Maciolekism

politics

  • The Path of Least Resistance

    A democratic government should act like a computer: the voice of the public is the data being input, the houses of government are the circuits, debate in the halls and chambers is the processing, and policy is the output. Politics… Continue reading

  • Contact Glitch

    It should not be too much of a surprise for anyone that I am being increasingly confused by technology, the internet, and social media. I know I am getting older, but not that old and not that fast. These new… Continue reading

  • A Settling Mass

    Raking, or blowing leaves can be a frustrating endeavor; especially here in New England. Of the many variables that can slowly drive a person insane, a settling air mass is the worst. Any amount of wind is fine so long… Continue reading

  • See The Pattern?

    One thing happens that angers a group of people and a wave of discontent slowly builds; people stating their intention to leave Facebook. Then, articles start appearing in news feeds, and fluff stories on the local TV news, about a… Continue reading

  • Politics vs Narrative

    For those of us who are observers, who are here to learn from events, these are interesting times. Twitter is going through an interesting transition. Politics is the art and science of gaining influence.Politics focuses on words, images, and impressions.Narrative… Continue reading

  • Elon Stark

    The story that is being shouted out everywhere is that Elon Musk is a “Tony Stark” hero of the universe, and has bought Twitter to preserve the freedom of speech; saving democracy. These days, if a story is shouted out… Continue reading