Trumpism
South Park - proud to be a Coloradan
South Park is knocking it out of the park this year. Here's a clip from this season's 27, episode 1: It's not that I hate the right. It's just that we disagree. And we're so far off, we can'
spinbackwards
human. I see it as my moral obligation to society to reallocate capital to the future to create a reality children happily exist in.
Tech
Here comes the sun
I've been a little discouraged lately. But this piece by Bill McKibben picked me up. 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a MomentIn the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.The New YorkerBill
Gaza
Bono is a charade
I wrote about Bono in another post. Here's a more in depth view on Mint Press News. The Frontman of Empire: How Bono’s “Activism” Serves the PowerfulAlan Maclead uncovers U2 lead singer Bono’s ties to war criminals, murky government-funded think-tanks and megacorporations.MintPress NewsAlan Macleod I
Watches
notes from the field - Aspen Watch Week
Howdy, Went to Watch Week Aspen yesterday. Aspen hasn’t been cool for years. But still. I thought I’d talk to more at the gig who appreciated the fine art of watch making. Mostly, the crowd seemed dull and colorless. Their attraction seemed to be status. I find it
Bad Signs
Good Sign
I spotted this the other day at the post office in town. This didn't come with the car. Someone got an inspiration, thought about, then invested time and money to put this on the hood of their car. Bravo and Hooray to them! I've written about
Gaza
Bono launders what he knows nothing about
Bono made this speech at the Ivor Novello Awards in May. Here's the text: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining it wasn't a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was then and is now a rebellious
Gaza
The extermination and genocide started long before October 7
A while back I was critical of the campus protestors for not showing concern for all the other atrocities that are happening in the world. It wasn't that I was against their protests, I just thought they were Johnny-come-lately's. Since then I've continued studying
Gaza
Led By Donkeys presents the Labour Party with life in Gaza
Renee and I are proud supporters of Led By Donkeys, a UK based activist group that's about art, activism, and accountability. LBD makes videos (art) from the direct actions they take (activism) that speak truth to power (accountability). Their YouTube channel is here: Led By DonkeysArt, activism and
Gaza
How Israel Weaponizes Archaeology
Readers of this blog know I've been studying the Israel Palestine conflict since Hamas fought back against Israel on 10-7-23. At the core, Israel claims Palestine as theirs because of passages in the Old Testament that reference Judea and Samaria as the historical homeland of Jewish people. I
Norman Finkelstein
Norman Finkelstein on free speech and antisemitism
Norman Finkelstein has devoted 40+ years of his life studying the Israeli Palestinian conflict. He doesn't refer to the conflict as a war, he calls it an extermination. In that, the Israeli government has been systematically exterminating the Palestinian population in Gaza. Finkelstein lists pages of references as
Crypto
is it really a new day one?
Just starting to take a look at what's new with base. Here's my first take. In today's big reveal, Brian Armstrong first takes the stage. Brian is the CEO of Coinbase. Brian backs Trump, a far-right brand of politics best thought of as autocratic
A-Basin
A-Basin closing day
Howdy, Today was the last day of the season at A-Basin. And of course, the end of pond skimming season. The forecast was a high in low 60's. So I got there early, wanting to get my laps in before things got out of hand. Those are my