Commentary

  • Two books I abandoned reading but stopped short of burning

    Two books I abandoned reading but stopped short of burning

    The author reflects on their disappointment with two books: “Sapiens,” criticizing its justification of imperialism, and Obama’s memoir, which revealed disillusionment with his presidency amidst U.S. imperialism. Read more

  • Hollywood is a sh1te mill

    Hollywood is a sh1te mill

    The author critiques post-election reactions and highlights Hollywood’s role in promoting American exceptionalism and propaganda, revealing the industry’s glorification of war, violence, and celebrity culture as deceptive constructs. Read more

  • Democratic Party Score Spectacular Own Goal

    Democratic Party Score Spectacular Own Goal

    The 2024 election’s outcome showed Trump’s unexpected ease in winning, reflecting the Democratic Party’s failure to address key voter concerns, ultimately leading to their own downfall and calling for generational change in leadership. Read more

  • Tidal Streams For October

    Tidal Streams For October

    My October listening history from Tidal is in. The number of songs I chose to listen to from these artists appears to be just about equal. Before posting my favourite tracks, I’ll share interesting notes on some artists. I’m sure the first four are familiar artists, but Eivor may be unknown to most people. Eivor… Read more

  • The Ambassador who cried wolf

    The Ambassador who cried wolf

    The misuse of antisemitism accusations to silence critics of Israel has escalated since October 7th, undermining genuine concerns and leading to orchestrated smear campaigns against outspoken individuals like Francesca Albanese. Read more

  • Make America have choice again

    The author critiques the US electoral system as corrupt and convoluted, showing that candidates are manipulated by an elitist donor class, leaving voters with an illusion of choice between equally undesirable options. Read more