Politics
4-Dimensional Chess as Conspiracy Theory
I think this notion that Trump is playing 4-dimensional chess is reaching conspiracy theory levels of self-delusion. Let me tell you why with numerous citations.
Politics
Political Intelligence
It’s pretty common for the anti-Trump crowd to say that Trump is “stupid” or an “idiot.” And it equally common for the pro-Trump crowd to argue that he’s actually a strategic genius who has been manipulating our perceptions and the media in order to advance his agenda. Both of these positions are, in my view, overstated… although I do like to call the man an idiot myself.
The key is context.
Politics
Impeachment Is Not Inevitable
I’m not saying Olbermann’s predictions are impossible. Stranger things have happened. I’m saying that the evidence is not yet sufficient in my eyes to say that those are the only paths nor is the evidence sufficient to say that those paths will inevitably results in his resignation or removal from office.
I think it is entirely within the bounds of reality for Trump to serve the totality of his first term.
Politics
Two Sides to Net Neutrality.
I hate the very idea of Net Neutrality so much. … But Net Neutrality may be the best way to move forward.
I’m not 100% certain and I can see how thoughtful people who start with the same basic premises that I have could arrive at different conclusions here.
Books
Book Review: Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History
(4 of 5 stars) A really fascinating — if a bit cynical — review of American history mapped along hoaxes, scams, (false) conspiracy theories, religion, cults, post-modernism, and other false beliefs in an attempt to describe and explain our current cultural and political state.
Politics
Elections Are a Symptom, Not a Cause
Trump is the symptom, not the disease. Trump was elected as a reflection of the ideas that are already widely adopted in our culture.
Parenting
Girls in the Boy Scouts and the End of Western Civilization
The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to Read more…
Parenting
Children and the Second Amendment
After the horrible attack in Las Vegas, a lot of people are talking about guns and gun control again. We’ve had a lot of these terrible shootings in the last few years and it’s no surprise to me that people see this as a disturbing trend that needs to be Read more…
LGBT Stuff
Crossposted from FB
I originally wrote this as a FB post and decided to float it over here. I know. Most of my remaining Objectivist friends will already agree with me here. And the rest are probably tired of hearing me go on about this. But this topic gets me really fired up Read more…