Category Archives: 2018 SepOct

“Anti-Intellectualism in America” by Richard Hofstadter

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

So many books from the past are getting a second read because of their resonance with our situation today. “It Can’t Happen Here” by Sinclair Lewis or “1984” by George Orwell are classic examples. This month we bring you another … Continue reading →

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Wild and Wacky Kingdom

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

W.C. Fields said “Never work with children or animals” because he knew they’d make him look bad by comparison. We co-opted Fields’ maxim… use children or animals every time you can, because they’ll make you look good in any situation! … Continue reading →

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Popcorn shorts for Sep-Oct

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- The enemies inside our gates

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

We’re told to fear unarmed migrants, to run in fear from ISIS and the Taliban, to cower from the dark skinned folks who want to steal elections that rightly belong to white folks. We’re pushed to fear “the other” because … Continue reading →