Mark Ellis may be a political animal, but he can relate to the little girl in this video who’s tired of “Bronco Bama” and Mitt Romney.
Mitt Romney and The Lower 47
September 21, 2012 By 12 Comments
Politically conservative writer Mark Ellis weighs in on Mitt Romney’s “47%” speech, and explains why he thinks the candidate should own that statement instead of trying to make it go away.
How I Learned About Political Correctness — From a Scotsman
September 12, 2012 By 11 Comments
Mark Ellis had the icon of a Scotsman appear and disappear in his childhood, and years later wonders if political correctness can obfuscate vital truths.
Conventionally Speaking
August 26, 2012 By 5 Comments
Mark Ellis looks back on elections of the past, taking note of the convention that changed him from a Democrat to a Republican.
Finally…The Top 10 Top Male Anthems!
July 26, 2012 By 11 Comments
You know your National Anthem… But do you know your Male Anthem? Andrew Smiler labored over readers’ suggestions, and finally narrowed it down to 10. Did your favorite make it into the top 10?
Top Ten ‘Male Anthem’ Nominees
July 24, 2012 By 4 Comments
Mark Ellis ponders what it takes to make a song a true Male Anthem, and lists the 10 he thinks fit the bill.
Sandusky, The Death Penalty and Goodness
July 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
Dr. Brian Stout responds to calls for the death penalty for child sexual offenders, and encourages us, as a society, to hold on our goodness in the face of such evil.
Talking Myself Out of Murdering Jerry Sandusky
July 13, 2012 By 54 Comments
Joanna Schroeder attempts to examine the death penalty objectively, despite the visceral and powerful desire to exact revenge against child sexual abusers.
Death Penalty Now
July 12, 2012 By 130 Comments
Mark Ellis believes that in the case of those who sexually abuse or murder children, there should be no mercy for “good behavior,” no cover-ups, and no reassignments.
Lisa Lampanelli – Queen of Heart?
February 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
We may be shocked by men crying, but Mark Ellis says Lisa Lampanelli’s tears on Celebrity Apprentice were the most shocking sight of all.
Should The GMP Discuss Politics?
February 23, 2012 By 21 Comments
In response to Tom Matlack, Mark Ellis wonders whether straying into politics may hurt the Good Men Project.
Plants I Have Known
December 12, 2011 By 7 Comments
Following an emotional career-long battle with his customers’ shrubbery, Mark Ellis has begun to reconcile his relationship with decorative greenery.
Late in the Season
August 24, 2011 By 3 Comments
Mark Ellis takes his children on a trip to the past.
Another Middle-Aged Guy Goes Gaga
October 20, 2010 By 11 Comments
Mark Ellis innocently sits down to watch some TV with his teenage daughter and he ends up digging the latest pop sensation.
Writing in Drag
August 17, 2010 By 7 Comments
Mark Ellis couldn’t get his writing noticed—until he submitted it under his daughter’s name.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”