The Differently Devoted Left and Right
We all have our devoted followings. We call it loyalty. Undying support. For sports teams and companies and obviously our loved ones. And clearly, this also applies to partisan politics more than ever these days. The partisan lean of the…
The Effort of Respecting Our Valuable Peers
How 365 days can pass by so quickly… A year in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, I think it’s important to comprehend the way our divided nation perceives the world differently. A primary example would be how we…
What the Hell is the Conservative Right in 2020?
As a typical kid growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, I just looked at guys like Reagan, Bush Sr, and Clinton as regular presidents. I didn’t think about political parties. By the time I was old enough to actually…
No Soup for You: Refusing Hypocrisy Over Business
Isn’t it amazing how eager we are to point out hypocrisy in others, yet so blind to see it in ourselves? Excuse me, did I say “amazing?” I meant nipple-twistingly painful. Pardon the typo. First, let’s get caught up with…
Of Politics and Sports Fandom
Growing up in the great state of Ohio, I was indoctrinated into sports fandom at a young age. Primary in this fandom was an undying love for Ohio State football. I was surrounded by it on all sides, and I…