Another Definition of Civilization

You've heard civilization defined as old men planting trees in whose shade they'll never recline. I submit another definition: Chances are you've come across that quote somewhere. it's attributed to George Mallory, the legendary English alpinist who took part in the first British--and possibly the first successful--attempt to summit Mount…
June 30, 202010 Comments

Martyrdom Is Coming

The next time some Fox News viewer tries to tell you that the current chaos is a result of conflicting 19th century economic theories, show him this video: Republican candidate for local office and professed Catholic Conor Martin documented the attack on Twitter. Yesterday, while praying for peace and unity…
June 29, 202022 Comments
Another Triumph

Another Triumph

The crowdfunder for Combat Frame XSeed: S concluded yesterday on Indiegogo. Here's the final tally: A few relevant metrics: We set a new funding record. That record is higher than the total amount raised from the prior 2 campaigns combined. Almost half of all contributions came directly from Indiegogo itself,…
June 26, 202020 Comments
Expulsion from Paradise

Expulsion from Paradise

Loyal readers know that a key mission of this blog is shedding light on Hollywood's hatred of their audience. Much as A Bridge Too Far proves Pigman's Caine-Hackman hypothesis, the1998 movie Pleasantville epitomizes Hollywood Death Cultism. YouTuber Devon Stack, who reviews movies with a keen eye for both literary criticism and propaganda,…
June 25, 202020 Comments

The Paradox of Tolerance

A favorite pseudo-dialectical tactic of the Left when it comes to defending cancel culture is the paradox of tolerance. As explained by philosopher Karl Popper, the argument goes that a total commitment to tolerance would end up destroying tolerance since intolerant people would eventually take over through coercion or threats.…
June 24, 202024 Comments
Generational Memory Hole

Generational Memory Hole

If you frequent social media and counterculture blogs, it's hard to escape the phenomenon of people wising up to generational differences. Much is made of Strauss-Howe generational theory. Some claim they can predict where the country's heading based on the age of the people in charge cross-referenced with the general…
June 23, 202012 Comments
Who Is Raz?

Who Is Raz?

There may be much more to the warlord of CHAZ than meets the eye, if this Twitter thread by a Washington State rep candidate bears any semblance of the truth. Link Treasury.gov link Clinton Foundation link Now, does Krabach's thread smack of red twine style apophenia? Possibly, but to paraphrase Sam…
June 22, 202011 Comments
Rest in Peace, Ian Holm

Rest in Peace, Ian Holm

It is with heavy heart that I relate to you the sad news of Sir Ian Holm's passing. The acclaimed British stage and screen actor succumbed to Parkinson's Disease-related complications today at age 88. Tributes have flooded in for Lord Of The Rings star Sir Ian Holm, who has died…
June 19, 2020
Paging Dr. Uckmann

Paging Dr. Uckmann

The ongoing clown funeral that is The Last of Us Part II has officially descended into self-insert Gary Stu onanism. Now, who could have inspired TLOU2 character Dr. Uckmann, whose BRAINS we are informed bury the needle at 100? Someone should ask the game's director Neil Druckmann. As usual, Jim's…
June 19, 202017 Comments

Rolling Back Section 230?

If past experience is any indication, it would be wise to reserve belief until we actually see the legislation, but Attorney General Bill Barr has proposed rolling back Big Tech's Section 230 protections. Attorney General William Barr told “Special Report” in the second part of an exclusive interview that aired…
June 17, 20209 Comments