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Let’s play Spot-the-Difference(s)!(tm)
Let’s play Spot-the-Difference(s)!(tm)
Both tweeted “mean” tweets, but which one was confirmed by those now “aghast” at the “mean” tweets of the other?
Matthew Spira
Feb 24, 2021
Going forward mainstream (aka real) media interviews with Republican officials need to start with…
No → interview over
Matthew Spira
Feb 23, 2021
POLITICAL
The Tragic Irony of the Cult of Guns in America
The Tragic Irony of the Cult of Guns in America
Two really bad ideas feed America’s obsession with guns.
The Daily Kerfuffle
May 11, 2019
My Service in the Military is why I am a Liberal
My Service in the Military is why I am a Liberal
Being a Liberal is about empathy and compassion. These are lessons I learned in combat.
The Daily Kerfuffle
Apr 11, 2019
Hey Conservatives, You Don’t Own What it Means to be American
Hey Conservatives, You Don’t Own What it Means to be American
Here’s a clue: America is for all Americans.
The Daily Kerfuffle
Apr 28, 2019
CULTURAL
VIKINGS season 6 part 2, the final 10 episodes now available on Amazon Prime, is a fitting…
VIKINGS season 6 part 2, the final 10 episodes now available on Amazon Prime, is a fitting…
WARNING: Some spoilers.
Matthew Spira
Jan 1, 2021
I lived as a kid in the 1970s in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I lived as a kid in the 1970s in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The British TV show OUR GIRL, season 4, sparked memories.
Matthew Spira
Dec 13, 2020
Amazing class trips: one of the perks of the expatriate lifestyle as a teenager
Amazing class trips: one of the perks of the expatriate lifestyle as a teenager
We went to Iquitos our junior year and Cuzco as seniors.
Matthew Spira
Dec 17, 2020
Latest
Yes, Jeff Wall, Systemic Racism Exists in America — Part II: Implicit Bias & Disparate Impact
Yes, Jeff Wall, Systemic Racism Exists in America — Part II: Implicit Bias & Disparate Impact
Matthew Spira
May 4, 2021
Yes, Jeff Wall, Systemic Racism Exists in America — Part I: Definitions
Yes, Jeff Wall, Systemic Racism Exists in America — Part I: Definitions
Matthew Spira
May 1, 2021
The Bad Faith of the Right: Part Infinity
The Bad Faith of the Right: Part Infinity
A Facebook friend posted a remarkably whiny, bad-faith, clueless opinion piece from the Tennessee Star:
Matthew Spira
Feb 7, 2021
Me and Bernie, back in the day.
Me and Bernie, back in the day.
Matthew Spira
Jan 26, 2021
Finally got around the binging The Mandalorian.
Finally got around the binging The Mandalorian.
Entertaining but ultimately the fan-reaction videos are YouTube were more interesting.
Matthew Spira
Jan 23, 2021
The First White President
The First White President
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ essay, “Donald Trump Is Out. Are We Ready to Talk About How He Got In?” updates “The First White President” from 2017.
Matthew Spira
Jan 22, 2021
I’m going to say again that I think Joe Biden was the only Democratic candidate who could have…
I’m going to say again that I think Joe Biden was the only Democratic candidate who could have…
I genuinely believe the American experiment with democracy would not have survived a second-term Trump.
Matthew Spira
Jan 21, 2021
I don’t know about anyone else…
Matthew Spira
Jan 20, 2021
It’s hard to find an original take on Trump’s second impeachment.
It’s hard to find an original take on Trump’s second impeachment.
The “center of mass” of his actions moves Trump into the pole position of the worst Presidents in history.
Matthew Spira
Jan 14, 2021
Donald Trump being banned on Twitter is NOT a free-speech issue
Donald Trump being banned on Twitter is NOT a free-speech issue
Nope. And shame on his enablers.
Matthew Spira
Jan 9, 2021
If they can confirm a Supreme Court Justice eight days before an election, they can impeach an…
If they can confirm a Supreme Court Justice eight days before an election, they can impeach an…
There cannot be any chance he’s allowed to run again.
Matthew Spira
Jan 9, 2021
Impeach.
Impeach.
Donald Trump has revealed his utter contempt for the rule of law if his interests are not being served.
Matthew Spira
Jan 6, 2021
With David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, aka the inside traders, both losing their Georgia Senate…
With David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, aka the inside traders, both losing their Georgia Senate…
Donald Trump has already started the morning with several batshit tweets, and he’s only going to get more unhinged as the day goes along.
Matthew Spira
Jan 6, 2021
Trump’s King Lear Act Approaching Climax
Trump’s King Lear Act Approaching Climax
Our oath to the Constitution never expires.
Matthew Spira
Jan 3, 2021
I’ve Become Ridiculously Addicted to British TV
I’ve Become Ridiculously Addicted to British TV
The depth of experience of the above and below-the-line talent leads to consistently quality television, even when formulaic.
Matthew Spira
Jan 2, 2021
When smart people do dumb things, the question is why.
When smart people do dumb things, the question is why.
What I think is going on is Josh Hawley is very clearly announcing his intention to be a serious presidential candidate in 2024.
Matthew Spira
Dec 30, 2020
Contrary to claims floating around MAGA-land, now that the Electoral College has voted, Trump does…
Trump’s lawsuits are irrelevant to this process. The election is over. Joe Biden WILL be the next President of the United States.
Matthew Spira
Dec 27, 2020
As previously noted, I’m an atheist, but I celebrate Christmas as a celebration of the spirit of…
As previously noted, I’m an atheist, but I celebrate Christmas as a celebration of the spirit of…
Proximity nor distance define our connection, connection does. And connection finds the ways to connect.
Matthew Spira
Dec 25, 2020
Merry Christmas one and all!
Merry Christmas one and all!
May next year be a better year than this one!
Matthew Spira
Dec 24, 2020
I am beyond angry at this story of yet another Black man gunned down by the police.
I am beyond angry at this story of yet another Black man gunned down by the police.
Police carry firearms, that’s REQUIRES them to be held to a higher standard.
Matthew Spira
Dec 24, 2020
I drove through Chicago today and the “race car” drivers weaving in and out of traffic at high…
I drove through Chicago today and the “race car” drivers weaving in and out of traffic at high…
An idea for traffic enforcement.
Matthew Spira
Dec 23, 2020
It’s easy to dismiss the above as simply “batshit crazy,” but just keep in mind a not…
It’s easy to dismiss the above as simply “batshit crazy,” but just keep in mind a not…
I have at least one current and two former co-workers who believe QAnon is more likely than not to be true.
Matthew Spira
Dec 20, 2020
I’m not affiliated with the organization Veterans for Responsible Leadership, but I fully agree…
“Combat veterans learn that there are two kinds of courage — physical and moral.” This is 100% accurate in my experience.
Matthew Spira
Dec 19, 2020
What are we supposed to do when we see things like this?
As the father of Black children, it’s impossible to ignore the racial component.
Matthew Spira
Dec 18, 2020
The photo is of a Proud Boy with a 6MWE t-shirt.
The photo is of a Proud Boy with a 6MWE t-shirt.
Care to know what the acronym stands for?
Matthew Spira
Dec 16, 2020
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