From the wholly unscientific observation of my daily commute, I find with disproportionate frequency pickup trucks the most likely candidate to barrel around me in virtually any traffic scenario. Naturally, this bald-faced show of aggression awakens my primal nature, thus calling for a reciprocal horn blast or equally ineffective retaliatory tailgate maneuver. In these momentsContinue reading “The Aggression Tax”
Author Archives: ManninoAcid
Our Fragile Supremacy
Forged in the foundry of our nationQuenched in a bucket of shameThe sword and scales of lady justiceBear the brunt of the burden of blame For the ages so carelessly wieldedCracks appear within the fallacyDestined to fall to piecesOur fragile supremacy The scales were cast in old ironMade from 400 years of chainWith a kneeContinue reading “Our Fragile Supremacy”
Observations from the Other Side of the Wire
Watching the events of this past week unfold has stirred many emotions in me. In particular the encounters between protestors and riot control officers has reminded me of my own experience with crowd control, albeit from the other side of the wire. Back in mid September 1994, in the waning years of my Marine CorpsContinue reading “Observations from the Other Side of the Wire”
American Lie
(In the style of “American Pie”- Don McLean ©1971) [Intro:]A long, long time from nowHistory will remember how we treat our fellow manAnd right now we’ve got the chanceTo put an end to this wicked danceAnd maybe turn things back around again But yesterday made me shiverWith all the hatred being deliveredBad news in myContinue reading “American Lie”
Attention: All Would-Be Social Media “Slacktivists”
The world has grown weary of your toothless rationalizations. Your conditional “I hate racism- BUTs” and your equally banal “why can’t we all get along” sentiments echo hollowly down the corridors of history. I realize we are all striving to make sense of this chaos but there comes a time to put the anger backContinue reading “Attention: All Would-Be Social Media “Slacktivists””
When the Quarantine Breaks
(In the style of U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name”) I want to runI want to slideI want to scale muddy wallsFind strength deep insideI want to leap outAnd jump the flameThen the quarantine came I want to feelWarm sweat on my faceI see obstacles I can clearSo ready to raceI want to breakContinue reading “When the Quarantine Breaks”
Memorial Day 2020
History will look back on these days and we will undoubtedly be judged by the strength we showed in the face of crisis. The resilience and fortitude of the American people in confronting this invisible enemy is now and will forever be the envy of the world. As Memorial Day approaches I want to takeContinue reading “Memorial Day 2020”
Cult of Trumpstupidity
Blind devotion or dangerous delusion? Cult of Trumpstupidity reimagines Cult of Personality as a biting satire on political fanaticism, exposing the hypocrisy, manipulation, and blind loyalty that fuel the modern-day cult of authoritarianism. Through sharp lyrics and historical parallels, this parody pulls no punches—inviting readers to question the true cost of unwavering allegiance.
Dumb as You Are
(In the style of Nirvana’s “Come as You Are”) Dumb as you are, as you wereDuring COVID19Infect a friend, any friend‘Cause you broke quarantine Take a risk, fuck it upThe fault is yours, you don’t containSpread it wide, to a friendTo the whole Society-a, society-aSociety-a, society-a Come protesting, drink some bleachFlaunt your open carryFuck yourContinue reading “Dumb as You Are”
Living Fiction
It seems with increasing frequency that we the casual scrollers of the feed are subjected to a steady stream of home cooked conspiracy theories ranging from the plausible to the gratuitously absurd. The overshared viral sensation “Plandemic” is just the most recent entry in line for the Tinfoil Hat Society of America’s coveted Bug ShitContinue reading “Living Fiction”
Mannino Acid 