Maciolekism

Assertions

Quick tweet-like takes on current events.

  • Fascism does not rise out of hatred or racism. It rises from a sense of righteousness that creates a tribal elitism; which, in turn, nurtures a dehumanizing hatred. Continue reading

  • The first and most important rule of Emergency Management is to not contribute to confusion and uncertainty. This means never publicly speculating on hypotheticals. Just think how firefighters brief the public regarding wildfires; no speculation, just facts… Or the military,… Continue reading

  • It seems, according to the media, that the concept of clearheaded science and management is only for those with authority. Everyone else is supposed to be afraid and reactively do as they are told. I know science will become a… Continue reading

  • The human intellect is very good at solving problems. Unfortunately, the human imagination is better at seeing problems that don’t exist. Continue reading

  • If Urban Sprawl is what happens when city dwellers move away from the city, but bring it with them, then Social Sprawl is when people move away from the large social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, but bring it… Continue reading

  • Civilization evolves through a cycle of freedom and tyranny.The method by which we overcome one tyranny creates the foundation of the next tyranny.In between, is a brief period of freedom. Continue reading