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I write and podcast about politics, philosophy, the arts, and science.
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Nativism is a key tenet of Trump's worldview, unless you pay him enough and he will switch his position on a dime.

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New podcast is out now! A fun, nostalgic discussion of my two favorite Christmas films... Christmas Vacation and Scrooged. Get it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

When the cold, heavy hand of depression comes to grip your shoulder, its poison seeps into every inch of your body, like a rotting ghost whispering through your veins, its black teeth clicking suicidal missives into the folds of your treasonous brain.

submitted 84 days ago • 1 comment

Depression is such an asshole. It can go away for months and months, then one day it pops back into your life, kicks you in the nuts, and holds a knife to your throat. I'm so fucking sick of this.

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That's a cool bush, eh.

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Conservatives want smaller government and more private enterprise only because private enterprise isn't accountable to the people, while govt is at least nominally accountable.

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New podcast out today from The Gūt Reaction, all about unpacking Trump's donors and initial cabinet picks.

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Enjoying coffee and a cigar on the front porch while the rain pours down outside. Very peaceful. Important to enjoy the little things while we can. ☕💨☔

submitted 91 days ago • 1 comment

My fear is not as much that the military will be deployed domestically to deport millions, it's that we'll have a McCarthy-like, Texas bounty system where neighbors will turn against each other. Whispers, accusations, sideways glances...pure chaos and paranoia.

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