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Rosie the three-legged dragon and the munchkin invasion, part two
When we last left Rosie and Carlitos, they were stuck in the lair by mommy’s decree, barred from joining a party in the enchanted forest, where adult humans and munchkins frolicked. Rosie might not have been interested in that, but the food commanded her attention, causing her to come up with a plan. This is…
The quality of life canard and the irresistible appeal of nostalgia
Though some might claim otherwise, I was there and few would really want to go back to a time when our lives were shorter, far less convenient, far less mobile, and far more of a pain in the ass in almost every measurable way. Over the past several weeks, more than one person has mentioned…
Iran: Do we need or want a deal at this point?
After both of our previous attempts failed largely because Iran has proven completely unable to stop firing missiles for no seemingly sane reason, it appears to be a good time to reconsider our options. Before we begin, I should come clean: Throughout the conflict with Iran I have consistently advocated to make an even less…
Academia, the publishing industry, Jason Arday, bullshit artists, and the 80s cult classic About Last Night
Some of us know the type. Like Bernie Litgo in the movie adapted from David Mamet’s play, they spin wild tales for our amusement, but in academia and publishing, fact is supposed to be far more important than fiction, and processes are said to be in place to ensure only facts get published. In the…
Rosie the three-legged dragon and the munchkin invasion, part one
If Rosie thought her human servants were strange, they were nothing compared to the smaller, far more energetic and unruly versions that invaded her lair from time to time. These little ones, she could make no sense of at all. If Rosie the Three-legged Dragon thought her human servants were strange, they were nothing compared…
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Confessions of a Conservative Atheist 