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Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The “We” in that headline points at two distinct collectives. The Society of Honor has declined in readership due to four circumstances: The blog is more influential as a source of insight and direction if more people read and carry the ideas off elsewhere. That certainly is not necessary … Continue reading
How to be smarter than other people
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We are smarter than some, not as smart as others. In today’s environment we have special challenges. Bullies define smart as power, the ability to make others squirm or give up. Muscle smarts. Well, I personally think that is not actually smart because it casts pain upon others, it … Continue reading
The Receptors, Part 2
Literature, Amusement, and Politics in the Philippines By Lance Corporal X “I had Ted from the Korean desk suggest to his boy Yoon to do a martial law.” “Why?” “Because, Ted lost a bet!” “No , I mean why martial law?” “M, we don’t really know how all this works. But for sure there’s no … Continue reading
“Olfactory and gustatory receptors is how we’re doing all of this.”
Literature, Amusement, and Politics in the Philippines By Lance Corporal X “You mean smell and taste?!! How is that even possible?” “I don’t really understand it myself, but they say it’s all quantum superposition.” “So I was recruited for my sense of smell and taste?” “Yes and no. Your psionics is off the charts too.” … Continue reading
Living a Lie
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We all live a lie, using crutches to keep us anchored and prevent us from going crazy in the unpredictability, risk, and stresses of events we cannot control. My pen name, Joe America, is a lie that keeps my family safe and readers guessing. The idealized America that I’ve … Continue reading
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