PinnedWe Need a Word for Prejudice Against People in the Global SouthI think it’s clear that many, and perhaps most, people in the developed world have a lack of regard for people in the Global South or low and middle income countries (LMIC). When I say “lack of regard,” I use that literally. They simply don’t think about the lives of…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Feb 22, 2021The Death of LimbaughAn obituary in verse At last, the loathsome man is dead Alas, his death comes far too late His damage done, successors bred His life, his death could not negateRush Limbaugh1 min readRush Limbaugh1 min read
Jun 9, 2020#resistanceA poem To defeat Donald Trump, we may need to concede That our highest ideals are not what we need After all, is a credible rape allegation Enough to derail a good man’s nomination? …Donald Trump1 min readDonald Trump1 min read
Jun 3, 2020How Obama, Clinton, and Biden Would React to the ProtestsWith Trump’s abysmal, authoritarian response to the protests and uprisings sparked by George Floyd’s murder, it’s worth considering how the responses of various Democrats would differ from his. Trump’s response to the protests and uprisings:George Floyd4 min readGeorge Floyd4 min read
Feb 24, 2020When Buttigieg Met BartletButtigieg is the ultimate fantasy President for West Wing fans. Imagine if he met President Bartlet. Buttigieg is terrible. I hopefully don’t need to explain why at this point, but here’s some material on the subject for anyone who needs convincing. After his routing in Nevada he hopefully won’t be…The West Wing10 min readThe West Wing10 min read
Feb 17, 2020Sometimes It Really Is Black and WhiteBlack-and-white morality is largely seen as childish and simplistic. There is a lot of messaging in media about how seeing the shades of grey and different viewpoints of a situation is sign of maturity and adulthood. …Morality2 min readMorality2 min read
Feb 14, 2020Bloomberg and Personal Hatred of TrumpA year ago today (God this election has been long) I wrote some thoughts on Klobuchar entering the race after she got the better of Trump in some Twitter exchange: If she [Klobuchar] can keep getting into Twitter fights and other confrontations with Trump then she can get a huge…Trump5 min readTrump5 min read
Jan 10, 2020The Poet’s LamentWhen you’re relaxed or bored at home Why would you sit and read a poem When you could listen to music instead And soon find that you’re nodding your head Or clapping your hands or tapping your feet Right along with the music’s beat It’s biomusicology Which always beats philology …Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Dec 18, 2019The Boss is Always RightA poem Now listen here, you troublemaker I’m your friend, your best caretaker Once you’re past your silly youth You’ll see we’re telling you the truth See black is white and white is black And two plus two makes five And if you disagree with us And try to make some…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
