Before the sickos come in, I am just going to say it. What Pamela Cisneros did was not okay. And before somebody decides to make this about politics, capitalism, Bank of America, corporate America, class warfare, mental health, policing, or whatever else they want to use to justify it: a woman was stabbed to deathContinue reading “Before the Sickos Come In: No, Erin Piacenti Did Not āDeserve Itā”
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Luigi Is a Test
Iāve written about the Luigi Mangione case before. But this post isnāt really about him. And it certainly isnāt about taking the side of Luigi or the CEO who was killed. This is something different. This is about what this case says about us. Let me start with something that shouldnāt even have to beContinue reading “Luigi Is a Test”
We Cannot Call for Violence. Even Now. Especially Now.
Last night, shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents. Vice President JD Vance and members of the Cabinet were evacuated. A law enforcement officer was struck, saved only by his bulletproof vest. A suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen,Continue reading “We Cannot Call for Violence. Even Now. Especially Now.”
The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing
One of the most frustrating parts of this whole situation is the tone some commentators are taking. The glibness.The detachment.The refusal to plainly condemn what happened. And I keep thinking about how differently this would be treated if the method of attack were different. Because letās be honest: if this were a workplace shooting, nobodyContinue reading “The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing”
No Exceptions, No Justifications ā Accountability Must Not Become Imitation
This is going to be heavy. And Iām intentionally using censored language hereāār word,ā ār wordist,ā āSA,ā āSAerāābecause the reality behind those words is already serious enough without needing to spell everything out. Let me be clear from the start: what r wordists and SAers do is horrific. It is a violation of another humanContinue reading “No Exceptions, No Justifications ā Accountability Must Not Become Imitation”
Luffy’s Most Toxic Trait: A Critical Reflection
One Piece is a monumental series, lauded for its rich storytelling, complex characters, and emotional depth. As a fan of the series and someone who considers it one of my favorites, itās important to me to engage with the content in a thoughtful and critical manner. That includes reflecting on aspects of the series that,Continue reading “Luffy’s Most Toxic Trait: A Critical Reflection”
Antifa Sucks: Stop the LARPing, Start Doing Something Real
Itās time we get real about Antifa. Letās not sugarcoat it, letās not dance around it, letās call it what it is: cringe, destructive, violent, and pointless. And I donāt mean just a little bit pointless. I mean completely, utterly, in-your-face pointless. These so-called āanti-fascistsā parade around in black from head to toe, covering theirContinue reading “Antifa Sucks: Stop the LARPing, Start Doing Something Real”
āJust Becauseā as a Motive of Its Own
When people hear the phrase ājust because,ā they often treat it as a non-answer. It sounds evasive, dismissive, even childishālike when a kid is asked why they did something and responds with nothing more than a shrug. To most of us, ājust becauseā feels like a refusal to engage with the deeper question of why.Continue reading “āJust Becauseā as a Motive of Its Own”
The Escalation of Violence and the Urgent Need for Radical Empathy
The United States in 2025 is witnessing an alarming acceleration of violence, both in scope and context. From political killings to public altercations, the normalization of violence has seeped into areas that would have once felt unthinkable. The killing of Charlie Kirk in September 2025 is a tragic but telling example of this trend. ItāsContinue reading “The Escalation of Violence and the Urgent Need for Radical Empathy”
Why America Needs Radical Empathy Now More Than Ever
The United States is in crisis. Not just a political crisis, not just an economic crisis, not just a cultural crisisābut a crisis of humanity. Violence has become normalized. Division has hardened into identity. Mistrust is the default. Every headline, every tragedy, every new eruption of outrage points back to the same truth: we noContinue reading “Why America Needs Radical Empathy Now More Than Ever”