Tag: George Orwell

Suspicion and Skepticism are Vaccines for Deception

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

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

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

April Fools:  In the New Age of Deception, Coronavirus has Hastened the Old Collectivism

April Fools: In the New Age of Deception, Coronavirus has Hastened the Old Collectivism

April 1, 2020 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn:   “…..but the plan insidiously advances.” - ordo ab chao   “They are banned from churches and public spaces. They can’t hold hands to pray. LOL!” - The Devil   At the very end of last year, I wrote a New Year’s piece entitled “America is Over But … Continue reading April Fools: In the New Age of Deception, Coronavirus has Hastened the Old Collectivism