politics
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Surviving The Flood
Politics is the opiate of the people. The idea that a carefully worded argument can change the views and behaviors of everyone else so that our lives become easier, more fulfilling, and even perfect, is delusional and absolute folly. Anything… Continue reading
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Building A Community Requires Shared Experiences
Insecurity is the foundation of all communities. Everyone is insecure in one way or another. And all people will take at least one of their insecurities and project it onto the most vulnerable person around them. Then, they will look… Continue reading
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The Separation of The Hive
At the core, everyone, Republicans and Democrats alike, is experiencing the same frustration. The frustration is that no one in Washington DC is listening to the public in any meaningful way. The only difference between all these people is how… Continue reading
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An Ecosystem of Classes
Patriarchy is the result when the reflex of abusing the vulnerable is expressed in a physical manner. Matriarchy is the result when that same reflex is expressed in an emotional manner. These social structures are not the initial causes of… Continue reading
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Rooted Deeper Than Patriarchy
So, there I was, leaning on my truck and talking to a friend on his ranch out in middle of nowhere, South Dakota. I was paying a quick visit and we were catching up on local gossip. A few meters… Continue reading