Category Archives: Activism

Seven Good Moves I Made in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jackpelham

In a gratuitous attempt at positive thinking, I thought it would be useful (to me) to document a few of my 2013 activities that turned out to be good ones.  So, without further adieu, here is a list, in no … Continue reading →

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My Constant Frustration

Posted on August 17, 2013 by jackpelham

I live my life under the constant frustration that things of fundamental and preeminent importance must so frequently take a back seat to the practical business of being a worker/consumer cog in the prevailing economic machine.  And the machine does … Continue reading →

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The “Let It Shine” Fallacy

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jackpelham

There is a very common fallacy of sorts in our American culture.  It has to do with activism, patriotism, religious fervor, and so forth, and it goes something like this: “I’m going to let my little light shine, and from … Continue reading →

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What is My “World View”?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by jackpelham

Every once in a while, someone inquires about my “world view”.   Here it is: There is nothing unreal in the entire known Universe, with the one exception of what happens in the imaginations of humans. Humans often get trapped in … Continue reading →

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Why America Fell

Posted on July 4, 2013 by jackpelham

You can read my latest essay on its own website here:  http://www.whyamericafell.com  

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The Activist’s Curse

Posted on July 4, 2013 by jackpelham

The activist’s curse lies in the following rhetorical question: If I can change my mind, and if you can change your mind, who are you and I to unilaterally declare that it is too late for the rest of our … Continue reading →

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