It’s in our national anthem, it’s chiseled in stone, it’s known around the world – it’s our motto, our claim to fame as a country, I suppose. Perhaps at one time it was applicable, when it needed to be, but in the years since the American Revolution, that creed, that promise, has become a burden.Continue reading “Land of the “Free,” Home of the “Brave””
Category Archives: Political
Shark Tank Disturbs Me
Hold on tight, I don’t know where this one is going. When I come up with writing ideas, I immediately write them in my phone’s notes so as not to lose the thought. These notes can be quite detailed, outlining just what it is I’m thinking about writing – generally, when the notes are thorough,Continue reading “Shark Tank Disturbs Me”
Thoughts on George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin Trial
I was driving on the highway as the verdict was about to come in. I was nervous that I would miss it, but then I remembered that AM radio exists. I tuned into NPR at the perfect time, the judge was just entering the courtroom. I listened nervously and attentively as I navigated the early-eveningContinue reading “Thoughts on George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin Trial”
The World Changed Beneath You
I write this for the stragglers, those stubborn hangers-on fighting the changing tide. You may have had your time at the top, where everything you did was celebrated, but times have changed; and sadly, you did not change with them. I write this for those who never think they’re wrong, who blame everything on theContinue reading “The World Changed Beneath You”
On Tradition
We as a species cling to our creature comforts, the things we know, love, and understand. We tend not to veer far off our usual track when it comes to just about everything: culture, politics, religion – we treat it all as though we found the definitive answer to all of our problems long ago,Continue reading “On Tradition”
Resisting Political Correctness is Childish
Language is constantly evolving, as well it should. There is no good reason to keep a word or term around once it becomes antiquated, stale, or inapplicable. Keeping a term around once it has outgrown its use is akin to keeping around an old mattress – yes, it still functions as it is, but it’sContinue reading “Resisting Political Correctness is Childish”
Things to Lose in the New World – Volume VII: Royalty
Quite possibly one of the most antiquated social constructs still remaining in developed nations has to be the concept of royalty. I believe I’ve discussed royalty a bit at some point in my writing but not at length, so I wanted to examine it again in light of the recent interview with Meghan Markle andContinue reading “Things to Lose in the New World – Volume VII: Royalty”
The Boring Truth
There are those of us who tend to believe what we hear, those of us who are reasonable skeptics, and those of us who refuse to believe anything at face value. The skeptic will question what they heard, carefully vetting the validity and plausibility before accepting it as fact. But the lattermost of the three,Continue reading “The Boring Truth”
A Fool’s Insurrection
Yesterday marked the official beginning of Donald Trump’s second impeachment. A 13-minute video was shown which compiled footage from January 6, 2021. The video showcased, among other things, just the level of anger and grim determination with which the mob stormed the capitol. The video also showed Donald Trump’s various speeches, tweets, and responses toContinue reading “A Fool’s Insurrection”
Everyone Deserves a Voice, but Not an Audience
With a title like that, I should certainly get some clarifications out of the way. First, I’m absolutely for the freedom of speech, but as you’ll see if you read on, social media has changed the scope and parameters of that freedom – so, un-bunch your undergarments. Secondly, I’m well aware that I myself might notContinue reading “Everyone Deserves a Voice, but Not an Audience”
Christopher Goodlof 