Recreational Outrage
A hobbyist’s guide to feeling furious.
Independent cultural and political commentary on media narratives, institutions, ideology, and public life.
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Rules for Thee, Riches for Me
A critique of political wealth, public service, and perceived double standards in the financial lives of elected officials.
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And Justice For All
An argument for consistent standards of evidence, testimony, and accountability in politically charged investigations.
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The Holy Grail of the Epstein Files
Commentary on the Epstein files, partisan expectations, media narratives, and the difficulty of separating evidence from political wish-casting.
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An Open Letter to Western Leftists
An open letter about political division, shared goals, persuasion, and the possibility of disagreement without dehumanization.
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To the Extreme
A historical and political essay tracing polarization, extremism, and the erosion of a workable democratic center.
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How Many Licks Does It Take…
A defense of political centrism, compromise, and choosing policies on their merits rather than through party loyalty.
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The Cult of Benevolent Bigotry
A polemical essay defining extremism and examining how moral certainty can harden into ideological intolerance.
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Community Safety
Commentary on protest, law enforcement, escalation, and the competing meanings attached to community safety.
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Beam Me Up, Scotty
A skeptical review of modern UFO disclosure claims, official testimony, documentary storytelling, and public evidence.
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Trump Inventory
A wide-ranging assessment of Donald Trump, the stories told about him, and the gap between political record and social-media mythology.