A Few Thoughts on Violence
Topics>History, OtherLately I've been seeing some people react to the recent announcement of Usama's death with lament, from a pacifist perspective. Posting MLK, Gandhi, or Jesus quotes and...
View ArticleProtectionism and Economic Nationalism
Topics>Trade I call myself "The Pagan Protectionist" for a few reasons. I like alliteration, I'm into druidry and most importantly, I think tariffs, subsidies and nationalization of key industries...
View ArticleVegan Villainy
Topics>Food&HealthCall me a (literally) blood-thirsty hypocrite, but I think it's high time for a tirade critical of self-righteous aggressive veganism. I don't see any nutritional or ecological...
View ArticleDon't Give Up On Us Yet!
Topics>Activism, OWSI was doing some digging and I found a short essay I posted on facebook in early August of 2011. I thought Vermont Commons might find it relevant. I was responding to an article...
View ArticleRethinking Chemistry: Part One
Topics>HealthSo often these days, I hear semi-aware, concerned citizens say things like: “that's loaded with chemicals” or “I want a drink without so many chemicals in it.” I understand what they're...
View ArticleRethinking Chemistry Part Two
Topics>Sustainability A solar refractor melts steel In part one, I raised the question of how we can meet our chemical needs on a local, democratic and sustainable basis. Answering this question is...
View ArticleAnother Look at the Culture War
Topics>Other As I'm sure is common to many of us involved with and/or reading this blog, I spend a lot of time on online forums discussing issues of peak oil, climate change, fiat money collapse...
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