Trick question; I don’t think men or women have their lives easier or non-easier. Some things both are at an advantage and disadvantage on, and they all depend on the person; their wealth, social class, what country they live in, their educational background, etc. But for the sake of this […]
Social Commentary
Britain vs America
They’re two of the most powerful nations in the Western world. The little island conquered 75% of the world, and the giant continent still has the world’s most powerful economy (although China and Japan aren’t far behind, if not surpassing). What are some of the major differences between the UK […]
Celebrity Deaths
I love Prince’s music. I was gutted when he died because it meant I’d never be able to see him live. I did have a minor panic attack/shock. But was I distraught for days, crying over a guy I don’t even know? I understand that when you idolize someone or […]
The Age Factor
Mick Jagger is 74, and his current girlfriend is 22. Doubtlessly most want to hurl when they hear this. I can’t imagine introducing my parents to a partner who is older than they are. Jagger’s girlfriend is younger than his older kids; they must be embarrassed as hell. But why […]
2017: Don’t Look Back in Anger
My brother is a fan of the Oasis song ‘Don’t look back in anger.’ It is a pretty good song; the intro sounds like ‘Imagine’ by Lennon. This post is named so as a yearly reflection due to my tendency to look back at things negatively. I tend to look […]
What is ‘Privilege’?
Privilege: a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. Among modern leftists, social justice warriors, regressives or whatever name you want to give them, there is the term ‘white privilege’ going around. This presumes that anyone with white skin is automatically ‘privileged’ against […]