The Doomsday Model

The Doomsday Model

Russian scholar Peter Turchin has developed a model of societal collapse that's already yielded startingly accurate predictions. Acquainting yourself with his work is probably a good idea because, if he maintains his track record, we probably won't be enjoying the next 5-10 years very much.The year 2020 has been kind…
November 17, 202013 Comments
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

The recent post I did on beloved 80s horror-comedy Gremlins hinted that a review of the sequel was forthcoming, so here it is. First off, I mentioned that Gremlins 2: The New Batch belongs to that rare breed of sequel that surpasses the original. Much like the follow up to another little…
November 16, 202013 Comments
Combat Frame Data: MCF-Re124 Refined XSeed Prometheus

Combat Frame Data: MCF-Re124 Refined XSeed Prometheus

MCF-Re124 Refined XSeed Prometheus    Technical Data Model number: MCF-Re124 Code name: Refined XSeed Prometheus Nickname: ReXPro Classification: general purpose combat frame Manufacturer: ISBC Operator: CDF, UCA, UCAF, UCMC, UCN First deployment: CY 60 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19 meters Weight: dry weight 95 metric tons, full weight 110 metric tons…
November 13, 20209 Comments
Gremlins

Gremlins

A common malady among aspiring artists is to get hung up on an established set of rules. That's not to deny that any rules exist. Art is a work performed to a standard. Where artists run into trouble is when a type of creative myopia sets in that sees only…
November 12, 202014 Comments
Forensic Geekery

Forensic Geekery

Spend enough time on this blog, and you'll soon discover that contextualizing the generations, especially in regard to pop culture, gets a lot of page space. The memory-holing of Generation Y that came down from Madison Avenue at the turn of the millennium and only recently fell out of fashion…
November 10, 202022 Comments
Be Not Afraid

Be Not Afraid

 The protracted election circus that's dominated the news all week has my inbox filled with urgent questions from folks who are heavily invested in the outcome. These queries range from asking if the American Dream is really dead (it died a long time ago) to speculating that all this chaos…
November 9, 202011 Comments
Combat Frame Data: MCF-123 XSeed Marine

Combat Frame Data: MCF-123 XSeed Marine

MCF-123 XSeed Marine    Technical Data Model number: MCF-123 Code name: XSeed Marine Nickname: Marine Classification: mass production heavy assault combat frame Manufacturer: UC Arms Operator: UC Marine Corps First deployment: CY 81 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19 meters Weight: dry weight 95 metric tons, full weight 145 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor…
November 6, 20204 Comments
They Just Can’t Say It

They Just Can’t Say It

Secular scolds who try to co-opt Christian morality to puff themselves up just cannot confess Jesus' Lordship and divinity.A commenter on a recent post demonstrates.As you can see by the timestamps, the customary 24 hours, and more, have elapsed with no reply. Witch confirmed.Don't let wolves in sheep's clothing claim…
November 5, 202013 Comments
BananAmerica

BananAmerica

 Rarely do I quote myself on this blog, but in this case, I think it's warranted. On this year's anniversary of 9-11, I wrote:Those mail-in ballots are the key. Far more Democrats than Republicans--a majority, in fact--plan to vote by mail. Most of those ballots will not be counted until…
November 4, 202024 Comments
The Order of Charity

The Order of Charity

 The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches as follows on the reciprocal rights and responsibilities of citizens and legitimate leaders:Those subject to authority should regard those in authority as representatives of God, who has made them stewards of his gifts:43 "Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution....…
November 3, 202012 Comments