Well folks, that does it for the Rants and Rage Podcast. I'm moving on to bigger and better things. I appreciate all of you who have listened. Thanks for giving me something to keep my mind off the bullshit.

Rants & Rage

So Long and Thanks for All the Fish

In this episode, I break down Jonathan Haidt's The Righteous Mind, a book that takes a scientific look at moral judgements and how we develop them. 

Understanding Morality - Part 2

Q Anon is quite possible the most amazing cult ever. Why? Because it's the first cult to originate and propagate online. Believers swear it's NOT a cult. But if it looks like a duck, quaks like a duck.... Am I right? 

The Cult of Q

Under Trump, the Proud Boys, Boogaloo Boys, American Militia Movement, and Q-Anon believers have found unity. But do they really pose a threat? I feel like the far-right extremists are just bored kids and rednecks that need to find some purpose in their life.

The Reality of the Far Right Extremists

I picked up a great book called the Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided By Politics and Religion. It's filled will all sorts of great case studies on how people develop their moral compass and whether or not our morals are something that comes from the heart, or the mind.

Understanding Morality - Part 1

In this episode, I discuss some of the factors that cause people in groups to behave in irrational and violent ways.

Groupthink, Social Proof, and the Dangers of Running in Crowds.

In this episode, I rant about how the candidates you elect are bought and paid for by corporate lobbyists who work to push the agenda of their clients. The results of Citizens United vs. The Federal Elections Commission gave corporations the right to spend as much money as they want on "electioneering communications." These corporations (and labor unions) spend millions each year to influence you and politicians. They convince you on who to vote for, and they convince the elected officials to vote for policies that favor their bottom line. Many of these corporations own shares in the news outlets you rely on for the information you vote on. There is also a strong correlation between the amount a corporation spends on lobbying and the profits they make. Still think your vote really matters?

Eilite Theory and the Effects of Corporate Money on Democracy

Carrying on with the discussion of agenda setting and how politicians all get benefits from their political. It's a dirty corrupt world out there in Washington and the Capitol and that's exactly what they want. We're screwed no matter who is in office.

Rat Lickers and the Confusion of Propaganda

I recorded this short essay I wrote. At least, I think it's an essay. I don't remember what an essay is because I'm a stupid American.

More Notes On Eductation - An Essay

Are you not wearing a mask because of your political affiliation? Apparently, that seems to be the case. How will America ever stop sucking if this is the level of intellegence we're dealing with? 

Ignorance in America

Humans evolved into hunter-gathers over a hundreds of thousands of years. Since we've developed farming and agriculture, we haven't evolved much but our societies have. We're getting more depressed the more we participate in this f'ed up world. This is an episode about the connection between our current society and depression.

This Is Not How We're Supposed To Live

With everything going on, I felt compelled to get back on here and start talking about some of it. Hang on cuz I'm just getting warmed up again. 

Another Comeback Episode?

The more I look into how the government deceives the public, the more I find out that they don't actually do anything to hide it. They are bought and paid for by special interest and big business and are in no way ashamed. We never had control, and we never will. They will just implement programs, slowly but surely, that lead us further and further into genuine slavery. And we will go, not only without a fight, but with a smile on our face. Just give us a few trinkets to distract us, drugs to make us complacent, and BOOM!!! instant robots!!!

We Are Too Stupid To Care: How the Government Feeds Us Shit and How We Smile While Chewing

People in Sacramento are pissed that no charges will be filed against the cops that shot and killed Stephon Clark. I understand this. But I don't understand why they think inciting riots are the way to get anything to change. Wouldn't it be better to get yourself elected to a position that could possible change the outcome of these situations? If Alexandria Ocacio-Cortez can get elected, I'm pretty sure anyone can. 

Stop Protesting. Just Get Yourself Elected

Sorry I've been gone! I've had a lot of binge watching I had to catch up. I'm back and here's my first episode of 2019. Tune in or be square. 

Rants and Rage Returns!!!

Political, and social commentary from an inherently angry man.

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