Tag Archives: satire

Stephen Colbert’s Comedy Terrorism

Colbert King scores Stephen Colbert for a serious ethical breach that I carelessly overlooked. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Ethics Dunce: Monica Bova

Mining the black humor in Monica Bova’s callousness… Continue reading

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Ethics Dunce: George Stephanopoulos

Bulletin: George is no Bud Abbott.Now somebody tell George. Continue reading

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Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker

Won’t the people of Indiana help this poor woman by finding her a job that she doesn’t stink at? Continue reading

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Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: Tennessee State Rep.Joe Armstrong

In a “who most deserves to have to resign?” contest between Tennessee State Rep. Joe Armstrong and sexting New Jersey County Commissioner Louis Magazzu, Armstrong wins by a lap. Continue reading

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Ethics, Porn, and the Creepy Professor

The Ronald Ayers saga raises the intriguing, Weiner-esque ethical issue of whether a college professor being creepy is sufficient reason to fire him. Continue reading

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Oh, Shut Up! There Is Nothing Wrong With “Go the F*** to Sleep”

The guilt-mongers and Child Over-Protection Patrol have set their sites on “Go the F*** to Sleep,” Adam Mansbach’s children’s book parody, a cranky, profanity and obscenity-laced release for frustrated and sleep-deprived parents of small children everywhere. Continue reading

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Zombie Ethics

People for the Ethical Treatment of Zombies (PETZ) is now officially accepting members. Continue reading

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Dan Savage’s Curse on Rick Santorum: Funny! But Wrong.

When powerful people use their power irresponsibly, as Santorum has done in his anti-gay efforts, those whom they offend and injure tend to care less about fairness than they do about getting even. That’s what Dan Savage’s website is all about, and it’s natural that we be sympathetic, admiring, and amused, because what he did was understandable, ingenious, and funny. Continue reading

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To Jon Stewart, Ethics Hero: I’m Sorry I Doubted You.

Astoundingly, “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart pulled off the perfect conflict of interest resolution: meeting his obligations to two diametrically opposed and adverse stakeholders. Continue reading

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