Friday Music: So We Came Across the Water
The other day, I was listening to this TED talk, which discusses the loss of native languages and the prevalence of English in our modern world. As I was listening, I … Continue reading
The State as Country Club Part II: Voting and Representation
Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. ~ H.L. Mencken In the 2012 elections, only 57.5% of those eligible to vote actually cast a ballot … Continue reading
Friday Music: Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn
Apropos of nothing… Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn ~ The White Stripes Singing Li De Li De Li Oh Oh Well A Li De Li De Li Oh Oh Li De … Continue reading
Friday Music: How Am I Gonna Be An Optimist?
For Logan, may he always choose dealing with the sin over clearing the rubble. “Pompeii” by Bastille Eh-eh-o eh-o I was left to my own devices Many days fell away with nothing … Continue reading
Friday Music: Peace and Trust Can Win the Day
For Liam, in whose blood the spirit seems to run true: Led Zeppelin ~ “Immigrant Song” Ah, ah, We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the … Continue reading
Friday Music: Thou My Best Thought, by Day or by Night
The Purple Hulls ~Be Thou My Vision Be Thou my Vision ~Dallan Forgaill/Mary E. Bryne/Eleanor H. Hull Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else … Continue reading
School Daze
Editor’s Note: My apologies for delaying part two of “The State as Country Club”. I did not want to miss the near holiday atmosphere surrounding the first day back to … Continue reading
Friday Music: To do the things she does best…
Because sometimes even non-jam band folks can appreciate a well written Phish song. “Heavy Things” Things are falling down on me Heavy things I could not see When I finally … Continue reading
The State as Country Club, Part I: Government Gifts and Citizenship
It is true that State apologists maintain that taxation is “really” voluntary; one simple but instructive refutation of this claim is to ponder what would happen if the government were … Continue reading
