Come See The Violence Inherent In The System

I was just watching some videos of the union violence in Michigan and was somewhat unsurprised by a few things: The union members are mad about “free loaders” or “free riders”. These are non-union members who supposedly benefit from the deals that the union bargaining unit cut with management. They want to force people who…

If This Sort Of Stupidity Is Not Reversed, We Will Not Survive

This post is about the 180 degree rule, but it is about much, much more than that. Please, you need to read this story if you are going to understand the point which follows: Obama’s pollster: Republicans have a tolerance problem The story ends with these words: He also points out that Romney won the…

Hating Christ

I just can’t understand why there are people who are so filled with hate for a religion that is not forced on anyone, teaches that each person can accept or reject it, requires no one to attend services or give money unless they feel compelled of their own conscience to do so, preaches against homosexuality/doesn’t…

Dolemite Unchained

What did I tell you? Blaxploitation: Tarantino’s affinity for black culture and interest in the ways blacks and whites relate have always been evident, but they’ve never before been front and center to the extent that they are in Django Unchained. Some might object to the writer-director’s tone, historical liberties, comic japes or other issues, but there…

Twenty Things A Mother Should Tell Her Son

I saw this on FaceBook and thought it to be good advice: Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble. And maybe even throw or catch. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don’t…