The coming generations have a lot of reasons to hate Baby Boomers. The spiraling national debt. Climate change. Looting Social Security. Having to listen to sixties music all the time. But perhaps […]
America’s low self-esteem problem
Otherwise
Scarlet Johansson doesn’t need defending
The criticism of Johansson is dangerous argument because it cuts both ways. She’s talented, beautiful and rich — the world’s highest paid actress. She’s also outspoken. “Today there’s a lot of emphasis […]
Immigration is about economics
Maybe Mr. Trump’s wall will make a difference. I doubt it. Desperate people do desperate things. Like trying to walk across the Sonoran Desert carrying a child. A six year-old girl died […]
Give Trump his wall
No, it won’t work. Yes, it’s a symbol of racism. And yes, his own party controlled both houses of Congress for two years and refused to give it to him because it’s […]
I’ve stopped watching the NFL because of the owners, not the players
It would be hard to find a less likable bunch. I’m an old white guy from the South. I love football, but not 24/7. Owners have blanketed the airwaves with games, creating […]
Facebook and the “oh shit” moment when Trump supporters reveal their true nature
Because of what they call “political correctness” (and the normal world calls decency) conservatives have long hidden their true selves. But now, they’re emboldened by the election and thanks to tools like Facebook, […]
I almost got in a fight last night
If you back down from loudmouths it just encourages them. Last night I saw guy wearing a “Make America Great Again” tee-shirt at the Y. He was about 35, wore a Navy […]
Trump voters and the need to feel superior
Faulkner was wrong. Mankind will not prevail. Part 2 of a series After weeks of pondering, I think I finally understand the election. Full disclosure. I am an older white male. I grew […]
Do Trump voters really think they’ve won?
There’s good news and bad news for poor white Trump supporters. Part 1 of a series I’ve now gone through my seven stages of grieving over the election. But I’m not at peace. […]
Donald Trump is a genius
It’s easy to be dismissive of Trump. But is it safe to think he’ll get his in the end? No, he’s not a genius like Stephen Hawking or David Foster Wallace or […]
Progressive Culture | Scholars & Rogues 