Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • During the 2000 Campaign,…

    During the 2000 Campaign, George W. Bush promised a leaner and more cost-efficient military. “I’m pleased to report,” the President spoke, “that we have downed the most sophisticated Chinese fighter without spending two million dollars on an air-to-air missile.” President Bush’s “Don’t Ask, Just Give ’em Hell” policy is a sharp departure from former President…

  • A man went to…

    A man went to a doctor, and said he wanted to be able to get a job at the local Post Office, but unfortunately he was too smart. The doctor asked him his IQ, and when he gave a three-digit reply, the doctor told him that the procedure would have to involve the removal of…

  • I did not do…

    I did not do it in a car I did not do it in a bar I did not do it in the dark I did not do it in the park I did not do it on a date I did not ever fornicate I did not do it at a dance I did…

  • Clinton died and went…

    Clinton died and went to heaven-or to be more accurate-approached the Pearly Gates. After knocking at the gates, St. Peter appeared. “Who goes there?” inquired St. Peter. “‘Tis I, your lordship, President Bill Clinton.” “And what do you want?” asked St. Peter. “Lemme in!” replied Clinton. “Soooo,” pondered Peter. “What bad things did you do…

  • Good afternoon. I’m…

    Good afternoon. I’m Al Gore, and I’d like to tell you about myself. I know a lot about hardship, because I came into this world as a poor black child in a tiny town in the backwoods of Tennessee. I was born in a log cabin that I built with my own hands. I taught…

  • On November 22nd, who…

    On November 22nd, who killed Kennedy? A lone nut by the name of Lee On November 22nd, who killed Kennedy? 2 Mafia thugs and a lone nut by the name of Lee On November 22nd, who killed Kennedy? 3 federal agents 2 Mafia thugs and a lone nut by the name of Lee On November…

  • 6 Presidents were on…

    6 Presidents were on a sinking ship.

  • In sixteenth-century France, the…

    In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated in much the same way as it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, and the new year fell…

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