Philosophy, politics, and religion from behind the bar.

Why does no one ever paint the story of The Good Samaritan for what it is? It is a racist Jesus figure, with a nod and a wink, telling his crowd that we all know the Samaritans are no good. But here's this one guy. He's a standup kinda guy. He's not like those OTHER Samaritans. Jesus really was a redneck prick.

"Dear America,   You are a young, energetic, enthusiastic, and not too bright country, much like a puppy. Adorable in some ways, but with a propensity to knock things over and piss on the floor.   We have time. You may get potty trained sometime when you grow up.   One thing, though. The word 'entree' comes from the same roots as the word 'entrance'. What you call an appetizer is really the entree. That thing you call the entree? That's the main course. Until you get that straight, it may be best if you try not to run the world on your own.    Words do have meanings. Thank you for your time, The Rest of the World"

Alex McDowell 1 hr · Edited · Just got a private message. "I'm blocking you for posting violent images". I have no idea what she had a problem with, and I'm blocked, so no way to resolve the issue. Or even know. Michelle Davis. If anyone cares to ask. Like · · Share Scott Beer and Greg Bartholomew like this. Christopher Buxton Probably the photo of the guy getting his throat cut. 52 mins · Like Jennifer Wheeler She probably did you a favor by leaving. 52 mins · Like Alex McDowell Oh yeah. The throat cut thing. Sorry. 48 mins · Like Alex McDowell Best if we live in a delusion that those things aren't as fucking gruesome as they are. 47 mins · Like · 1 Alex McDowell What if I posted the video of Eric Garner dieing at the hands of the NYPD? Or flag draped caskets arriving at Dover? Or bodies strewn across the street from US bomb blasts in som...

Your mileage may vary depending on experience, geography, and ambition. Good essay on waiting tables while aging. "Lately I have been sensitive to my waning years in the business. At a crossroads of still needing to earn money, yet spending all I do earn on chiropractic visits, extra-strength Motrin and replacing the 1960s metal in my teeth, I face a dilemma. I have become accustomed to cash in my pocket, fabulous foods and wines, and a comfortable lifestyle. Still, I also recognize that some of the most valuable moments in life are the quiet times money can’t buy. So any chance of giving up a shift and spending the evening reading a good book is readily taken."

 Government secrecy is a load of crap. While it may have some benefits, time and again, when revealed, it is an excuse to cover up criminal activity. What we know is that we bartered away any sense of having a higher moral ground than the enemy. That we became terrorists in the ideal of "fighting terrorism". It's not new. It's what we've always done. We just made it official policy. "Secretly".   And it got us nothing. I know the CIA and the government officials that gave the orders claim they had to. That we got valuable intel from the process of torture. But that assessment is (at best) in dispute. Where's the proof? Well, turns out, that's classified. How convenient. Isn't that how we got in this jam in the first place?   And the argument that revealing these documents would put us in jeopardy with our enemies and our allies? Revealing our crimes??? What about the idea of not committing them in the first place? We can't undo our p...