Liberals and moderates are in trouble. They have almost nobody recognizable to run at the national level. It’s time they revisited their platforms and started being serious about compromise and their country. It’s also time to put the DNC back in the hands of its members and get rid of the Super Delegate system. A… Continue reading A better platform
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Some humor
My wife and daughter were out giving the rabbit some fresh water. Ariel comes in and says, “Poor Blueberry, he’s so hot right now. He’s panting and frothing at the mouth.” I said, “No honey, he’s not hot, he has rabies.” Apparently not funny… #bunniesarecuterwhentheybelongtosomebodyelse Then she goes and gets some frozen burger and puts… Continue reading Some humor
Addendum to the 4th of July Post
So as an addendum to my 4th of July post, I have to point out that in a couple of separate posts, Jim Wright of Stonekettle fame said much more of what was on my mind. He said it well, with proper emphasis on those four letter superlatives that drive a point home. Coming from… Continue reading Addendum to the 4th of July Post
On the 4th of July
Another 4th of July is upon us. Ostensibly we celebrate Freedom these days when we really mean Independence. Freedom and independence are used interchangeably, but they have very different meanings when you look at it. We declared our Independence from the British Empire, the Crown. We declared and demanded the right to determine our own… Continue reading On the 4th of July
The State of the Church
I have this joke, some consider it in poor taste, but as I observe things, it’s an honest reflection of the current state of the Christian religion within the United States. What do you get when you put two Baptists together? A Church What do you get when you put three Baptists together? Two churches.… Continue reading The State of the Church
RIP Harlan Ellison
Rip Harlan Ellison. It may be odd, but is it wrong that one of my favorite depictions/cameo’s of him and his work was in Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated? “He’s not here right now, he’s attending a misanthropes convention.”
Why? Because some times you just have to hug it out.
So yesterday I wrote about a singular experience in my life that meant something, that really touched me at a time when I needed it. It was very basic, very human and possessing an impact far beyond the moment itself. Since then I’ve had a few people ask me what was up, or what prompted… Continue reading Why? Because some times you just have to hug it out.
Social Media – What is it even good for? Absolutely nothing! Good God!
About 18 years ago I ended up in a rough place. My father had been diagnosed with cancer and the outlook was very grim, at best. Most people don’t survive their first go ’round with this type of cancer, much less see another year or two. I was in my early twenties and just starting… Continue reading Social Media – What is it even good for? Absolutely nothing! Good God!
The Death of Expertise
I first came across this article about 4 years ago. I find it is even more relevant now. Today people who wish to assert their opinion over anything else merely decry, “Fake news!” and then anything said after that is suddenly supposed to be both morally and factually correct. One of more useful things about… Continue reading The Death of Expertise
NPO – A New Political Order
We have a two party system, I don’t think that will go away. We’re creatures of habit in the U.S., you could say it’s a tradition of ours. It might be time we changed them, though. So how do we go about changing parties, given that 3rd parties tend to be stillborn? We stop using… Continue reading NPO – A New Political Order