Donald Trump is almost heroic–really. Find out what our philosophical, cultural, and religious ancestors recommend we do to weather the Trump Era.   Credits: Music: “From Then to Now” by Cutside; “I and I” by Downbeat; “Huzzam Oyun Havasi” by Seyyah; “Vari Hasapiko” by The Rosen Sisters; “Mary Celeste” by Kevin MacLeod; “Outside Poolside” by … Continue reading Right Noise [A Tale of Two (Ancient) Cities]

Have both political parties made a Faustian bargain that threatens sexual assault victims? So far, it appears so. Credits: Gallup Poll Conyers Resigns 2nd Debate of 2016 Washington Post: Russell Moore Music: “She Gave You Everything” by ABSRDST; “1969” by Matte Black; “Ignorance is Bliss” by MindsEye and Dr. Rinkel

Do you hate political cliches with a passion? Me too. Here are some of the cliches that drive me crazy.   Credits: Music: “From Then to Now” by Cutside; “Old Ways” by Josh Armistead; “Motet for Soprano and Orchestra Larghetto” by Advent Chamber Orchestra; “The Forlorn” by Starseed

The Democrats just can’t stop whining about their loss–much to the joy of President Trump. Part of their plan is to attack the Electoral College. Is this a good idea, or a bad one steeped in sour grapes? The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake weighs in. So do I.   Credits: “Dear Democrats: It’s Time to … Continue reading Right Noise ShortCut [Abolish the Electoral College?]

After a domestic terror attack in Las Vegas shocks the nation, Bret Stephens illustrates how broken the gun control debate in America has become. Is his recommendation sane? Or should we consider another way? Repeal the 2nd Amendment Firearm and Injury Center Report (reported by Mother Jones) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention statistics on Suicide … Continue reading Right Noise ShortCut [A Sane Society’s 2nd Amendment]

Vaccines Save Lives Bashar al Assad Used Chemical Weapons against the Syrian People Chem-trails are Condensation “The Death of Expertise” (book)  by: Dr. Tom Nichols “The Death of Expertise” (essay in Foreign Affairs Magazine) by: Dr. Tom Nichols “On the Value of Skepticism” by Bertrand Russell Music: “From Then to Now” by Cutside; “Adamantium (part … Continue reading Right Noise [The Death of Expertise]

How to Help Houston: Donations to the Red Cross for those affected by Harvey can be made online or text HARVEY to 90999. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online. Catholic Charities is accepting donations online or text CCUSADISASTER to 71777 to donate. Airbnb is waiving all service fees for those affected by … Continue reading Right Noise ShortCut [Imaging & Analysis]

Barry Posen : “It’s Time to Make Afghanistan Someone Else’s Problem“ Vance Serchuk: “America Needs to Stay in Afghanistan“ George W. Bush: “Outlining the Afghan Mission,” “Iraq Invasion“ Barack Obama: “Bin Laden Dead,” “Afghanistan Withdrawal“ Donald Trump: “Build America, Not Afghanistan,” “Speech on Afghanistan Policy“ Ted Galen Carpenter: “How the Drug War in Afghanistan Undermines … Continue reading Right Noise ShortCut [Afghanistan…Again]

Bishop James Dukes Wants to Remove Washington from Chicago’s Washington Park House of Shame Slave Market in New Orleans Donald Trump on George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Memorials Laura Tillman: “The Long Shadow of Small Ghosts: Murder and Memory in an American City” Music Credits: “Sooner or Later” (featuring Christina Courtin) by Amanyth; “Dirty … Continue reading Right Noise ShortCut [Monuments & Memorials]