Sending Troops into Chicago: The Argument From the Left – Part 3 of 3

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Sending Troops into Chicago: The Argument From the Left – Part 3 of 3
I conclude my debate with a man I am calling Ferdinand Yocum as we debate whether President Donald Trump is justified in sending in the National Guard into Chicago to try to quell the violence. Ferdinand says no. I say yes. Again, my designation uses the initials AN. AN: You wrote: “As to this increase […]
This Issue’s Hidden Gem: WorkFlowy — The Bare-Bones, Brain-Friendly Organizer
If your desk is a mix of sticky notes, half-written to-do lists, random ideas, and task-fragments scattered across apps — I have a tool for you. It’s called WorkFlowy, and I think you’ll love how elegantly it can simplify and clarify your digital life. What WorkFlowy Does (and Does Extremely Well) WorkFlowy gives you a […]
Sociopath vs. Psychopath: A Useful Distinction
In everyday conversation, sociopath and psychopath are often used interchangeably—usually to describe someone who behaves badly, selfishly, or cruelly. In psychology, however, these terms refer to distinct patterns of personality and behavior. Understanding the difference matters, not only for accuracy, but to avoid carelessly mislabeling difficult or unconventional people. Both sociopathy and psychopathy fall under […]
Prestidigitation
Building Your Power of Expression Prestidigitation, n. Pronunciation: ˌprestəˌdijəˈtāSHən Meaning: In its original and pure usage, the word Prestidigitation refers to the art or skill of performing magic tricks, sleight of hand, or clever manual deception—especially the kind associated with stage magicians and illusionists. The word comes from the French prestidigitateur, meaning “fast fingers,” and […]
Welcome
Uncommon Sense Issue #345 is ready for you to feast on! I can’t tell you how proud I am of this particular issue! You definitely want to carefully absorb the Self-Development column! Therein I write a fairly provocative piece about the latest craze everyone is talking about and utilizing – Artificial Intelligence. You need to […]
Some Comments on Artificial Intelligence
There is a curious phenomenon you may have witnessed in your own kitchen sink. Place a flask beneath the faucet and turn the water on to the mildest of streams — just above a trickle. The water rises slowly in the wide lower chamber… almost lazily. But when it reaches the very bottom of the […]
Sending Troops into Chicago: The Argument From the Left – Part 2 of 3
I continue with a recap from my debate with a man I am calling Ferdinand Yocum as we debate whether President Donald Trump is justified in sending in the National Guard into Chicago to try to quell the violence. Ferdinand says no. I say yes. Again, I will designate Ferdinand Yocum with the initials FY […]
The Internet’s Delete Button Has a Back Door
Website: https://www.removeddit.com/ Purpose: To view deleted Reddit posts and comments — even after they’ve vanished. What It Does Sometimes, people see a thread on Reddit — perhaps about health, relationships, current events, or advice — and when they return later, that crucial post or comment has vanished. Removeddit allows users to view deleted or removed […]
Two Stories
In life, we must always deal with the various energies around us, and some of those energies are not peaceful. Some people don’t have gratitude, so they attack what brings joy, healing, and wellness. Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is good; it’s about remembering that something is. It’s about noticing the things that are easy […]
Bucolic
Building Your Power of Expression Bucolic, adj. Pronunciation: byo͞oˈkälik Meaning: This word conveys the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. Usage: “The church is lovely for its bucolic setting.” “Her childhood memories were steeped in bucolic scenes of orchards dirt roads, and the gentle rhythm of rural life.” “The poet’s language was so […]