About The Beltway Times

Real events. Real people. Unsubtle satire. We chronicle what actually happened and who said what—then dial up the absurdity with exaggeration and irony to make the obvious impossible to ignore.

Our Mission

We highlight the strange but true rhythms of public life by reframing them through satire. The goal isn’t to invent news—it’s to expose its contradictions, incentives, and occasional comedy by turning the volume to eleven.

How We Work

We start with real-world statements, events, records, and timelines. Then we amplify, compress, and remix to reveal the underlying point. Satire is our lens; reality is our source material.

What’s Real vs. Satirical

When we quote directly, we’ll cite it. When we paraphrase for effect, assume it’s a satirical reconstruction. Names of public figures may appear in ironic contexts to illustrate real dynamics.

Editorial Values

  • Clarity over cynicism; punchlines should illuminate, not obscure.
  • Punch up; critique power, not powerlessness.
  • Context matters; jokes land best when the facts are clear.

Reader’s Guide

  • If it sounds too on-the-nose, it’s probably the point.
  • If a quote lacks a citation, treat it as satire, not a transcript.
  • If you laugh and wince at the same time, you’re reading it correctly.

We cover real events and real people. The framing is satirical, exaggerated, and intentionally ironic.