Whining
“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” Teddy Roosevelt
Politics
Duplicative Language
At Harvard “Duplicative Language” is a new name for plagiarism. Plagiarism is getting redefined so that Harvard doesn’t have to fire there President. It reminds me of the one liner from Thomas Sowell: “Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” The photo is one I took many years ago of a long forgotten valley in Central California.
Bigotry
“The soft bigotry of low expectations.” George W Bush This thought came to mind when I heard that the President of Harvard had resigned. And that is unfair, but I would have had the same thoughts , had the resignee been a tall, monied scion of an old family. Life is complicated. You try to help. It doesn’t always work. Photo is from the Botero exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden. It is worth going to see. It is worth knowing more about Fernando Botero… Read More »Bigotry
Happy New Year Two
As 2023 ends I want to express again my solidarity with Ukraine and with Israel. You are both in fights you didn’t start, against foes who have evil intent. I wish you success in 2024. On to victory. Hamas and Putin have to go. The photo of Zelensky was taken in London last summer.
A Free Society
The Great Firewall of China The Great Firewall of China is a national effort to censor internet content from those within the country’s borders. It is an indicator of Chinese citizens lack of freedom of speech that their access to sites like Wikipedia and the Wall Street Journal is blocked. The Great Wall didn’t work for long and the Great Firewall will have an even shorter life. I do like the way the name explains concisely what it is. BTW Firewall is a Portmanteau.
Promises Promises
“Decades of entitlement promises are finally running into reality, reality is going to win.” Photo is from a Postcrossing postcard I received. I have no idea where it is from, who took it or if it was heavily colorized. I just know it is stunningly beautiful.
How to give a Speech
“Stand up to be seen.Speak up to be heard.Sit down to be appreciated.“ Pithy advice from Teddy Roosevelt on how to give a political speech.
What Does SORTED Mean?
SEE IT SAY IT SORTED The British Government is attempting to get the British public to speak up when there is a problem. In this context what does SORTED mean?
Recreational Beliefs
Recreational Beliefs Recreational beliefs are beliefs that you hold that don’t effect the way you live your life. For instance: Believing that aliens have landed on earth and the government is covering it up is a recreational belief: Believing that there is a conspiracy to make us all vegetarians is a recreational belief. and believing that Trump actually won the 2020 election is also a recreational belief. Recreational beliefs have use as a signal of group membership; they are easy to hold without demanding any… Read More »Recreational Beliefs
