Monthly Archives: June 2020

Thus Spake Kyle

Kyle Rowland, the only person under 27 whose opinions I seek out on politics and society (he has sharpened and challenged my thinking, I usually agree with him about 95%), responds to my questions: It is difficult to estimate the … Continue reading

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I Am My Show

I’m realizing that my Youtube show (preparation, delivery and aftermath) is about 50% of my life, and deleting a show is like deleting a part of myself. When the shows goes badly, I feel bad. When the show goes well, … Continue reading

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Be Not Afraid

Be not afraid is my motto. There’s no idea or book or fact or theory I am not willing to confront and analyze (though some I don’t think are productive uses of my time). I have no sacred cows. To … Continue reading

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LAT: As peaceful protests continue, LAPD budget could be cut by up to $150 million to reinvest in communities of color

LA mayor Eric Garcetti’s father Gil Garcetti let OJ Simpson get away with murder by moving the case to downtown Los Angeles. His son Eric takes a knee before the people looting the city. Now he wants to take away … Continue reading

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Drew Brees Apologizes For ‘Insensitive’ Comments on Kneeling During Anthem: ‘I Stand With the Black Community’

It takes great courage to be outside the consensus in your field. Report: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees apologized on Thursday for opposing kneeling during the national anthem amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. Brees faced … Continue reading

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