“DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT” by OPOVV, ©2019 (May 22, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the show that just lays it out for all to see and for all to decide: ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ Hello, my name is Roving, as in Roving Reporter (RR), and I’m […]
“ENEMIES OF THE CONSTITUTION” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Feb. 23, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ever-exciting and informative current news show, ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ broadcasting from Pastor Dunkin‘s church on Hawthorn Street. Hello, I’m Mr. Roving Reporter and I’ll be your host for this evening’s symposium on the ‘Associated […]
“I MISS MY FRIEND” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Jan. 20, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to every thinking person’s favorite show: ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ For you longtime viewers, I’m sure you’ve recognized that we’re back in Professor Zorkophsky’s office here at the university for yet another book review. Welcome to the […]
“SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret), ©2018, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Nov. 9, 2018) — U.S. Marine Corps Birthday We honor all U.S. Marines not only on this November 10th, the U.S. Marine Corps’ 243rd birthday, but on every day. Over the last 9+ years, 35 of the 121 endorsed Combat Veterans For Congress […]
“NO TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Sep. 22, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another exciting and informative show of our ongoing series of PTSD at ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place of calm in a sea of squalls. What I’m trying to say is we’re a place of […]
“IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Aug. 29, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ your place to go for entertaining the truth. Hello, my name is Roving and, because we had such a favorable response, we’ve sent Professor Zorkophsky back down to Madam Shylocks’s Fortune-Telling […]
“GIVE THEM A PURPOSE TO LIVE” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Aug. 21, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to a special edition of ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ the show that brings you an oasis of truth, a kernel of wisdom with a dash of humor. Hello, my name is Roving and with today’s […]
“THE NEW PRISON DOCTOR IS APPALLED BY MY CONDITION” by Sharon Rondeau (Jun. 27, 2018) — On Wednesday, The Post & Email received a letter from an inmate at the Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX) in Only, TN describing a horrific attack resulting in life-altering facial and dental injuries which he claimed went untreated. Further, […]
“WE HAD JUST LOST CONTROL” by Sharon Rondeau (Jun. 5, 2018) — Our last installment of Capt. Gary Mason’s story ended on the note that he had asked an Army recruiter if he could return to active duty for financial reasons while finishing his Divinity degree toward ordination as a U.S. Army chaplain. Mason enlisted […]
DID RUSSIA REALLY WANT TRUMP TO WIN? by OPOVV, ©2018 (May 25, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the info-news show that isn’t hesitant to expose what others fail to even hint at. Hello, my name is Roving, as in Roving Reporter (RR), and I’ll be […]
“THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE” by OPOVV, ©2018 (May 4, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the second day of the convention for the impulsive. Hello, my name is Roving and I’m the host for this assembly of those who feel like David Brenner when he changes into The Hulk. To begin this session […]
“THE EFFECTS ARE FAR-REACHING” by OPOVV, ©2018 (May 3, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the meeting of the overly nervous among us. Hello, my name is Roving Reporter and I’ll be your host for this evening’s festivities. We have a lot of interesting guest speakers so let’s get started, shall […]
“IT’S THE SPOUSE THAT’S THE KEY” by DI yelling at the recruit, or a house fire, or a mother dying, or anything else traumatic happening under the sun, including getting hit by lightning. “I just treat those with combat-related Constitution. The law of the land is the Constitution that we agree to follow equally, so how do […]
“HIGHLINED” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Mar. 18, 2018) — “Hey, Boats, what’s the skinny?” “We’re going to float all day and into the night.” “Who made you the ship’s philosopher? I must’ve missed that one; I’ll have to complain to BUPERS; make a formal request that I be kept up-to-date on any personal changes to my home.” “See, […]
“YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Mar. 16, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to a special edition of ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ The way we do the commercials from the shows that are taped in the studio, the editor places them haphazardly with nary a thought for continuity, […]
“THEY ALL PAY” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Feb. 10, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to yet another round of ‘Pulse of the Nation.’ Hello, I’m your Roving Reporter and, as you can see, we’re back in Cassadaga, Florida, home of one of our most popular regular contributors, none other than Madam Shylock. Hello, and […]
GOVERNMENT “MUMBO-JUMBO” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Jan. 13, 2018) — “Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the second airing of my most important info-news program, the first of which hit the nail out of the ballpark where we (I; Me) got 89.7% of the viewing audience in our time slot, a record that will stand […]
“WISDOM” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Jan. 10, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to The Pulse of the Nation,’ the one place you can be assured of the truth; at least the close proximity thereof; and maybe not quite there but, heck, we’re not afraid of making amends; admitting our mistakes; and not […]
“YOU’LL NEVER, EVER REALLY KNOW” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Oct. 22, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to an exclusive interview with the Talking Dog. For those of you out there in TV Land, the Talking Dog represents the conscience of a Vietnam Veteran who went through the wringer, maybe not any more […]
“NOTHING SACRED LEFT” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Oct. 20, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ‘Pulse of the Nation.’ As you can see, we’re back on our corner across the street from the railroad station about to waylay some folks on their way to the big city. Excuse me, sir, I’m […]