America
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An American Thought Experiment
A flight of fancy crossed my mind during this morning’s commute. I guess you’d call it a thought experiment. Let’s say the average current-year American encountered a wish-granting genie who presented them with the following offer: The genie will make the person’s political beliefs, whatever those are, the law of the land. Their vision of Continue reading
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Independence Day Challenge
Today is America’s birthday. People across the country will celebrate by attending parades, shooting off fireworks, cooking out in the back yard, or maybe going to a baseball game. Regardless of the specific activities one chooses, the general focus of the holiday is on patriotism. Of course, patriotism is an abstract concept that is difficult Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 