What Kind of Country? CODA

Yet every childIs cast from paradise —Into growth and new community,Into vast, ongoingChange. Octavia Butler Let’s do a quick reminder of where our civilization is heading. Globally, the natural support systems of the planet are faltering (in case you don’t quite believe this, and need a confirmation from online, the source of all wisdom, a quick Google AI return reads, “Earth’s natural support systems are … Continue reading What Kind of Country? CODA

America’s Future: Theocracy or Community?

I always say, we have two enemies. We have the outside enemy, and then we have the enemy from within. And the enemy from within, in my opinion, is more dangerous than China, Russia, and all these countries. They’re Marxists and communists and fascists, and they’re sick. We have China, we have Russia, we have all these countries. If you have a smart president, they … Continue reading America’s Future: Theocracy or Community?

Fighting Fire with Fire: Virtual vs. Embodied Tribalism

The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.  African Proverb Over the past couple weeks, Donald Trump has rapidly ramped up his war against all things foreign, liberal, and modern. I am writing this on the morning of June 14th, so his ridiculous Kim-Jong-Donald military parade is scheduled to run concurrently with the nationwide No Kings … Continue reading Fighting Fire with Fire: Virtual vs. Embodied Tribalism