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Samuel James

There was just no way to know…oh yeah, there was…

November 12, 2021 by Samuel James

Last week’s election was surprising. Maybe surprising isn’t the right word because a lot of democratic talking heads seem to be shocked out of their minds right now. They can’t believe how hard the republicans whooped their asses all around the country. They got all kinds of reasons and theories and excuses. They’ll tell you …

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Categories Current Events 2 Comments

COVID and racism have a bit in common

October 24, 2021 by Samuel James

Last year 9/11-related illness was the fourth-leading cause of death for police in the line of duty nationwide. It killed 14 police officers. The third-leading cause of death for on-duty police was automobile crashes, killing 19. The second leading cause of death for on-duty officers was gunfire, with 45 dead. There’s a pretty wide chasm …

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Categories Commentary, Current Events, Racial and Cultural

Education doesn’t solve a problem when the lessons are dismissed

October 16, 2021 by Samuel James

I hate the “education” argument. You know, the one that says people would act right if they only knew better. I hate that shit. It’s just so arrogant. And ignorant. You wanna know why? Because what is “better” anyway? “Better” than what? Than whom? Our culture is based on identity not facts, and so is …

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