Technolution Versus Socialution
Yes, those are made-up words. But the issues are genuine.
The Future of American Democracy
We blew it. The game was on the line. We had the ball with eight seconds on the clock, and we, as a society, choked. Instead of seeing the whole court, some of us had tunnel vision. Rather than consider society an entity, a unit, or a family, we voted to serve our selfish interests, whether it was taxes, jobs, the price of gasoline, or some ideological mumbo jumbo.
We the people...
We the people…
Seattle (and ?) Public Transportation
Our little peeing contest in Seattle over public transportation is still slightly unsettled. 😁 Geez, Louise! This shouldn't be that confusing. Berliners love their transit system. Apparently, Parisians, Swedes, and most of Asia do, too. Gee, I wonder what we're doing wrong. It's fascinating how Berliners adore their transit system. And it's not just them; Parisians, Swedes, and most of Asia seem to have cracked the code. I'm genuinely curious: What's the secret?
Ancient Rome - Template For Project 2025?
The goals of Project 2025 appear to be taken from the pages of history. Trump and his acolytes are the ignoble emperors such as Caligula, Nero, and Commodus. The GOP supporting Trump is the modern-day equivalent of the Roman Senate.
The Trust Factor
I voted today, but it was a different approach than I've ever taken.
Probabilites In Politics
I'm a big probability guy; I'm all about looking at the odds when making choices in life and politics. Now that the table is set with the players for the 2024 election and the future of this nation, possibly for the next decade, we're faced with a big decision.
There's Freedom, and There's Freedom
We're going to hear both parties use the word freedom in this presidential campaign. But what do they mean when they say that word?
Feeling Or Fear?
Let’s be clear. Joe Biden suspended his campaign; he didn’t resign or quit. There is a convention to be had from August 19–22. Kamala is the presumptive nominee for president, and she'll name a running mate. Joe will be heavily involved in all that, just as he has been heavily involved in our nation's trajectory for over half of his life. We Democrats like a little drama in our politics, so this is a small bump in the road on the way to victory in November.
Fourth Estate
The Fourth Estate or Fourth Power refers to the press and news media’s advocacy and implicit ability to frame political issues and originated in Britain. In the United States, the phrase "fourth estate" is contrasted with the "fourth branch of government,” a term that originated because no direct equivalents of the estates of the realm exist in the United States. The "fourth estate" is used to emphasize the independence of the press, while the "fourth branch" suggests that the press is not independent of the government.
AI Is Coming To Get Us, Oh My!
There is a legitimate reason to be concerned about AI. Like any new technology, there are shitheads out there who will misuse and abuse this new tool that will revolutionize modern life. The list of how they might try to do that is a long one, but my focus is on the 2024 election.