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...has been described as a strongly opinionated, a passionate writer, and a borderline sociopath.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Does the press pick presidents?: 1 of 45
Yes, but it's nothing new. Newspapers have been doing it since our nation's inception. The problem is that with the addition of the internet and 24 hour news networks there's more of it than ever. If a network, newspaper, or website wants you to elect a particular candidate they don't have to do much. All they have to do is d... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Why I hate horror movies: 1 of 42
"I've got a great idea for the next big horror film!""Really, I thought you said you were out of ideas?""I am! But, I'm going to just re-make everyone else's films and add lots of gratuitous sex and violence!"I don't hate horror films, but I do hate what they have become over the past ten or so years.When I was a kid there we... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why society protects "stupid people": 1 of 38
I'm not sure when it happened, but somewhere in the past two thousand or so years it was decided that being intelligent is more of a liability than being physically attractive, charismatic, or more physically strong. Free thought is even considered a sin to some people. However, this is nowhere near as bad as how stupid peopl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The Pentagon reports rising violence throughout Iraq: Who's to blame?: 1 of 28
The last time I looked U.S. forces (which are still part of an international coalition) were not the ones strapping bombs to their chests and running into crowded marketplaces to murder innocent civilians. I don't recall any U.S. forces setting up bombs on the side of the road to destroy passing vehicles, and for the most par... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should mentally ill people be allowed to vote?: 2 of 43
Well, mental illness never stopped them from running for office.Contrary to what some writers might tell you, we do not live in a police state. As long as you are over 18 and have not committed a felony, you're entitled the right to vote. This is something that is granted to ALL U.S. Citizens - not just the ones that the majo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst movies ever: 3 of 58
I enjoy a good bad movie. I like to sit down with the wife and comment on how incredibly bad the film is with her. This is one of the things that helps make our marriage great. However, there are some movies that we can't really bring ourselves to watch well, not more than once at least.In no particular order I present some o... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 4 of 77
Let's ask some better questions:Should parents have any money left in their bank accounts?Should the media quit marketing to teens to try and get all of their parents' money?Should teens have a sense of fiscal responsibility?One of the biggest problems in the U.S. is credit debt. Currently, each household has almost $10,000 i... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: MTV: 1 of 19
"I want my MTv!" I still remember when that phrase meant something.Back in 1981 the concept of music videos was still new. Music was still the primary focus of any band's endeavors and the closest thing we had to a reality show that showcased talent was "The Gong Show". These were days when you could hear song after song from... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Brilliant but cancelled: Why some great TV shows don't make it past the first season: 1 of 17
Some shows are doomed from the start. I'm not sure why, but I honestly believe that some networks don't like to take chances with shows and go out of their way to set them up for failure.Some of my favorite shows that didn't make the cut:"Strange Luck" (1995, Fox): A great show with an off-beat premise. It's about a photograp... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends TV medical dramas: Comparing House and ER: 1 of 17
Comparing "E.R." to "House"? Why don't we compare apples to oranges while we're at it?The shows are similar in the fact that both involve doctors working in a hospital where sick people show up. There, the similarity ends.E.R. takes place in an emergency room where things happen pretty quickly and that steady-cam is making yo... More..