The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that’s not hyperbole. However, it is chock full of religious dogma. It’s a pithy observation packed with meaning; it is better to phrase this truth without the religious dogma. We’re blind to the future The technology industry abides by the Agile Manifesto, and the manifesto embraces the fact that humans, even intelligent engineers, cannot predict the future. ...

We cannot vote third party; I wish that we had the luxury to vote third party in the upcoming election. I would much rather abstain from this election. Unfortunately, the system is rigged for either a Republican or Democratic candidate to win and no other parties have a chance. If we implemented a ranked-choice voting system, we might end up with better candidates in office but alas that is not our current reality. ...

I’m tired of hearing rants like this one and others from people that take no responsibility at all. I ran across this rant today, which sounds reasonable if you’re a complete asshole. The following is a rebuttal to this rant filled with misconceptions and selfishness. “I need to rant for just a moment. I’m getting old and I’ve worked hard all my life. I have made my reputation, the good and the bad, I didn’t inherit my job or my income, and I have worked hard to get where I am in life. I have juggled my job, my family, and made many sacrifices up front to secure a life for me. Nothing came free, I paid for it all.” ...

Left vs. Right, it’s on the lips of most U.S. citizens. I’m not a Democrat or a Republican. I’m a concerned citizen, and here are some of my observations about divisive politics in The United States of America. Discussions Many people live on Twitter these days. It’s not difficult to see the birds-eye view of political discourse in America. Statements filled with lies, hate, fear, and division have spread across the Democrat and Republican parties. ...

Fascism, another warning to follow up with my previous warning. The Republican National Convention is underway, and the footage is striking. It’s striking in all the wrong ways. It’s like a punch to the face and a frying pan to the mouth. Here’s a sneak preview of the stunning footage from Nazi Germany. In the following footage, I present a video of Nazi Germany in full color. Enjoy the plethora of flags strewn everywhere, stay for the disturbing YouTube comments. Yes, there have been a lot of flag-waving moments before this, but c’mon when will we take the signs seriously? ...

I weep My heart constricts I can barely breathe What is happening? I was the great collaborator My voice once the wise voice of peace November 2016 I now lead the division I weep I look to the past and reflect When did my role reverse? Who am I? I fell from my pedestal Will you save me? Will you rebuke fear, hate, and lies? Will you unite us? A virus name fear runs in my veins At my feet, I see an empty syringe of hate Division bleeds from the needle Lies slow drip into my heart ...

Learn the real reason you want to hate Trump narrated by a traditionalist Christian news organization named The Remnant and directed by a cradle catholic, Michael Matt, whose father founded it in 1968. Religion is dangerous when dogma is established, and reason cannot penetrate it. It’s safe to say that The Remnant adheres to and promotes dangerous religious dogma. Fundamentalist Christians justify voting for Trump on one hand yet condemn people for sinning on the other hand by using dogma as leverage. ...

Change the political system? It’s possible, but it isn’t easy because a human’s attention is an unapologetic discriminator. Have you ever seen a light fixture covered with cobwebs and dust and only realized it was dirty when you saw it? I’m not a fan of assuming things, but I’ll assume you have. We get so used to ignoring details as humans that some things never change when they should. Here are some observations about societal fixtures that are imbalanced in the United States. ...

It has been some time since I started engaging in deep self-reflection. It has helped me immensely and is a cornerstone of my self-development efforts. A large part of us is beginning to reflect on the state of our social contract. The Coronavirus is forcing many of us to stop and think about everything. When I started self-reflecting, it wasn’t easy. It took years to recognize the ways I was limiting myself. Many of my habits were self-destructive and thwarted most of my self-improvement efforts. I’m happy to say that most of the epic battles are over, and I feel in tune with the world now. My fear is diminished, my strength is way up, and I’m ready to take on the planet. ...

Iron Fists It’s open season on Freedom. We can only hope for a purple wave. We are living in a police state. On July 25th, 2020, in downtown Portland, this is what is happening in the United States. Navy vets, like Chris David, are beaten on the street for asking why fascists are being fascists. ...