Monthly Archives: August 2019

Socialist Economics

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Can A Tinfoil Hat Wearing Blogger Be Insufficiently Paranoid?

I love conspiracy theories but I’m not an idiot. Skepticism and common sense matter; fake moon landings and flat earths are dumb. The only fun conspiracy theories are the ones that turn out to be true. Recently, I made an … Continue reading

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Insightful Observation – KISSASS

I found an interesting article on Quillette. I encourage you to check it out. Here are a few snippets: “…I finally hit upon the key to successfully placing an essay about working-class life in a prominent American publication. You’ve probably … Continue reading

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Two New Blogroll Links

I almost never link to a YouTube channel. The main reason is that I prefer the medium of text to video. I read fast and don’t usually need imagery to keep my interest. Also, YouTube itself is run by duplicitous … Continue reading

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Pizza Hunting

Cat Rotator’s Quarterly has a short fiction post I heartily recommend (hat tip to Bayou Renaissance Man). Here’s a clip to whet your appetite: Gina, holding her breath, watched as the wild pizza rippled toward the trap. “Quiet,” Lui hissed. … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 12: End Like A Boss!

At the flooded campground (sheltered by trees) the wind is whipping; the lake looks worse. This seems like a good time to shit myself with fear. Instead I start “reefing”. To “reef” a sail is to reduce its surface area. … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 11: Once More Into The Breach

Having done absolutely everything I wished to do I can be forgiven for assuming the excitement was over. After breakfast I’d sail back across the waters, get my truck out of car jail, trailer up, and head home. Easy peasy. … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 10: Land Sailing

The next day dawns cheerfully. I’ve slept like a baby in my supertent (probably because I was totally exhausted). Everyone at camp is happy and my coffee is exceptionally tasty. I can’t stop smiling. My boat did well and I … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 9: Playing With Fire

Eventually it’s clear the burger is neither going up nor down so I might as well sail. I leave the truck in car jail and hike back to the beach. Everyone is pretty much “sailed out”. The sun will set … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 8: Wet Asses And Big Smiles

A small short boat (all other things being equal) is slower than a big long boat. We’re the shortest, smallest boat in the “fleet”. About this I give not one fuck. This is my canoe replacement mini-expedition craft and it … Continue reading

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