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
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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
The Coronavirus Encounters of an Average American Nobody
April 7, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: Last week, I read an online article in my local paper telling of a 68-year-old gentleman who died from COVID-19. In the article, it described how the man had retired in the last year because of cancer. Then, two days later, my wife asked me if I had … Continue reading The Coronavirus Encounters of an Average American Nobody