Thought police is a phrase used in the novel Nineteen Eight-Four (1984). Google reveals that its usage has steadily crept up over the years. In 1984 citizens of Oceania were monitored by the thought police for thoughtcrime infractions. I highly recommend reading the book if you haven’t already. In today’s era chock full of assertive liars, we’re bound to encounter thought police that believe you must submit to their will. It’s nearly impossible not to get caught up in the personal pronoun debate these days. I started writing this article to talk about her/him/he/she/it/whatever social and English linguistic constructs. As I work through my thoughts, I’ll provide my view on this movement and argue against pronouns entirely. ...

Matthew Cooke is correct about everything he says in this video. There is no Left. I’ve said it multiple times, and I’ll keep saying it. The Left has no seat at the political power table. The super scary people that want to force everyone to share have no chance of gaining political power anytime soon. Not when the Democratic Party lets corrupt corporate lapdogs like Joe Manchin & Kyrsten Sinema call the shots. ...

Covid vaccination has become a hot political topic. People believe you should get the vaccine no matter what, and on the other side, they’ll get a vaccine over their cold dead bodies. Unsurprisingly, Americans have two extreme and ridiculous points of view that are incompatible with each other. The two sides feed on and need each other to survive with rational people caught in the middle. It’s up to all sensible people to compile some facts and make a decision based on reality. ...

Republican video games require total sensory input and output. For instance, let’s take QAnon; QAnon works a lot like a video game, and it contains puzzles, stories, is multiplayer, and it never ends. However, Republicans draw the line when it comes to simulated video games. Let’s zoom in on Republican video games and their undying hatred for them. A History of Video Game Vilification Republicans have always loved using video games as a scapegoat for societal issues. ...

9/11 was a tragic day for America. I was living in Austria during the Bush years when America invaded Iraq. I watched in horror as Bush told the rest of the world to sit down and shut up while our military bombed innocent people. I was angry that he authorized an invasion of Iraq without unequivocal proof that Iraq was responsible for the attack. I didn’t spend a lot of time engaging in politics when I lived in Austria. I was thankful that I wasn’t in my beloved country while Bush was in office. When I did engage, I wondered at the insanity of it all and the hoop-jumping the Bush administration did to break international law, go lone wolf, and exact revenge. In the end, it was all a power grab meant to secure control of oil in the middle east. It was a fraudulent use of taxpayer money and lives. ...

Trump supporters are a complex subject. My instinct is to rip into them for their childish behavior, but I will refrain from this approach. I’ve already written about why supporting Trump is wrong. I won’t go into that because anyone with morals knows he is an amoral person. If you’re a Trump supporter, follow along as I articulate the problems caused by your loyalty. Division More than anything else, Donald’s intentional efforts to divide us have caused unprecedented unrest. Past Presidents have been divisive, but Trump is by a large margin the most divisive. Trump gets under our skin and compels us to pick up pitchforks. ...

Political influencer activity is at an all-time high. Yes, I realize I am currently acting as a political influencer. Every action taken in this world is a form of influence. When you do something as simple as eating a slice of cake, there’s a high chance you’ll inspire someone else to take a bite. It’s impossible to get around the world of influence that directly maps to power. Who’s Influencing Who? Since you’re reading a political blog, you likely know that CNN and Fox News are professional influencer networks and not new stations. A large percentage of their content is meant to use you to gain power and influence. They rile you up, send you into the world angry, and prepare you for a fight. If you fall prey to the political influencer network’s plan, you’ll believe the sky is falling, and you’ll be ready to do their bidding at the ballot box and the checkout counter. You’ll buy the products they tell you to buy, and you’ll vote against your interests as they tell you their candidate is the best candidate. ...

As I equip my keyboard to write about keyboard warriors, I am fully aware of the irony. I will try to avoid flashing my sword and type clearly on the subject, but no promises. Let’s explore the fascinating world of the keyboard warrior. Outrage Outrage is in fashion. People take to their keyboards to express their rage, and the media caters to their thirst. Most of the content we see is filled with emotional pleas and calls to action. ...

Political absurdity is rampant in the United States of America. I can confidently say this, and I know that most everyone will agree with me. It’s not difficult to see it. Look no further than the 2020 Presidential debates to see an in-your-face manifestation of how absurd politics have become. It’s difficult to watch, and watch I must, or risk my window of opportunity to escape this shit show. Hopefully, we, the people, can turn a corner and get the chaos monkeys off our back before our republic crumbles. ...

Here’s some positivity for a change. I’m amazed by the increasing level of self-awareness my fellow U.S. citizens are participating in. As a collective, many of us are introspective about the atrocities committed against people, and we’re increasingly voicing the facts. The history of the United States is not pretty. It’s full of rich people exploiting people, slavery, oppression, and other ugliness. It’s also a country that has moved with the times, fought for equality, and adapted to difficult situations. ...