Overthrowing the Ruling Class?
2020-07-10 – Just saw the following headline: “Do you ever just wonder what it would be like if we overthrew the ruling class.” It didn’t have a question mark, but […]
Tag Archives: Culture
#Pocalypso | When Antico Became a Terrorist Group
2020-07-09 – You’ve probably heard of Antifa. According to Trump, Antifa is a terrorist group—even though it isn’t a group. But you can’t be too careful. And maybe it is […]
#Pocalypso | Why Are Billionaires Never Satisfied?
2020-07-08 – Have you ever wondered why a billionaire might want MORE? These guys boast that they have the big bucks because they take all the risks, but what kind […]
#Pocalypso | Is a Declining COVID Death Rate Good News?
2020-07-07 – Right-wing media are trumpeting a declining death rate as evidence that the pandemic is over-ish. Is a declining death rate good news? Can we stop our precautions (such […]
#Pocalypso | Why Trump’s 99% Is True and Misleading at the Same Time
2020-07-06 – “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” So said Mark Twain. Over the weekend, Trump told us that 99% of COVID cases are harmless. […]
Could Columbus, OH Become Armstrong, OH?
2020-07-02 – So Columbus, Ohio took down the statue of Christopher Columbus. Is that the end of it? He’s still commemorated in the city name. Here’s my recommendation for their […]
#Pocalypso | The Weirdness of Antisemitism
2020-06-30 – I’ve been seeing a number of memes lately that revive ancient themes of antisemitism: the idea that we Jews perpetually and fanatically seek world domination. Many of them […]
#Pocalypso | Can’t Get Out of the House? At Least Get Out of Yourself?
2020-06-29 – Tired of being cooped up in the house? I’m kinda used to it. I’ve been working from home for six years. But even I am kinda tired of […]
#Pocalypso | Remembering Jewnteenth on Juneteenth
2020-06-19 – I was thinking about ways to observe Juneteenth while sheltering in place. Of course, there are streaming events and concerts, and I’ll probably tune in to one. And […]
#Pocalypso | A Pandemic of Kindness
2020-06-18 – It’s a common observation that disasters can bring out the best in people. That, of course, is never the whole story. While it brings out the best in […]
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