Articles by tpurcell

Mr. Purcell is a nationally syndicated political humor columnist.
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The Truth About Government

The Democrats will be running the White House, the House and the Senate soon. Before they make drastic...

tpurcell November 18, 2008
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Campaign Jokes Are Telling

If there's truth in humor, what do late-night jokes tell us about the presidential campaign?John McCain is...

tpurcell September 15, 2008
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The Truth About Government

The Democrats will be running the White House, the House and the Senate soon. Before they make drastic...

tpurcell November 18, 2008
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Campaign Jokes Are Telling

If there's truth in humor, what do late-night jokes tell us about the presidential campaign?John McCain is...

tpurcell September 15, 2008
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Regulation without Representation

"President Bush is the first president to accomplish what?""He's the first to propose a budget...

tpurcell August 4, 2008
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Healthy Help Wanted

"So you feel you're the most qualified candidate for this position?""Absolutely. As you see by...

tpurcell June 23, 2008
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For Memorial Day -- Quiet Sacrifice

There should be debate on policy, but there is no debate about the sacrifice of these honorable soldiers.

tpurcell May 26, 2008
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What Does Hillary Want?

Now that Hillary is running for president, I'm really confused about women.

tpurcell November 13, 2007
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Fred Thompson's Wife

The presidential campaign is heating up. Thankfully, our press is focusing on important issues, such as Fred...

tpurcell October 15, 2007
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Tom Brady's Kid

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the king of cool. So says the Boston Globe, anyhow. According...

tpurcell October 8, 2007
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Bullies, Technology and Bullets

Bullying isn't like it used to be. Contemporary bullies are also using technology. They're making nasty...

tpurcell September 24, 2007
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Pampered College Kids

Boy, are college kids living like kings. I feel bad for them. According to The Associated Press, many...

tpurcell September 10, 2007
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On Sailboats and Women's Equality Day

I had a bad feeling as soon as I got onto the boat. It was a small rented sailboat that was piloted by two...

tpurcell August 20, 2007
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How Ethanol Is Ruining My Social Life

Congress sure does know how to cut into a fellow's social life. A key goal of the House-passed energy bill is...

tpurcell August 13, 2007
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Tapped Out on Bottled Water

I feel bad for the bottled-water people.Back in the late 1980s, young upwardly mobile professionals --...

tpurcell July 24, 2007
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On Big Houses

Boy, houses are getting huge these days. I offer a solution. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average...

tpurcell July 16, 2007
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