Scribbling on the Walls
It’s sobering that I have an expertise in one of the primary tools of the enemy. That would be writing (I’m not trying to make a mystery of this). Why …
Category: Wanderings
How to Frame a Narrative (“Thug Life” version)
This was… uncomfortable to write. I did this on a social media feed when someone tried to justify a 17-year old killing two protestors and maiming a third. So, I …
How to Frame a Narrative (the “War Prayer” version)
Have you ever read Twain’s “The War Prayer”? If not, here it is: Consider the below, an attempt at the War Prayer 2020 A child comes to Kenosha, full of …
A Bell Tolls in Kenosha
It will, sadly be easy enough to find in the news feeds. Child Shoots Protestors. August 23rd. There’s an angry man, who is leaving a situation to drive off with …
Why Sociopathy Ain’t a Good Survival Strategy (even today)
Capitalism rewards sociopathic behavior. By design. That’s pretty much a given. A sociopath (with limits) will achieve far more effective goals than someone who worries about what their co-workers are …
Battle for the USPS
“Save the USPS” is not something I thought I’d be talking about. Yeah, I know the Republicans sabotaged it. And I know about the billions they have to pay out. …
Tone Policing (and why you should STFU)
A note for people wanting to make an impact in the world. No. Not you. The white person in the corner. Male, female. Don’t matter. Listen up. I’ve been in …
The Hugo Awards (a racist edition)
I just finished reading “A Memory Called Empire“, a superb space opera by Arkady Martine. The authors that are now getting the spotlight (some old, some new) are absolutely revitalizing …
Asherah, Is That You?
Bear with me. This goes from alien conspiracy to Sumerian goddesses. And a novel called Snowcrash. It’s a bit of a wild ride. Bunch of people in lab coats gather …
Antifa, Thy Name is… wait… haven’t we used this title before?
Alternately titled: Cthluhu ate my anarchist. This is a reflection of actual, real life conversations I have had with the current set of people who are happy with the government …