History suggests that major social policy unfolds on a continuum. The Social Security Act of 1935 disappointed liberal New Dealers because what was called “old-age insurance” covered only about half the adult population. It excluded farmhands, domestics, employees of small businesses, and most blacks. That was because FDR needed the votes of Southern Democrats, the […]
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It’s all been an allegory for years on the page, but here’s an example of folks putting SF tropes to good use in real world interactions.
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“Superman and his buddies will be uniting with The 99, superheroes already popular in the Middle East and who personify the 99 attributes of Allah. Created by Kuwaiti-based Teshkeel Media, The 99 are ordinary people who develop special abilities after coming into contact with a mystical glass. They do not have secret identities and include
“You’re going to get this treatment your whole life. What are you going to do, stand up every time?” Well… YEAH.
“We are not a game, Nicholas.” I am sad we had to have a white male protag to follow around in order to tell a black guy’s story. The Ugandan doctor who saves his ass would have made a much better protagonist. Forest Whitaker is amazing in this movie. It’s worth every blessed penny to
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I do wonder when we’ll hit the tipping point. Think it’ll take as long as 10 years? The buildup, sure, I understand that taking 10 years, but once you hit the tipping point, the rest should come on down just like dominoes. Til then, keep on truckin.
It’s fascinating to watch the three steps forward two steps back tidal wave of social change. I can’t help but think this is what it was like with women getting the right to vote… This slow, building tide. One state here, one state there, until the whole country finally realized: 1) The world’s not going
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These jelly-fish cloud bursts are about what I imagined Nasheenian/Chenjan bursts would look like in God’s War. As noted in the video, it’s illegal as per the Geneva conventions.
White Phosphorus Used in Gaza Read More »
I’m on page 92 of The Electric Church. I picked this one up because it’s about a Gunner, an assassin, who gets hired by the government, puts together a team, and goes after a religious organization. This should sound a tad familiar to those who’ve been following God’s War. The main character is snarky and
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I haven’t been proud to be an American in over 10 years. I’m still, not, particularly, but I have hope that someday soon I will be.
Honestly, These Speeches Just Keep Getting Better Read More »