The statement itself wasn’t necessarily a big deal, but a couple of days ago I logged out of Facebook on my laptop and shut off the app on my phone. The reason: politics in this country has become a hate fest and not only on my newsfeed, but also on the comments on the posts … Continue reading Check Your Hatred at the Door
Republicans
Gingrich, janitors, the 1%, and you and me
First of all, do yourself a favor and watch this movie: http://www.philosopherkingsmovie.com/ The defining moment during this Republican presidential primary season came for me when Newt Gingrich suggested that school systems get rid of most of their janitors in order to hire students. It wasn't just what he said, it was the subsequent response and lack … Continue reading Gingrich, janitors, the 1%, and you and me
It’s been a while…
I've spend so much time away from this blog, it's as if it isn't mine. Last years elections wore me out as I got sick of the mudslinging between the candidates supporters. But I'm back. Some thoughs: The mainstream media loves Barack Obama like the way a college student loves beer. The Republicans haven't seemed … Continue reading It’s been a while…