By Stephen L. Hall It is oft said that form follows function, which can mean various things, but essentially that the shape of things follows the purpose they are designed to accomplish. Engineering, architecture, and manufacturers tend towards similar designs … Continue reading
Good morning. I know you’re all accustomed to amazingly brilliant words from Stephen on Mondays but his post has been delayed. And since I have nothing brilliant or amazing to say, please accept this open thread in its place and … Continue reading
Happy Thursday. Today’s thoughts are brought to us by DJH So I’ve made my thoughts on healthcare pretty clear in the past. But I’ve never really explained what we should do in any real detail. And I’ve never really … Continue reading
By Ruy Diaz In the popular mind, purity belongs to conservatism. In the novels and films of the time, crusty conservative oppressors try to prevent people from having fun. This is especially true regarding sexual purity—the list of conservative movie … Continue reading
By Stephen L.Hall It is time we seriously contemplated a less serious portion of the Constitution with respect to human nature, comity among nations, and the modern global political situation. “The Congress shall have the Power To . . . … Continue reading
Over the weekend Donald Trump’s Twitter account tweeted a very amusing .gif of him wrestling CNN. It was a laugh, most people thought it was funny and everyone moved on right? The Media, especially CNN, did not. They said that … Continue reading
Today we have a guest post from Ruy Diaz! Thank you Ruy! Every film influences in the way of propaganda. I don’t say every film advances a hidden agenda or a slanted worldview, though too many do so. Such propagandistic … Continue reading
As you all know, today is America’s Independence Day! Woo hoo!! Happy Birthday to the greatest country evah! While you’re celebrating, have a ton of fun, be safe and take a moment to remember those who sacrificed everything to make … Continue reading
Monday morning thoughts by Stephen L. Hall. An issue recently appeared in a conversation regarding an important legal principle which I have noticed recently has further reach into understanding societies around that world that I had previously conceived. The definition … Continue reading
This has been covered previously about the Handmaid’s Tale and the current Feminists attachment to the novel and TV series. They give the impression the world of Gilead (which if you pronounce it phonetically “guy” “lead”, get it? Clever right?) … Continue reading
