Category: Politics
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My Political Compass: 15 Years
2019 Political Compass results
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Checking the Fluids
2018 Political Compass results
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Political Compass Test, Part XIV
2017 Political Compass results
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
What to get for your congresscritter on Valentine’s Day.
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Send In The Marines
Look, I have an idea. Let’s let the military handle policing. What, that’s a bad idea? Yes, yes, I know about the Posse Comitatus Act. I know that “military occupation” isn’t exactly a happy thought. But hear me out here – this is actually a legitimate idea. Let’s be clear, I’m not talking about the…
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Priorities In Order
It’s safe to say there are some problems facing America right now, and here we are in the midst of a presidential election in a year where there is no incumbent running. There will be a change in leadership. This should be a time to reflect on the issues of the day, such as: Despite…
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Waiting For Black Jesus
So much to unpack in this image. So terribly, terribly much. First off, Jonathan Bachman deserves a Pulitzer for this. I understand right place, right time, perfect timing on the shutter, but this is an iconic photo. Iesha Evans stands like a perfect statue of peace, eyes closed against the oncoming wave, arms crossed in…
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Political Compass Time, 2016 Edition!
2016 Political Compass results
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Terrorists Strike on American Soil
Ahmed Mohamed was arrested for making a hoax bomb. That’s the official reason for his arrest. But that’s not why he was arrested. The why of why he was arrested is a little more complicated, but it boils down pretty succinctly to bigotry, xenophobia, and terrorism. Let’s get a few things straight, this wasn’t a…
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Pretty Good Week, Right?
Weeks like this don’t come along very often. Victory after victory after victory, with barely enough time to breathe in between, and most of them coming from a recently suspect Supreme Court. States don’t have to allow hate symbols on license plates Southern arch-conservatives saying it’s time to take down the traitor flag a decision…