July 5, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: On April Fool’s Day of this year, I posted an article on how Coronavirus® has hastened the "old collectivism". That piece discussed Saul Alinsky's tactics and how the current COVID hysteria is being manipulated by the Political Left. My last post discussed how COVID-mania was successfully translated into … Continue reading Dystopian Societies Derive From Displaced Ethics and Values
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On Viral Attacks by Benevolent Benefactors
May 19, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: What catches us by surprise hurts us double. - Seneca Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty … Continue reading On Viral Attacks by Benevolent Benefactors
Suspicion and Skepticism are Vaccines for Deception
May 6, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. ― Voltaire I once read a definition of psychological depression as a result of anger and fatigue. That seems about right. Personally, I’m sick of COVID-19 dominating the headlines and I definitely have inner … Continue reading Suspicion and Skepticism are Vaccines for Deception
On Used Cars, Haircuts, and Buyers Beware
April 20, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: In the mid-nineteen-eighties, while contemplating two post-graduate opportunities, I needed to earn some fast cash so I thought I’d give selling cars a try. Why not? From a young age I had a love of cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. And camping. In fact, I’ve traveled through 41 of … Continue reading On Used Cars, Haircuts, and Buyers Beware