A Rational Take On An Increasingly Weird World
Congratulations, Mr. President. You’ve been waiting a long time to hear those words. I vaguely remember a campaign in my youth, in 1988, when a few questionable people pointed out a few questionable things in your speeches and it seemed to disqualify you, back when even a question of integrity problems were disqualifying for a …
They didn’t tell me in school that death smells like shit. I wonder if that would have made a difference. Would you have stayed away from heroin if you had known that your life was going to end with you detoxing in a coma, your bodily excretions pouring into a bag that hangs from your …
Dear Greta: I struggled with writing this to you. I’ll explain later, but that needs to be said. I want you to know that I admire you deeply. Your passion is astounding. Your grasp of the pertinent information is impressive. Your urgency is palpable, and your cause is noble. Your English is better than mine, …
This article originally appeared as a contribution to OnyxTruth.com on July 20, 2016. If I’ve discovered anything on this journey – my self-discovery and the subsequent waking of my abolitionist bent – it’s that liberals are often the worst about denying their own bias. Well-meaning, outwardly-decent people who are appalled at institutionalized racism. People who try hard to …
This article originally appeared as a contribution to OnyxTruth.com on July 15, 2016. “Words Used To Describe Hillary Clinton, Mr. Trebek.” I’ve been doing some thinking. I’ve been hesitant to vote for Hillary Clinton. A lot of thinking. The usual thoughts. There’s so much water under the bridge between me and Hillary. She’s been investigated by everybody under …
This article originally appeared as a contribution to OnyxTruth.com on July 8, 2016. Say it today. Say every one of their names. Say them out loud. Because it’s too late to say it when they’re gone. Gil, the light skin hero. Dr. Charles Sweat, the thoracic surgeon. Ricky Hinds, the Navy veteran. Johnny Silvercloud, the Soul Brotha …
This article originally appeared as a contribution to OnyxTruth.com on July 6, 2016. Gary Johnson is someone I could get behind. If Gary Johnson was a Republican, I’d vote for him. Whoa. Huh? I’ve often said that I’d be a conservative if there weren’t so many damn Republicans. And it’s true. Conservatives are supposed to want the government …
This article originally appeared as a contribution to OnyxTruth.com on February 24, 2016. Whether or not you agree with his politics, Donald Trump’s brilliance can’t be overstated. This man is far from ignorant. And he’s crushing an entire field of professional politicians at their own game. Think about it. This is a guy who has managed to …