Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

The “Comfort” of Conspiracy Theories

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Blowhard, Esq.

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 →

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“1917”

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Blowhard, Esq.

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 →

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Michael Malice’s Red Pill Test

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

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 →

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The Irishman and Joe Biden

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

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 →

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Juxtaposin’: Rage

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

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 →

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Clown World Watch: Notre Dame Edition

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: What did I say.

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Clown World Watch: Notre Dame Edition

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

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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Advance to Barbarism, A Continuing Series

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As soon as I heard about the fire at Notre Dame, I said to friends that two things would happen: 1) this would kick off a decade of political wrangling over what to do about the damaged structure, … Continue reading →

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Democracy & Politics

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Say the word democracy.  Notice how good it sounds.  Everything democratic is good.  A democratic meeting, a democratic policy, a democratic giraffe… if the adjective fits the noun at all, anything you paint with it comes out shiny and bright. Now say the word politics.  Notice how bad … Continue reading →

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The Emperor Has White Paint

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A few months ago, when I was at the Whitney museum, I was confronted by this masterpiece: But maybe there’s something really deep going on in this work that I just don’t understand. Do you find this … Continue reading →

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