Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsPeople Are Stupid“Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given.”2d ago2d ago
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsWe Need to Stop Playing Trump’s Game“Congressman John Lewis, before his passing, wrote: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” And what he meant was that America’s…Nov 3Nov 3
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsThere Is EvilAn embassy employee, at his elbow, saying, “Sir, can I give you assistance?” Mr. Tagomi bowed. “I am recovered.” The other’s face was calm…Sep 212Sep 212
Published inILLUMINATIONDonald Trump Does Not Love This CountryIt is not hubris, not pride; it is inflation of the ego to its ultimate — confusion between him who worships and that which is worshiped…Sep 41Sep 41
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsTheir Mommas Lied to Them — Part 1“The most plausible reason may be advanced for acts of questionable nature, but if we know in our hearts what is right, we will not long…Sep 3Sep 3
Published inThought ThinkersHelp Me Understand: Why Trump Again?“No amount of persuasion can change a man’s reaction to what he knows. But what he knows can be changed, and the most direct manner is to…Aug 1716Aug 1716
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsEisenhower Stopped Tyranny Trump Wants to Restart It“Can there be any greater evil than discord and distraction and plurality where unity ought to reign? or any greater good than the bond of…Aug 103Aug 103
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsThe Game the Right Is Playing with Religion“Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.” — Blase Pascal (1623–1662)Jul 16Jul 16
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsDavid Ignatius, What the Hell Is Wrong with You?All of God’s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable. — Fran LiebowitzJul 2Jul 2
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsPossible Trump VP Candidates, Byron Donalds, Tim Scott Pigs Will Fly FirstThe secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he. — Karl Kraus…Jun 201Jun 201