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Brave New World Revisited and the Disease of Over-Organization
Brave New World Revisited and the Disease of Over-Organization When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and […]
There’s Only One Word to Describe Julian Assange’s Internet Being Cut Off – Pathetic
There’s Only One Word to Describe Julian Assange’s Internet Being Cut Off – Pathetic Let’s get right to it. Earlier today, Julian Assange had his internet access severed. Here’s a translation of the statement from the government of Ecuador, in whose embassy he’s been trapped since 2012: The Government of Ecuador suspended the systems that […]
The Only Reason We’re Examining Facebook’s Sleazy Behavior Is Because Trump Won
The Only Reason We’re Examining Facebook’s Sleazy Behavior Is Because Trump Won Trust me, there’s nobody more thrilled to see Facebook’s unethical and abusive practices finally getting the attention they deserve from mass media and members of the public who simply didn’t want to hear about it previously. I’ve written multiple articles over the years […]
‘Whataboutism’ is a Nonsensical Propaganda Term Used to Defend the Failed Status Quo
‘Whataboutism’ is a Nonsensical Propaganda Term Used to Defend the Failed Status Quo If you spend any time on Twitter, you’ll probably be familiar with the latest pathetic attempt to defend and insulate the U.S. status quo from criticism. It centers around the usage of an infantile and meaningless term, “whataboutism.” Let’s begin with one […]
As Trump Moves Toward War, “The Resistance” Refuses to Resist
As Trump Moves Toward War, “The Resistance” Refuses to Resist Tuesday’s post, It’s Impossible to Overstate How Terrible Mike Pompeo Is, laid out the view that Trump’s firing of Rex Tillerson represents a major shift toward war footing for the Trump administration, with Iran the specific target. This pivot was easily predictable, and I wrote numerous […]
What’s Going Down in China is Very Dangerous – Part 2
What’s Going Down in China is Very Dangerous – Part 2 One of the more concerning ramifications of China’s recent turn toward a more totalitarian stance at home is what it means for the geopolitical environment in the years ahead. Several people asked in the comment section of Part 1 why I care about what’s […]
What’s Going Down in China is Very Dangerous – Part 1
What’s Going Down in China is Very Dangerous – Part 1 I’m sure all of you are aware of the dramatic power play pulled off over the weekend by China’s Communist Party to eliminate term limits for both the president and vice president. Prior to the move, Chinese leaders have stuck to two five-year terms since […]
Insanity Fatigue
Insanity Fatigue Oligarchs, though they speak of deconstructing the administrative state, actually increase deficits and the size and power of law enforcement and the military to protect their global business interests and ensure domestic social control. The parts of the state that serve the common good wither in the name of deregulation and austerity. The […]
Donald Trump’s Superficial Patriotism at the Twilight of U.S. Empire
Donald Trump’s Superficial Patriotism at the Twilight of U.S. Empire Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two […]
Four Pillars for a Better Future: Knowledge, Consciousness, Innovation, Local Action – Part 3
Four Pillars for a Better Future: Knowledge, Consciousness, Innovation, Local Action – Part 3 There’s a reason education sucks, and it’s the same reason it will never ever ever be fixed. It’s never going to get any better. Don’t look for it. Be happy with what you’ve got… because the owners of this country don’t want that. […]
Four Pillars for a Better Future: Knowledge, Consciousness, Innovation, Local Action – Part 1
Four Pillars for a Better Future: Knowledge, Consciousness, Innovation, Local Action – Part 1 For many years now, my message has been that tweaking around the edges of a systemically corrupt and discredited economic and political system is not good enough. Rather, what we need is a full scale, species-wide paradigm shift in the way […]
We Can Do A Lot Better Than This
We Can Do A Lot Better Than This The dark ages still reign over all humanity, and the depth and persistence of this domination are only now becoming clear. Politics is absolutely hopeless. That’s why everything has gone wrong. You have ninety-nine percent of the people thinking “politics,” and hollering and yelling. And that won’t get you anywhere. […]
Self-Reflection at the Twilight of U.S. Empire
Self-Reflection at the Twilight of U.S. Empire There is a true law, a right reason, conformable to nature, universal, unchangeable, eternal, whose commands urge us to duty, and whose prohibitions restrain us from evil. Whether it enjoins or forbids, the good respect its injunctions, and the wicked treat them with indifference. This law cannot be contradicted […]
Global Networks Are Necessary to Overcome Abusive Governments and Oligarchy
Global Networks Are Necessary to Overcome Abusive Governments and Oligarchy The world around us is changing at an incredible pace, and with such change come many pitfalls as well as immeasurable opportunities. At the same time, the more things change the more some things stay the same. For example, the most important issue humans will […]
I Don’t Want Your Leaders
I Don’t Want Your Leaders In 2017, I wrote a lot about how dangerously centralized our political system in the U.S. has become, and how we need to decentralize governance in order to restore power, liberty and policy experimentation to the local level. This notion that a sprawling and culturally diverse nation of 325 million […]
