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A caged rat’s guide to surviving social distancing

Wow, man. This is something almost none of us could have foreseen. Okay, there was definitely someone who called it a week early, and they should definitely tell me their bets for the Kentucky Derby when it’s finally back on. But I went on record saying “[UR] would never do something like that; I don’t […]

The problem with political consistency

Unless a candidate’s voter base is static, they cannot be lauded as “consistent” in the Sanders fashion. Read More

The military draft is overtly problematic

The draft has rarely worked out positively in America. Read More

Super Bowl halftime show is dangerously sensual

Let’s transform the halftime performance to entertainment that doesn’t promote sex, tight clothing, and pornography. Read More

Under-involved or a balanced life?

This intense involvement is good, but it becomes all-consuming quicker than people care to admit.  Read More

Impeaching Donald Trump is not about Donald Trump

The impeachment of Donald Trump is important objectively and historically, regardless of political alignment, and should be taken seriously. Read More

Megxit is a good move

Meghan and Harry don’t need to remain within the royal family to fulfill their mission of promoting  peace and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom. Read More

What does it mean to be intelligent?

Emotional intelligence should be the ideal quantitative category of intelligence, even if one can succeed without it. Read More

Finding an appropriate holiday greeting

If you know someone’s a Christian, say “Merry Christmas.” If you know they’re Jewish, wish them a “Happy Hanukkah.” If you don’t know, use whatever greeting you want. Read More

You’re so loud. I’m trying to pay attention. 

We (and the government) pay a lot of money to ignore someone significantly more experienced than us, in classes we picked, for hours every week.  Read More