Michael R. Shannon

Michael R. Shannon (The Whole Shebang (mostly)) is a Virginia-based public relations and media consultant with MANDATE: Message, Media & Public Relations who has worked in over 75 elections on three continents and a handful of islands.

Most Recent Articles by Michael R. Shannon:

Virginia Baptist Leaders Busy Betraying Their Base February 8, 2017

In Virginia it’s time to stop being as innocent as doves and start being as wise as serpents. A good place to begin would be by withholding personal and their churches’ financial contributions to the BGAV

Another Year, Another GOP Surrender in Congress February 1, 2017

This is exactly the kind of preemptive surrender on the part of faux conservatives that drives the genuine article crazy

Senate Still Can’t Understand Why Trump Won January 28, 2017

Senate votes aren’t divided between Republicans and Democrats. The division is between self–interest and the national interest

Quanah Parker’s House Joins Geronimo’s Teepee January 23, 2017

Comanche’s last war chief, Quanah Parker

Trump Protesters Do Violence to “Peaceful” January 18, 2017

The homeland security apparatus appears to be preparing to prevent an attack by jihadis when the big threat to the ceremony is an attack by jerks

Uncle Remus’ Solution to Obamacare Repeal January 16, 2017

“Roast me! Hang me! Do whatever you please,” said Brer Rabbit. “Only please, Brer Fox, please don’t throw me into the briar patch.”

Shortest Letter in the Bible Solves Illegal Immigration Problem January 11, 2017

The Christian approach to illegal aliens is to personally care for immediate physical needs and then help the illegal to return to their country or put them in contact with immigration authorities

Social Life a Little Slow? Award an NEA Grant! January 9, 2017

Flyers Progress from Passengers to Freight January 6, 2017

I can’t decide which is worse: A dormant obese person passively invading my space, or a juvenile kicking the back of my seat.

2016 “Spendy” Award Winner Announced! January 2, 2017

“Spendy” award, bestowed upon the federal agency with the most extensive record of incompetence and contempt for the taxpayer

ISIS Is Making a List & Checking It Twice December 27, 2016

Pastors just can’t win. I’m surprised there is any joy in Christmas for the clergy this year. For them the only situation worse than being on the list, is being so insignificant your church was left off the list

NFL Owners Can Afford to Build Their Own Stadium December 21, 2016

It’s easier and cheaper to watch the game at home

Pentagon Remains a Quart Low on Integrity December 19, 2016

Football Flashback to An Earlier Era December 14, 2016

“God bless him. “What a class, character guy. It's character. That's him. Rather than padding his stats, just take a knee. No sense in running it up on somebody.”

McConnell & Ryan Join Trump Troika Under Duress December 12, 2016

That choking noise you just heard was McConnell gagging on his Senate Bean Soup

Mitch McConnell, Trump’s Uncertain Senate Trumpet November 28, 2016

Lincoln’s burden was Maj. Gen. George McClellan. Trump’s is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McClellan. Whoops, make that Mitch McConnell

I Was 100 Percent Wrong About Donald Trump November 14, 2016

And speaking of refugees, what about the more–conservative–than–thou #NeverTrump crowd?

Disney World Isn’t the Only Fantasy Land November 11, 2016

DC Metro is well on its way to being the world’s first by–appointment–only subway system

Congress Works Hard to Earn Our Disrespect November 2, 2016

It’s a remarkable display of legislative trivialization. Moran, via Roll Call, is sponsoring legislation “designed to stop automated bots from stockpiling tickets” to shows and concerts

Missing the Connection Between Politicians and Consequences October 31, 2016

How long until either realizes its the ideology and not the implementors that must change

Final Debate Answers Dictator Question October 24, 2016

Hillary will have a phone, a pen and a rubber stamp Supreme Court

Target “Solution” Adds Uncertainty to Bathroom Etiquette October 19, 2016

“I used the bathroom at Target & survived!"

Can the Hair Be Convinced to Train Like the Tortoise? October 14, 2016

Donald Trump and the Debates

Why the First Presidential Debate May Decide the Election September 26, 2016

Even without the cough–heard–round–the–world

What’s the Point of Having a Majority If GOP Doesn’t Use It? September 19, 2016

We define victory by winning