"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." - H.L. Mencken

"The glory which is built upon a lie soon becomes a most unpleasant incumbrance. ... How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and how hard it is to undo that work again!" -Mark Twain

"Now the grown up Goliath nation's holding open auditions for the part of David. Can you feel it?" - Brother Ali
#resist #rhymesayers #brotherali

YouTube video by Rationality Rules The REAL Reason Athens EXECUTED Socrates: The Day Democracy DIED

Stephen (Rationality Rules) does a fantastic job breaking down one of the most important, influential scenes in history.

In a world gone mad, be like Socrates.

#socrates #rationalityrules #truth #philosophy #savedemocracy

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Actual photo of me descending into the bowels of political comment threads on most other platforms.

#kurtvonnegut #breakfastofchampions

Hitch is sorely missed.

#harrybliss #ienvyyou #doglife

It sure feels that way right now. #rcrumb #mrnatural #undergroundcomics

#love #beauty #kindness #hope #Orwell #1984

Work less on looking for opportunity and more on being worthy of it when it comes. - Unknown
#beready #philosophy #selfcare #opportunity

#realmagic #tompetty #musicismedicine

Learn to welcome having your ideas thoughtfully challenged by intelligent people. #philosophy #johanneskepler #killyourego

"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere." - Voltaire

#philosophy #voltaire #dontbeafool #criticalthinking

Even though it was probably touched up in the studio Alive is still one of the best live albums of all time.

One of the better second outings from a rock band of that era.

The world needs more Krypto.

Art by Gilang A Jagini #yellowjumpsuit #DC #Kryptothesuperdog #hope #jamesgunn

Quality is not an act, it's a habit. -Aristotle
#philosophy #inspiration #quality #life #aristotle

This piece has sold.

That looks delicious.

Our actions matter. Make loving splashes and pray for ripples.

#aristotle #philosophy #dignity #famousquotes

YouTube video by Bridges Podcast Battling Bad Faith Debate, Challenging Destiny and Shapiro | Stephanie Lepp | Bridges #30

Destiny and Stephanie Lepp discuss how to have more productive conversations, synthesis of ideas and more. #synthesis #productivedebate #destiny #stephanielepp

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YouTube video by JohnLennonMusic John lennon - working class hero (official video)

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Consistently one of the best books on lcs shelves.

EC knew how to do horror.

I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.
-Kurt Vonnegut

He's a fantastic writer.