “PRIVILEGES” EARNED? by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 16, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. It’s a beautiful day and things are getting back to normal, at least as far as foot traffic to the railway platform across the street […]

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Zork’s Couch on the Road (RR)

“LOOKING FOR SOMETHING POSITIVE” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 14, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. What the heck? Why, isn’t that ‘Zork’ over there, across the street, next to that couch? It is, I’m sure of it. Follow me, […]

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The Truth Behind BLM (RR)

CAN THE U.S. BE SAVED? by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 13, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. Today we have a treat for you; that’s right, we’re back in Cassadaga, FL, with our favorite fortuneteller, Madam Shylock, who will spill the beans on […]

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Pelosi: The Ilk of Shame (RR)

“AN EMPTY SUIT” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 12, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. Today we’re interviewing Professor Zorkophsky about his controversial new book, ‘Our Stagnant Congress: the Cesspool of the Incapable Leading the Inexcusable,’ which has already reached number […]

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By the Way, WHICH Ship is Sinking?

THE “SHIP OF STATE” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 9, 2020) — “Captain, Sir, the ship is sinking.” “Why wasn’t I told about it?” “You’re being told about it now, Sir.” “But when did you learn of the ship sinking?” “A few years ago, Sir.” “A few years ago, Sir’?” “Yes, Sir.” “How many?” “How many […]

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The Evolution of a National Movement (RR)

“HOPPING MAD” by OPOVV, ©2020 (Jul. 8, 2020) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place to hear it here first. I’m standing on our corner, under the awning, across the street from the railroad depot about to conduct person-to-person impromptu interviews to garner some insight on […]