Steve Clifford

Steve Clifford, the former CEO of KING Broadcasting, has written humor for Crosscut.com and the Huffington Post. He is the author of "The CEO Pay Machine."

‘Yes, Dear,’ and Other Foolproof Advice for a Long Marriage

When my wife and I have an argument, we adhere to the Ten Second Rule. Every half hour we take a ten second break. Neither party is allowed to speak during his break.

My Memory is a Fearsome Instrument. It’s Evolution that Sucks

Sections of my memory are magnificent, though I can't remember where I put my keys

Plorables and Spicables: Life without De’s

Q: Is menting billatating? A: Nothing is more structive and trimental than menting. It pletes and teriorates our brains.

This Week in Topsy-Turvey Trump Toons

An example: Trump reveals his Health Care plan. His six-part Trumpcare DIY (Do It Yourself) program will replace Medicare and Medicaid, saving $1.9 billion while improving health care.

Renaming Government: Excuse me, The Department of Retribution would like a Word

Yesterday, Trump announced the renaming of eight agencies. “As with the Department of War, the new names will clarify the agency’s mission, improve morale, and make them more assertive and goal-driven."

Steve Clifford: Saving The World One Word at a Time

I decided to enrich American discourse by introducing needed words that the English language lacks.

Cold Shoulder: Let’s Tariff the Things We Don’t Want

Canada constantly sends us cold air. A tariff on cold fronts would change this. Send us balmy weather or pay up.

I Need to Ask: Do Men Ever Really Grow Up?

Like many men, I ignore instructions on newly purchased items. After buying a 45-piece tricycle kit, I would immediately start to screw pieces together. “Why are the tires on the handlebars?” my wife will ask.

The Perfect Spell: Voodoo Economics with a Trickle Down Twist

These Republican expectations are based on the scientifically proven interaction of Trickle Down prosperity and the theory of Advanced Voodoo Economics.

Why Common Sense is Never Wrong (Duh!)

Leavitt: "The President said it. Therefore, it’s common sense and above the law."

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