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Stimulating the Economy

Stimulating the Economy

Well, the local politicians just took out a big loan of something like 800 dollars to stimulate the Stump County economy. Based on the theory that “Those…

They call it news?

They call it news?

Well, throw me in hole and call me a tater. All of those big city newspapers and television stations are all excited that one of the Republicon…

How Many Millions are There in a Brazillion?

A newspaper editor in the real world recently asked if any old-timers remembered the old joke about smoking camels and the promised land. Well, all 999 of…

Who needs the Gov’mit?

Who needs the Gov’mit?

Well, the Gov’mit is back open and nobody (except Ludd) here in Stump County noticed. We didn’t notice when it closed, we didn’t miss it and we…

Well, toss me in the smokehouse and call me a ham.

Well, toss me in the smokehouse and call me a ham. About half of Congress think it is a good idea for the good ol’ US of…

Our secret weapon

Our secret weapon

We just had some guy come to Stump County from something called the Department of Agriculture. He wanted to tell us that all of us, including the…

Half Whitt Becomes a Journalist

Half Whitt Becomes a Journalist

My imaginary boss here at the imaginary Sneezeville Sentinel sent me to a journalism class. It seems there have been some complaints from real people in the…

Half Whitt for President

Half Whitt for President

I have already made it plain that I will not run for President of the United States. Granted, if I become a politician I could retract that…

Why Did the Chicken go to California? Better Living Conditions

Why Did the Chicken go to California?  Better Living Conditions

Great jumpin’ catfish and possum stew, I’m in an awkward position here. I’m as upset as a lady of the evening at a tent revival. I’m gettin’…

Stump County Stomp

Stump County Stomp

We were down to the Poore School (pronounced Po-school) watching some of the chaps on the playground. There was one big kid picking on some of the…