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Who’s On First?

Posted on 02/22/2017 by srplus

There is a never ending dog and pony show going on at fever pitch on what is for sale. The problem is that the pitching machine continuously fires curves, change ups and even spitballs. Classic bait and switch strategy determines … Continue reading →

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Real Press

Posted on 02/21/2017 by srplus

The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of statistics is: “statistics – 1: a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data 2: a collection of quantitative data” Statistical research investigates causality to attempt to … Continue reading →

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Not Really

Posted on 02/18/2017 by srplus

Incensed. And, not the novel although to be incensed may just be. Normally, I have attempted to avoid using first or second person into political commentary going back to freshman English Composition when Father Christopher Collins, my professor, would penalize … Continue reading →

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Satire v. Parody

Posted on 02/16/2017 by srplus

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government … Continue reading →

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Don’t Feed the Parrot

Posted on 02/13/2017 by srplus

“I’ve heard that so many times, I’m starting to believe it.” It is not the first time this ridiculous but telling proposition was entertained. Nor, the last. The Illusory Truth Effect flourishes with constant reiteration. The internet guarantees a perfect … Continue reading →

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Ugly Americans

Posted on 02/08/2017 by srplus

People are speaking out about politics today, making it clear what side of issues they support and what they abhor. There is a lot of shouting and finger pointing. This dissension is not bringing the country closer together or making … Continue reading →

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Facts Matter

Posted on 02/07/2017 by srplus

People arrive at irrational fears by depending upon flawed reasoning and logic. The erroneous perception of reality blanketing America like an arctic storm is disheartening and delusional for it is this very delusion that continues to fuel the high level … Continue reading →

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Informal Logic

Posted on 02/06/2017 by srplus

Is it possible to be overwhelmingly oppressive or to survive overwhelming oppression? “Argumentum ad baculum… the fallacy committed when one appeals to force or the threat of force to acceptance of a conclusion… One participates in argumentum ad baculum when … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Electric Sheep

Posted on 02/05/2017 by srplus

An individual’s complete human essence is summed up for all the world to see by social media likes or shares and Amazon and Walmart purchases; AI digitally defines us by algorithms. Those leaving big internet footprints are dusting the entire … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Wish For!

Posted on 02/02/2017 by srplus

Oft repeated to children, though not always understood, maxims have real meaning when combined. These proverbs must mutate over time for such folksy morality lessons to stay on our lips and in our thoughts. A Way With Words deals with … Continue reading →

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Are We Friends? Or, Not.

Posted on 02/01/2017 by srplus

Appearance of so many Friends’ “Likes” in my Timeline on FaceBook has become EXTREMELY ANNOYING lately… Whether you hold Conservative or Liberal views and how strongly, I really don’t care. “Facebook uses you to annoy your friends…” I have tired … Continue reading →

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Get Off It!

Posted on 02/01/2017 by srplus

Appearance of so many Friends’ ‘Likes’ in my Timeline on FaceBook has become EXTREMELY ANNOYING lately… Whether you hold Conservative or Liberal views and how strongly, I really don’t care. I have tired of seeing every political Like that each … Continue reading →

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TRVTH

Posted on 01/31/2017 by srplus

Kleptocrat. From ancient Greek κλέπτω (kléptō, “steal”) and suffix -κρατία (-kratía), from κράτος (krátos, “power, rule”; klépto- thieves + -kratos rule, literally “rule by thieves”). No, this is not an essay on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” and, Kleptocracy is … Continue reading →

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Superior Adjectives & Adverbs

Posted on 01/30/2017 by srplus

Use of adjectives and adverbs to somehow bolster something that by its definition clearly does not need emboldening is becoming more and more useless and particularly annoying. Politicians, and now the press, are off on a bender. Originally, it was … Continue reading →

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AI, Good Enough?

Posted on 01/29/2017 by srplus

The fact is, fabulous ideas come not from predictive text typing keyboards.  Or, even Artificial Intelligence. With predictive typing and AI, the longer they are around, the closer they get to nearly perfect. However, predictive typing frequently does not even … Continue reading →

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Vision of Music

Posted on 01/28/2017 by srplus

Sometimes a song is more than a song more than the sum of just a poem set to music. Grandmother’s Song is musical memoir. No reconstruction of the author’s intent is required. Love and admiration are obvious. Lament of unrecognized … Continue reading →

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Ministry Of Alternative Facts

Posted on 01/25/2017 by srplus

01.25.2017 Headlines and Official Press Release 3 to 5 million people voted illegally in November costing Trump the popular vote. Voter Fraud at the Core of Hillary Clinton’s winning the popular vote. Funding the Great, Great Wall by Congress will … Continue reading →

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Ministry Of Propaganda Renamed

Posted on 01/24/2017 by srplus

  In 1984 it was The Ministry of Propaganda.     Now relabled… From Ministry of Alternative Facts: “Unimportant things now more important than those truly important things.” Watch the News for full accounting of recent breaking Alternative Facts. Special … Continue reading →

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Inspirational One Liners

Posted on 01/21/2017 by srplus

“Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life” – Lawrence Kasdan Continue reading →

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