October 24, 2018 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: To those who are politically and cynically aware, the October Surprise designation has become a misnomer. Instead, these predictable events should now be termed October Inevitabilities, or, even, October Hand-Writings-On-The-Wall. Just like the hands of an old-fashioned clock count down the minutes in circular certitude, so too do … Continue reading Robotic Optical Mail Bombs in the Uncanny Valley →

October 18, 2018 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: This post will be a little “outside of the box” so to speak. It’s more of an afterthought, really.  Therefore, it may not tie into current events and, specifically, the upcoming midterms and aftermath.  Or, in a roundabout way, it could be exactly about those coming events. Regardless, … Continue reading Full Circle: Lessons of the Lost City in the Sands of Time →

October 10, 2018 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: --- slough (slo͞o, slou) also slew (slo͞o) n. A depression or hollow, usually filled with deep mud or mire. also slue A swamp, marsh, bog, or pond, especially as part of a bayou, inlet, or backwater. A state of deep despair or moral degradation. 2-1. The dead outer … Continue reading Dirty Deeds Done: The People of the Slough →

October 3, 2018 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn:   We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end. – George Orwell, “1984”, part 3, chapter 3,   Tyranny: 1 : oppressive power  especially : oppressive power exerted by government 4 : an … Continue reading The Tyranny of “The Collective” by the Illusions of Narratives →