I’m going to say something that might piss off people on both sides of the political spectrum: The whole āwokeā thing is getting fucking stupid. And no, I’m not saying that from some right-wing, anti-progressive perspective. Quite the opposite. I’m talking about something that has gotten so absurd that we’ve reached the point where basicContinue reading “Woke 1? Woke 2? WTF Are We Doing?”
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Stop the “what if Obama” whataboutism
Both Sides Are Using Democratic Politicians As Whataboutism Punching Bags And It Needs To Stop There is a particular kind of argument that has become so common in American political discourse that most people do not even notice it anymore. It hides in plain sight. It shows up in comment sections, in dinner table arguments,Continue reading “Stop the “what if Obama” whataboutism”
Why I Don’t Go Out More
These riots after the Knicks won the NBA Championship honestly gave me an answer to a question I’ve been asking myself for years. Why don’t I go out more? Why don’t I do more things? Why do I spend so much time at home? Well, I think I found my answer. Because of shit likeContinue reading “Why I Don’t Go Out More”
The Knicks Won the Championship. So Why Are People Rioting?
There was something I didn’t want to talk about until after the season was over. Now that it is, I have to ask: What the actual hell is wrong with some of these people? The Knicks just won the NBA Championship for the first time in over 50 years. This should have been a momentContinue reading “The Knicks Won the Championship. So Why Are People Rioting?”
Elon Musk Becoming the First Trillionaire: A Milestone or a Warning Sign?
As of June 2026, Elon Musk has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire. For some, this is a testament to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of building successful companies. But for many others, this isn’t exactly the news they wanted to hear. This milestone doesn’t just represent one person’s financial success. It also puts aContinue reading “Elon Musk Becoming the First Trillionaire: A Milestone or a Warning Sign?”
Why I Believe MAGA Will Eventually Turn on ICE
One prediction I have about American politics is that eventually a significant portion of the MAGA movement is going to turn on ICE. Not all of them, of course. Political movements are rarely unanimous about anything. But I think there will come a moment when many of the same people who today defend ICE, praiseContinue reading “Why I Believe MAGA Will Eventually Turn on ICE”
The Most NYC Thing Possibleā¦ Except Youāre Not Allowed to Be There
There is something almost poetic about the idea of a ball drop in New York City. It carries weight. It carries symbolism. It carries that very specific kind of chaotic, electric energy that only NYC can produce. You think of crowds packed shoulder to shoulder, people yelling, laughing, counting down together, strangers becoming temporary neighborsContinue reading “The Most NYC Thing Possibleā¦ Except Youāre Not Allowed to Be There”
The Totem Pole Nobody Talks About
There’s a post circulating on social media that got me thinking, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. The idea is simple on the surface but goes pretty deep when you sit with it. The post was drawing a comparison between how quickly Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein were prosecuted andContinue reading “The Totem Pole Nobody Talks About”
The Brilliance of District 9: A Deep Dive into Its Layers of Social Commentary
When a film strikes you as profound years after you first experience it, it is rare. Yet, that is precisely what happened when I recently rewatched District 9, the 2009 science fiction thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp. The last time I saw it, I was a preteen, and much of the deeper commentary flew overContinue reading “The Brilliance of District 9: A Deep Dive into Its Layers of Social Commentary”
The Monsters at the Top: An Allegory of Power in One Piece
In the world of One Piece, the highest echelon of power is occupied by individuals who are, quite literally, monstrous. The hidden ruler, Imu, and the enigmatic, ruthless Gorosei, stand atop the World Government, pulling the strings that determine the fate of nations. These characters are not only symbols of authority but are also craftedContinue reading “The Monsters at the Top: An Allegory of Power in One Piece”