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Serfs Up?
So, I was watching a thing on income inequality today, and the strangest thought hit me: Why are we so in love with Feudalism? (Okay, if you don’t know what that term means, stop reading and go look it up … Continue reading
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Tagged capitalism, feudalism, government, history, income inequality, modern serfdom, money, philosophy, the middle class
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At a Bit of Loose Ends…
As the title of this post suggests, I am in a quandary. At a bit of a crossroads. Or am I? (Certainly, I’m a bit confused, but that’s not a new state of affairs for me. I’m rather used to … Continue reading
It Came from Beyond the Weekend…
So, I got another rejection email today… …You’d think after a consistent 10 years or so of rejections I would have gotten used to it by now. Nope. I wonder if it is because, every time mind you, I get … Continue reading
A Discussion on Virtue
I had an interesting discussion today, which was rare. Not that interesting discussions are rare – merely uncommon as of late – but that the discussion happened on social media is the rare-making aspect of it. Background: There has been … Continue reading
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Tagged bashing, culture, public discourse, standards, virtue
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Perception is Nine Tenths of the…
So, you might have noticed that the subheading of this blog is: “Cultural Commentary for the Perpetually Groggy”. Other than having a nice ring to it, it does serve a purpose. Generally, I think that the vast majority of us … Continue reading
A Little Sunday Morning Rage for You…
You know how some people claim to be addicted to the internet? (I’m sure some people are actually, according to the DSM addicted, they’re not who I’m talking about). I think, in most cases, people just don’t know what their … Continue reading
Happy 2016!
And how is your New Year shaping up? One of the things I like best about the changing of the calendar is all of the yearly wrap-ups, countdowns, and look backs. I kind of like conglomerated information. Saves me from … Continue reading
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Just Checking In…
…Well, it’s been a while, and oh how I have been busy. Losing my mind, busy. I got married back on the 10th. Couple of weeks in, it’s going pretty well. I have about a month left of my last … Continue reading
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Weed, Guns, Porn, Cigarettes, and America
There’s this question that’s been nagging me lately: Why do we spend so much time, in this country, explaining ourselves? I know human beings are social creatures, and that needing some degree of social approval and acceptance is hardwired into … Continue reading
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Tagged America, cigarettes, guns, political correctness, porn, weed
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Just the Facts Ma’am…
So, it’s been an interesting week, what with the Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of healthcare subsidies and declaring that a ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. I live in the South. I’m surprised I haven’t seen or heard more … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, gay marriage, logic, Media, politics, reason, religion, Supreme Court
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