I know I haven’t talked a lot lately about the impeachment thing and, to be honest, I haven’t heard much from others about it, either. I do read about it … Continue reading Impeachment
Category: Discourse
Interesting Times
Boy do we live in interesting times. What was it that Hegel said about history and happiness? The pages of history regarding happy times are empty, or something like that. … Continue reading Interesting Times
Antonio Brown Has Nothing In Common With Colin Kaepernick
Antonio Brown has more in common with Donald Trump than with Colin Kaepernick. The comparison between the two former football stars is ludicrous. Unless you’re telling me that they both … Continue reading Antonio Brown Has Nothing In Common With Colin Kaepernick
Football and Politics
I don’t really like talking a lot about football or politics. Not these days, when it seems like no one is listening. Whenever I enter a discussion with someone about … Continue reading Football and Politics
Ranking Stuff
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked the question: “Tom, what’s your 11th favorite football team? Your 6th favorite superhero? In your opinion, the 92nd best movie … Continue reading Ranking Stuff
Independent and Equal
“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” Sometimes it becomes necessary to … Continue reading Independent and Equal
About 8 to 6
Tracking Time I put my shoes on about 8 am. That was the first moment I tracked. A few minutes earlier I was brushing my teeth and wondering where the … Continue reading About 8 to 6
The Politics of Inevitability
Timothy Snyder has laid out a thesis, in the beginning of his book, that has me constantly in thought. That’s a great way to start a book. I’ll elaborate in … Continue reading The Politics of Inevitability
Remember Why
I had a conversation with a person the other day in regards to the right vs left split in this country, and she started off very negative. We talked a … Continue reading Remember Why
In-Between
“Sadly, the underdog socialist has forgotten that the story of the left ought to be a narrative of hope and progress.” Isn’t that what I’ve always said? Hello again, it’s … Continue reading In-Between
