Monthly Archives: August 2023

The U.S.A. is the Big Guy, the one with all the guns and all the money, the one everyone is afraid of. When the Big Guy speaks, everyone says, “Yes, Boss.” They better or else. But there are some new … Continue reading →

I am reading Thomas Paine’s Common Sense for the first time. Such lovely 18th century prose, such clear thinking, such high expectations of the reader. I was struck by the fact that he backs all of his arguments, against monarchy … Continue reading →

We are all sinners here. The cult of the guru, the enlightened master, always ends badly. Those who claim that status, explicitly or implicitly, are frauds. Jesus Christ is the only exception to the rule.

Jack Smith has just announced the end of the 236 year run of the Constitution of the United States of America. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted. The Supreme Court may delay things, but in the end the … Continue reading →