We remember the scene. Will Smith ascends the stage and pimp slaps Chris Rock. Let's set aside what we now know about these two men in particular and the extenuating circumstances that have come to light since this slap heard round the world, and take it instead entirely at its initial face value. Mr Rock,… Continue reading The slap heard round the world
Author: M.C. Atkins
I have six wee bairns who are all seventh-generation Henry County, Tennessee, and all from the same doe. It is the people of Henry County that I most want to reach but I am writing to Southerners generally. I am without credentials but rather dare to speak by the same authority as the little boy who cried 'The king has no clothes!' My core belief and starting point is that like everything, we humans have a nature, it is not so hard to understand, and to pretend that it is other than it is, is to jump off a cliff. Which is what we Americans have in fact done.
Progressivism’s defeat is inevitable
We cannot escape our human nature. All attempts to break out of its bounds will fail in proportion to the energy exerted or apparent success. We may imagine that we can fly, jump from a cliff, and in fact fly. But only for a bit. Likewise we may imagine that we have discovered the cure… Continue reading Progressivism’s defeat is inevitable
On the Italians and the necessity of transcendence
I have an Italian friend who only recently immigrated (legally) to the United States. He is an only child. His mother is an only child and her father was an only child. His father had one sibling and he has one first cousin. My friend is a living example of the ongoing demographic collapse of… Continue reading On the Italians and the necessity of transcendence
I do not trust what any leftie has to say about climate change
I can no more assess climate change than I can covid. I am not a specialist in any field that would allow me to make heads or tails of the data or allow me to discuss the data with other specialists. I will have no choice but to listen to specialists who are trying to… Continue reading I do not trust what any leftie has to say about climate change
A test for 17 and 18 year old Americans
Man has educated his young since the beginning of time. It is simply what we humans do. We inherit our nature just like dogs and cats, but unlike dogs and cats, part of our nature is to pass on what we know or remember to our offspring that they might survive and prosper in a… Continue reading A test for 17 and 18 year old Americans
Russia will likely remain united long-term but I doubt we will
We all have this image of the US map in our heads, it's symbolism being on par with the flag itself. Michigan, Maine, Florida, and the gulf of Mexico define its eastern borders and a long convex coast its western, with a sock puppet way up in the northwestern corner, i.e. the state of Washington.… Continue reading Russia will likely remain united long-term but I doubt we will
To live and die in Tennessee, and vote
I read in the news that the Tennessee Republican Party recently removed three candidates from the ballot for the seat representing the 5th Congressional District, which includes Atlanta. I mean Charlotte. Sorry, Nashville. Two of them, Ortagus and Starbuck, for not having lived in Tennessee long enough and the third one, a Baxter Lee, for… Continue reading To live and die in Tennessee, and vote
No way Captain! My body, my choice!
As humans we have a myriad of obligations to other humans that are born of our human nature. They are not social constructions, such as for example, if I see flashing lights in my rear view mirror, I will pull over and await the officer's approach, at which point I will be asked to present… Continue reading No way Captain! My body, my choice!
Why ‘Uh-huh’ instead of ‘You’re Welcome?’
Several years ago I heard a Northerner speak critically of how Southerners often say 'uh-huh' instead of 'you're welcome.' To this Northerner it seemed a bit rude. But Southerners (cultural Southerners I mean) are well known for being friendly and polite, so this didn't add up in my mind. I have heard this complaint since,… Continue reading Why ‘Uh-huh’ instead of ‘You’re Welcome?’
Homegrown Southern Progressives: Two Tales
Decide for yourself whether or not the follow two stories are true or at least ring true. There was a young woman in a typical small-town, rural Southern county. She suffered from melancholy and eventually sought some professional help at a local clinic that could provide both counselling as well as prescribe medications if that… Continue reading Homegrown Southern Progressives: Two Tales
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