Why You Shouldn’t Curse
Seriously, are you fuckin’ kidding me? Do you have any idea just how fucked up the world is? I’m sorry, but polite language simply will not do.
Why You Shouldn’t Curse Read More »
Are We Done Getting This Wrong Yet? Still Not What You Think.
Sometimes I think the worst thing about pop culture, including the mainstream press (even big wigs like the Times and Post), is its incessant need to have a story be This or That. It’s gotta be He’s the good guy and She’s the bad guy. Or She’s the good guy and He’s the bad guy. But life is more complicated than that. Very often it’s not This or That. It’s This AND That. Simply acknowledging as much is a step in the right direction. But it’s usually not enough to really get it right. Cause it’s often This and That, along with a few other Things, and That is actually more important than This, but if you ignore This you’re just not gonna get it. Let’s take those MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky kids and singing Native vets on the Mall in DC as an example. All of the following are quite possibly true statements:
Are We Done Getting This Wrong Yet? Still Not What You Think. Read More »
Why You’re Wrong
Your numbers are off I said your numbers are off You forgot your watch You forgot your glasses You misread You misunderstood You’re missing the point You’re naïve You’re irrational You’re close minded You’re vain You’re shallow You’re overly emotional It’s wishful thinking You’re too optimistic You’re too pessemistic
Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish: People Who Died
There’s no getting around it. The world is simply better off without some people.
Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish: People Who Died Read More »
It Doesn’t End Well
What’s ultimate fate of humanity? It’s hard to picture a scenario that ends well.
It Doesn’t End Well Read More »
Let’s Get Radical
Democratic politicians must feel the breath of our voices so that they can finally learn which way the wind blows.
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse: A Brief History of American Identity, 1790-Present
Modern America’s red-blue divide, so fierce in its partisanship, filters through its ancient urban/rural tensions.
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse: A Brief History of American Identity, 1790-Present Read More »
There Was a Cat
Once upon a time there was a cat. He was smarter than you, and smarter than me. For want of a thumb he could have ruled the world.
All Politicians Lie. Trump’s a Politician. Trump’s a . . .
It was the first time the Washington Post had ever called President Trump a liar. Even more astounding, it was the first time since 2011 they had called ANY politician a liar.
All Politicians Lie. Trump’s a Politician. Trump’s a . . . Read More »