Janet Goodman-ClarkeThe Empty Void of “Blue No Matter Who”Ah, “Blue No Matter Who” (aka BNMW, for those who are Twitter obsessed). For centrists, that’s been a rallying cry since the 2016 election…Oct 16, 2019Oct 16, 2019
Janet Goodman-ClarkeOrwell, Language and Lots of Steps in BetweenBut if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. — George Orwell (aka Eric Arthur Blair)Oct 15, 2019Oct 15, 2019
Janet Goodman-ClarkeThinking Critically in Principles (and other Rational Tips n’ Tidbits)Let’s talk principles, you and I. No, not in terms of high school figureheads. Rather, the kind of concepts that are the building blocks…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
Janet Goodman-ClarkeLet’s Get Metaphysical (In Science and Politics, Rational Abstractions Count).What makes humans… well, human? Granted, DNA plays a part. But what makes us special (though not necessarily unique to this planet) is…Apr 27, 2019Apr 27, 2019
Janet Goodman-ClarkeYou Can’t Hide From Politics…In 1980, the band Rush released the song Freewill on the album Permanent Waves.Apr 24, 2019Apr 24, 2019
Janet Goodman-ClarkeQuick Musings re: Gun Control vs. 2nd Amendment (how to bridge the gap between different views?)This issue is — admittedly — a complicated and tender topic. There are just so *many* aspects to consider and factor into the calculation:Feb 17, 20181Feb 17, 20181
Janet Goodman-ClarkeAn ultra-quick musing on Dem-Enter vs. Exit (and other false dichotomies)I can’t claim this is necessarily my ultimate wish, but if *only* we could rid the world and the human mind of tribalism and false…Feb 17, 2018Feb 17, 2018
Janet Goodman-ClarkeA Guide to Political Survival in 2018:Five Fast Questions You Should Ask (Yourself)Feb 9, 2018Feb 9, 2018
Janet Goodman-ClarkeNPD, Trump, Moral Cowardice and Psychological/Partisan IgnoranceOver six years ago, my life turned upside down. An eager beaver, conscientious Type A personality, I’d lived my life via a consistent…Jan 11, 2018Jan 11, 2018
Janet Goodman-ClarkeGoodbye “Lesser of Two Evils” — Hello 2018January 1st, 2018…. now there’s a date with great promise. That is, if we play our cards right.Jan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2018