Monthly Archives: July 2017

Recovery

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Luke Ford

When I collapsed into six years of largely bedridden Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) between 21-27 (1988-1994), my peers fled from me (while most people in the second half displayed considerable empathy towards me). I gradually realized that fear of illness … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Get It

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Luke Ford

If a foreigner, be they Russian or Chinese or Saudi Arabian, offered to help me by hurting my enemy, I’d be happy to meet with them. I’d be happy to meet with Stalin to beat Hitler. America partnered with the … Continue reading →

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What Is A ‘Bogan’?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Luke Ford

Who’s behind Urban Dictionary? Aaron Peckham. Jewish? Urban Dictionary: A fascinating beast. The majority of the species are hideously repugnant and unintelligent, and yet they manage to breed in ever-increasing numbers and populate an area known as the outer west. … Continue reading →

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JSwipe Vs Tinder

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Luke Ford

Swiping both apps in Los Angeles shows that more than 90% of the girls on JSwipe appear white compared to about 30% for Tinder. JSwipe girls rarely have tattoos, Tinder girls often have tattoos. Most JSwipe girls appear classy, most … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Pinchas (Numbers 25:10–30:1)

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Luke Ford

The story of the zealot Pinchas seems like a good fit for revolutionaries and bloggers (I just celebrated my 20th blogging anniversary). * Pinchas was the son of a man who married Jethro’s daughter, so he was partially descended from … Continue reading →

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