The Language of Power
On September 28th, CBS aired an Obama 60 Minutes interview with Steve Kroft. While discussing Obama’s war against ISIS, sorry ISIL, Kroft mildly protested that the US is once again “leading the … 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
National Football League: Big Brother’s Ugly Cousin
The NFL provides an amazing display of athletic ability and a nail-biting level of competition at an extremely high pace. Few sports moments can vie with watching a last minute … Continue reading
The Real General Electric
In response to GE’s constantly-running Olympic commercial, Childlike Imagination – What My Mom Does at GE, the Curmudgeons present: The Real General Electric The original for your comparison:
Terrorism Insurance
A friend of mine was renewing the insurance policy on his condo the other day and there was an extra attachment titled ‘Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage’. I had never … Continue reading
Constitution Day, 1984
September 17th being “Constitution Day” in our current 1984 Newspeak world, it’s only fitting that today we found out that a secret government surveillance court has ruled that unlimited domestic … Continue reading
Dissecting Obama’s Syrian War Speech
My responses are inline in bold. I will refrain from responding to inane things, like his first three words, and instead focus on what little substance there is. ————————— My … Continue reading
A Call To Christians About Syria
But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any … Continue reading
