Detecting the 'Artful Dodge'
Might be helpful to regularly review this, to ensure we’re able to detect artful dodges.
Continue readingNonsense quote from You Look Nice Today
Mr. Polman, I understand that you are probably not sexually aroused by a liquified Burpee Super Italian. But, please, I beg that you go back to the old recipe. Give me back the sauce I once loved so much.
– Morning Glory - You Look Nice Today
Continue readingHe's not Muslim
The Pew Research Center reported in July that as many as 17 percent of registered voters incorrectly believe Mr. Obama is a Muslim. Just under half correctly identified the president as Christian.
– Madonna: Calling Obama a Muslim meant to be “ironic”
Continue readingNote to Self
Stop with the narrative where you’re the protagonist. Where you come in to save the day, Blue Crush style (bad movie, bad message), without sufficient preparation or experience. You’re bad at writing dialog. The story lacks originality. And you could never sustain that level of charm. That is all.
Continue readingWhat are some news stories the American mainstream media misconstrued and/or presented out of context that ended up helping change American laws or culture?
A summary of news stories presented out of context that end up changing culture and laws anyway.
There are so many wonderful avenues for thought in the linked Quora question. From exposing some of the misconceptions of the early 1990s McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit, to the real cause of our economic crisis, the responses are great reads. Quora often has high quality analysis, from people that know how to think about the details while engaging in civil, ethical debate. I like!
Continue readingDisappointing
Unfortunately there are people on both sides that would make such arguments (the “support X and you’re an idiot” part).
The common man is the majority, and I long for the day when he is able to present a civil, well-thought-out argument.
Continue readingResponse to Romney's RNC speech
From the transcript at TBO.com.
Blockquotes are Mitt’s words, followed by my response to the quote.
I wish President Obama had succeeded because I want America to succeed. But his promises gave way to disappointment and division.
It was neither his promises nor the disappointment that gave way to division. We did that ourselves, and continue to do so, with the political culture/climate we keep alive. The division is caused by our tendency to perpetuate the following:
Continue readingBoosted Boards ... making electric longboards
Concept: Demonize no one
Republicans Or Democrats: The Choice Comes Down To Competing Myths
An article about competing myths in politics.
The two sides of the coin representing what it means to be an American. I’ve got a foot on each side. It’d be better for our country if more of us were open to that.
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