Origins

I have always had difficulty expressing myself in the local conservative media. They tend not to post my letters. I suspect it might be because of my anti-religious leanings, political views and occasional metaphorical insertions that suggest (at least, lately) that racism, bigotry, malevolence and plain old ignorance, run rampantly through much of the black heart called America.

I have taken this tact for ages. In a moment of personal epiphany, I have sat down at the computer and written letters to local websites and newspapers, submitted them dutifully, and then waited. Occasionally I will be rewarded, but for the most part, nothing. The term 'liberal mainstream media' has little meaning for me, since I see most publications as leaning right of center. I do read 'Tme' on a consistent basis, and 'Atlantic', and occasionally 'The Humanist' (When I can find it.)

I would not describe myself as socialist or atheist, although much of what I will say on this blog might seem that way. I do not ascribe to the oligarchic theory that wealth and power are reason enough to ascend any throne, and I do not recognize superstition as faith or mythology as evidence of anything. I do not believe that my personal health care or energy needs should be left to the discretion of the Titans of the Earth. I do not believe in the individual right to possess guns except in the singular form of sportsmanship (obviously a misnomer). I do not believe in wars, police actions, preemptive strikes, Republicanism, small (and hence, ineffective) government, hell, that morality is a black and white proposition, or in monopolies. Obviously, there is much more, but you get the gist.

I believe that most Americans confuse theocracy for democracy, respect the loudest voice in a political argument, would rather shout than listen, and, in general, retain an anti-intellectual attitude toward philosophy.

I believe in the free and independent country of Texas and encourage those who adhere to the above philosophy to make their way, directly, to its borders.

I will have more to say on the origins of this blog later, but right now I'm feeling a lot better. Thanks, Google.