Why we won’t stop making the world a “mess” . . . yet

I've made the argument that getting rid of government is a good idea.  I’ve also argued that traditional tools for sparking change—demonstrations, public marches, and such, as well as charismatic leaders leading the masses on a cause—are the tactics of a bygone era. If I'm right,  you are the only person capable of creating the world … Continue reading Why we won’t stop making the world a “mess” . . . yet

The Establishment is not on your side

Some people—mostly anarchists—have come to this realization already. Yes, government, the law, the constitution, all these things have preserved a measure of comfort and safety.  But at what cost?  Obviously, an acceptable cost until recently.  Now many more beyond the anarchist set are seeing the establishment for what it is—a self-perpetuating, self-interest–preserving institution. Just like everything … Continue reading The Establishment is not on your side

There’s no functional difference between Democrats and Republicans

We are a nation politically divided. Democrats and Republicans alike fervently hold unwaveringly to the ideological tenets of their party. Effectively blind to any contribution from across the aisle it's a wonder if we'll ever see again the rise of bipartisanship. Each views the other in pejoratives. An increasingly polarized political environment exacerbates the rhetoric. … Continue reading There’s no functional difference between Democrats and Republicans

Why we should be thanking the Dems, the GOP and the corporate leaders

We're hard on our political, financial, and industrial leaders. Maybe what we should be doing is thanking them instead. The Democrats are doing everything they can to inflame those on the right. Two elections ago, the Dems pulled out the nuclear option in having a black man run and win (two times in a row) … Continue reading Why we should be thanking the Dems, the GOP and the corporate leaders