(De)Constructing the New Normal

(De)Constructing the New Normal

by | Editorial, Ethics

There’s a master class going down in how to make normal what was previously called, “corruption.” The cookbook is pretty simple: Create chaos, the more the better. It diverts and distorts attention. Accept gifts but deny any influence peddling or strings. (747’s and...
“Sycophantic Leadership Bubble”:

“Sycophantic Leadership Bubble”:

by | Opinion

description of Facebook (name changed to Meta) management, according to Sarah Wynn-Williams in her book, Carless People. Seems consistent with Zuckerberg’s payment of $25 million (on behalf of Meta) to the join the similar bubble around the White House these...
Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

by | Justice, Opinion

Pity the poor, for they shall be cut off from aid; Pity the meek, for they shall be made to do pro bono work for a despot; Pity those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be fired. Pity those who mistook retribution for salvation and garnered...
Cartoon Character

Cartoon Character

by | Ethics, Opinion

Sycophants are not proud of their behavior. At heart, they know better. That’s why Ann Telnaes’s boss didn’t like her cartoon. He was probably embarrassed. His paper, The Washington Post, canceled Telnaes’s cartoon which was scheduled to run....
Civics Lesson

Civics Lesson

by | Justice, Opinion

It’s no secret that democracy demands an educated public for its vitality and viability. The electorate needs to be people of well-rounded education in government, science, and the arts. The “prospect of [a] permanent union” depends on education – George Washington...