Furiosa deserves to be an icon of our time.19시간 전 by leguna72 in movieFuriosa deserves to be an icon of our time.I watched Mad Max: Fury Road again this week at one of my local theater's weekly off peak screenings. The movie…
Recycling water like money.그저께 by leguna72 in moneyRecycling water like money.A few years ago I was watching a program on the Weather Channel. The best I can remember about the program was talking…
Inner workings of a bully.3일 전 by leguna72 in bullyingInner workings of a bully.Bullies very often see themselves as heroes - they're enforcing social rules, a task they feel needs to be done. You…
Right now, in this place in history, the left have made free speech a right wing idea.4일 전 by leguna72 in liberalismRight now, in this place in history, the left have made free speech a right wing idea.Back in the 90s, Christopher Hitchens held a public interview with John and Tom Metzger. There were no racist dog…
Pause the FDA before they kill again!5일 전 by leguna72 in vaccinePause the FDA before they kill again!Don’t suspend the J&J vaccine. Suspend the FDA instead - at least until they demonstrate that they understand basic…
Lebanon shooting a gun problem? Or is it a greater issue in society?6일 전 by leguna72 in lebanonLebanon shooting a gun problem? Or is it a greater issue in society?I am sorry but no this is not a gun issue. This is a mental health issue. This is a societal issue. This is an issue…
What makes free speech free?7일 전 by leguna72 in freespeechWhat makes free speech free?Two issues wherein I'm really tired of having the conversation: Hate speech isn't protected by the First…
On the racism of The New York Times.8일 전 by leguna72 in nytOn the racism of The New York Times."With the disproportionate havoc this plague has wreaked on Black and brown people..." — Does that…
"Hey I'd like to support local, BUT..."9일 전 by leguna72 in retail"Hey I'd like to support local, BUT..."...But there needs to be absolutely no inconvenience to me and the transaction needs to be farther tilted to my…
The value of taking notes.10일 전 by leguna72 in barrettThe value of taking notes.I was 24 when I started my career at a family office in Fort Worth. One of the office rules: always, always, always…
I may have reached an epiphany regarding the word "woke."11일 전 by leguna72 in racialI may have reached an epiphany regarding the word "woke."By and large, the white people who strive to be anti-racist recognize the concept of cultural appropriation and…
On day's like today, get outside and enjoy the real world!12일 전 by leguna72 in blogOn day's like today, get outside and enjoy the real world!Bitcoin and crypto's are taking a dive. Amidst broader sentiment that crypto is topping out, I'm sure you're all on…
Do you hate labels?13일 전 by leguna72 in politicsDo you hate labels?Dear people who "hate labels," so deny that they lean in any direction politically: Stop it. You are not…
The Bonfire of the Sanities.14일 전 by leguna72 in politicsThe Bonfire of the Sanities.So that's all right then. The Prime Ministers race commission proves categorically that there is no…
Going against your natural predilection.15일 전 by leguna72 in bigotryGoing against your natural predilection.To me it's wrong when you judge somebody for what they are and can't control - gender, skin color, etc. But it's OK…
When you say nothing at all..16일 전 by leguna72 in storyWhen you say nothing at all..I've heard a lot of people say, "If you can't say anything good about somebody, don't say anything at all." My…
DIE - (Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity)17일 전 by leguna72 in diversityDIE - (Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity)Sounds great. What could go wrong? The idea is that differences, the more the better, and focusing our attention…
The latest news related to the Dan Markel murder and its aftermath. 18일 전 by leguna72 in markelThe latest news related to the Dan Markel murder and its aftermath. Dan was a prominent Florida State law professor murdered by hired killers back in 2014. The authorities think the…
New package proposed by Biden makes buying Bitcoin even more attractive. 18일 전 by leguna72 in taxesNew package proposed by Biden makes buying Bitcoin even more attractive. Biden wants to raise taxes to pay for his spending. He says only those earning $400K will pay. It's a lie. First…
Why do I take pictures of my food?19일 전 by leguna72 in foodWhy do I take pictures of my food?Bruschetta Mussels with white wine Taking pictures of food before eating a meal for me is often a…