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Turning 21 for 22 – Isabel Rae McKenzie, Writer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on August 4, 2019August 5, 2019

I know I’ve always been able to form very honest and sincere looking words. Actually writing them for the first time and putting myself on the page and seeing myself?

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Why I’m Here – Yennaedo Balloo, Writer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on August 1, 2019August 2, 2019

The ‘why’ that’s going to hold out for me is that if I’m not embodying this then I might as well not be here. What the fuck is the point of staying alive if I’m not going to try to make the world around me better in even a small way?

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The Old Deal

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 31, 2019August 8, 2019

Here’s the hard truth: that’s part of the deal they’re accepting with America’s promise of opportunity and prosperity, it’s in the fine print as far as they and many other immigrants are concerned.

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Republican Jesus – The Great Conservative Commission

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 30, 2019

“Why do we have them coming here? Do we really need more?” Republican Jesus asked the question as if it were obvious.

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Our Responsibility

  • by nigelwalsh
  • Posted on July 29, 2019July 31, 2019

Our mainstream American culture is inundated with cheap, meaningless, and unoriginal storytelling, journalism, and commentary. I need my fellow citizens to be wise and informed to steer our nation into a dynamic future.

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Now Welcoming Contributors

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

If you’re interested in writing for Optional Irony, contact me through Twitter (@optional_irony) or by email: optional.irony@gmail.com.

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Making Boxes Into Rocket Ships – Beverly Baigent, Photographer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

“You talk yourself out of creation. As a kid you have the ability to create, you can make a box into a frickin’ rocket ship, but you grow out of that. I wish that I had given myself the opportunity to figure that out.”

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Under Ten Coats of Paint – Nicole Lucas, Designer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

“Childhood lessons, suburban estate sales, and fast food breakfasts-” my conversation with designer, Nicole Lucas.

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Republican Jesus – He Loves The Little Children

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

It’s beyond confusing how American Christians support this President and administration. For those of you not well versed in biblical text, I’m here to help. Jesus was actually a Republican, case in point…

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All You’ve Gotta Do Is… – Loryn Stone, Writer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

“I’m not going to get anywhere worrying about a reality that doesn’t exist. To quote The Truman Show: we accept the reality with which we’re presented. If it’s not in front of my face, I don’t see it.”

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