Series: The Birth Control Pill and Its Lasting Impact on Society; Part 1
This series is about the Birth Control Pill and its lasting effect on societies. Today: Part 1; The Birth Control Pill – What It Is and How It Works
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The Decentralized Revolution: How Technology is Breaking Government Control
For most of history, governments have relied on monopolies of force, money, and information to control populations.
Empathy Is Dead (But You’ll Get Canceled for Saying So)
True empathy is alive and well—it’s just hiding. Why? Because the second it steps into the public square, it gets tackled, fitted with a corporate logo, and forced to read a script.
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm, Part 3: The Day America Accidentally Got Smart Again
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm is a Three-Part Satirical Series on the Glorious Decline of American Civilization. Today, Part 3: The Day America Accidentally Got Smart Again
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm Part 2
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm, A Three-Part Satirical Series on the Glorious Decline of American Civilization;
Part 2: Welcome to Galtlantis—Where Smart People Hide From the Apocalypse
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm; Part 1: The Decline and Fall of the United States of Influencers
The Idiot, The Atlas, and The Algorithm is a A Three-Part Satirical Series on the Glorious Decline of American Civilization, Today: Part 1: The Decline and Fall of the United States of Influencers
Sweet Georgia Barbecue
Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line. My cousin, John, insisted that this joint serves the best barbecue in the state of Georgia. He made me promise to try it.
Good Help Is Hard To Find
I learned that as an employer at the photography studio. I had a couple of great employees, but honestly, even back in the 1990s, most workers just weren’t worth their salt.
Not Everything Needs to Be a Federal Government Project
Under our 47th President, the sensible people in charge are looking at all of the spending in which the federal government engages. With the FY2024 federal budget deficit at $1.83 trillion — that’s trillion, a thousand billion, or a million million dollars — and FY2025 possibly going to be more, the Trump Administration is taking …
How to Argue Like an Adult: 3 Simple Rules for Online Debate
It’s no secret that respectful debate is a lost art. Instead of thoughtful discussions, online arguments often devolve into name-calling, emotional outbursts, and tribal finger-pointing.
When Your Government Lies, You’re No Longer Free
Words matter. And when those in power start manipulating definitions to fit an agenda, it’s a red flag that should make any thinking person stop and ask: What else are they lying about?
The Fire Within: The Unmeasurable Spirit of a Warrior
Some things in life cannot be taught, tested, or quantified. The fire inside a warrior—the relentless drive to push forward when others falter—is one of them.
The “Idiot” Phone; How giving up the smartphone is ruining my life for the better
It is my third week without a smartphone. Twenty-one days ago, I purchased a Japanese “dumb” phone with the same high-tech functionality of coleslaw.
Not All Humans Are Angels—But Are They Even Humans Anymore?
James Madison once famously said, “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” The idea is simple: human beings are inherently flawed, prone to greed, selfishness, and the occasional bout of idiocy.
The Military: America’s Favorite Social Experiment Lab
While some still believe the military exists for national defense, history tells a different story—it’s actually America’s premier social science laboratory.
The Washington Post Conflates Current House Painting Fashion With Race
The Washington Post published an article on neighborhood gentrification on Sunday, and a lot of readers, to judge by the comments, saw it as completely racist. Perhaps, just perhaps, not everything is about race. The house color that tells you when a neighborhood is gentrifying A Washington Post color analysis of D.C. found shades of …
As a Matter of Fact, I DO Care What People Do in Their Bedroom
I’ve no interest in uber-intrusiveness. But I do have a strong interest in preserving civilization — and in restoring it in the first place.
The Life and Times of Dothan Mardi Gras
Today, I am Grand Marshal of the Dothan Mardi Gras parade. Truthfully, I don’t know what a grand marshal’s official duties entail, but apparently you are required to hold beer wherever you go.
Kids Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #32: Blue States’ Public Schools Rob Students
A young man raised in Washington State did not know about the largest river in USA, which runs through WA. A man raised in NY didn’t know what “mouth of the river” meant. Both WA and NY are robbing children of a decent education.
Idiocracy: A Satirical Warning About the Future of Human Intelligence
Released in 2006, Idiocracy is a dystopian comedy film directed by Mike Judge, co-written by Judge and Etan Cohen, and produced by 20th Century Fox.