Bigotry

Presidential speech writer Michael Gerson coined the phrase: the soft bigotry of low expectations. Gerson was referring to white progressives who expect less from black youth because they suffer from the historical effects of racism and poverty. Gerson’s concept was on full display during the early stages of the Black…

“Woke” and “groomer” are newer words for twentieth century terminology that meant the same thing — “Politically correct” has become “woke” When you look at this definition, the emphasis is on not offending people who are members of groups on the receiving end of discriminiation. How can you not be on board with that? I do not want to offend people in any way. It is part of my responsibility as…

The shift in rhetoric by Raichik could lead to even more violence — Libs of Tik Tok, perhaps one of the most annoying accounts to spread its presence on the internet, has come back into the news. This time for a horrid interview she conducted with the equally disgusting Tucker Carlson, in which she argued that LGBTQ people are part of an evil…

Challenges, Crossroads In his book “Never Finished,” David Goggins tells the story of the Leadville Trail 100 Run (aka The Race Across The Sky) in 2019. In his book Goggins describes how, as the race went on, a support person who was following him and had poles with them offered him the…

Not too long ago a restaurant located in Richmond, Virginia cancelled a booking. It was Metzger Bar and Butchery (pictured above). What happened? The Family Foundation, a non-profit religious group had made a booking for a group of their donors as a way to thank them. …

Because I wrote a good one, and got blocked — I’m a fan of the block button — I think anyone should use it whenever they want, and that they don’t have to justify their reasons. It’s what works for you. But… I do like having the ability to meet hate with calm(ish) rebuttal. So here, for the record, is my response to a hate comment left on my ‘Why Do You Hate Me?’ post — which I couldn’t leave as a reply to the original commenter, because they blocked me.

I’m joining the ranks of those voting with their feet — I joined Twitter in January 2011 to gather travel info. I was planning a seven-month round-the-world trip (#RTW) with my new wife, and I’d heard it was a good way to get firsthand intel and chat with travelers. At the time, I didn’t understand how Twitter was different than Facebook…

Please, tell me. — Warning: this post discusses hatred, hate crimes, persecution, and bigotry In remembrance of the Colorado Springs victims*: Raymond Green Vance (He/Him) Kelly Loving (She/Her) Daniel Aston (He/Him) Derrick Rump (He/Him) Ashley Paugh (She/Her) - and in honour of those facing all forms of discrimination and human rights violations in Qatar*…