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Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.
The “Comfort” of Conspiracy Theories
Blowhard, Esq. writes: A common objection to conspiracy theories is that the worldview that conspiracy theories reflects is more psychologically comforting than the actual reality. The objection goes something like this, “You think that X event was the result of … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Economics
Tagged Bernie Sanders, conspiracy theories, DNC, James Corbett, Matt Taibbi, Seth Roberts, Zero Hedge
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“1917”
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sam Mendes’s World War I epic is every bit the theme park thrill ride as any Marvel movie. Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay play two British army soldiers who must cross hostile territory and deliver orders from … Continue reading
Michael Malice’s Red Pill Test
Blowhard, Esq. writes: On a recent episode of his podcast, Michael Malice gave the following red pill test to his guest. I don’t agree with all of it, and I think it omits some things, but it’s still pretty good: Do … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Economics
Tagged a bottle of red pills, Michael Malice, Your Welcome
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The Irishman and Joe Biden
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Friends have noted that in THE IRISHMAN, Scorsese’s biopic of mobster Frank Sheeran, Sheeran comes off as a sort of Forrest Gump-type figure. He killed Hoffa! He ran guns to the guys who killed JFK! Many doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Politics and Economics
Tagged Charles Brandt, Frank Sheeran, Joe Biden, Martin Scorsese, The Irishman
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Juxtaposin’: Rage
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Rage–Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters’ souls, but made their bodies carrion, feasts for the … Continue reading
Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Politics and Economics
Tagged Homer, Mueller Report, The Iliad, Washington Post
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Clown World Watch: Notre Dame Edition
Blowhard, Esq. writes: What did I say.
Posted in Architecture, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Economics
Tagged modernism, Norman Foster, Notre Dame, postmodernism
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Clown World Watch: Notre Dame Edition
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Despite only beginning their investigation, French officials do not suspect arson. That is strange considering that France has seen a rash of church desecrations over the preceding weeks, including Saint-Sulpice, and the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem caught fire … Continue reading
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