Following is an excerpt from a chapter in my second novel, Status Schmo. You get a good idea what a shit-show Joe's (protagonist) life is about to become as he tries to register a car purchased in New Mexico at a Kentucky DMV. This stuff really happens, folks.Joe opened the door to the DMV and confronted a massive, unruly crowd. It was worse than a gaggle of the worst of humanity and grumpy senior citizens at Golden Buffet on one of those all-you-can-eat seafood nights when the staff … [Read more...] about Registering a Car from New Mexico
Why I Know, Without the Slightest Reservation, That God Exists
I was watching a video podcast debate with Dr. Jordan Peterson and Matt Dillihunty (who is a professional skeptic and athiest). Both are brilliant men and the session was fascinating. They were discussing the existence of God. This is a high level and deep discussion and not for the faint of heart. I was disappointed though because they failed to discuss the biological phenomena of how we become human. They both agreed there is no biological or physical evidence of any kind to suggest that God … [Read more...] about Why I Know, Without the Slightest Reservation, That God Exists
How Strongly Do You Adhere to Your Principles
It's never a bad idea to critically analyze your own beliefs. As a lower case libertarian, I like to believe my principles are my guide with respect to nearly everything in life. Those principles might be based on any number of things which led me to my current world view. I also like to believe my principles are based on logic, reason, and rational thought. While these principles guide me, I'm not perfect and in certain circumstances, I may reluctantly but willingly violate them. I believe you … [Read more...] about How Strongly Do You Adhere to Your Principles
Asking Fundamental Questions
I've discovered a new hobby, albeit one that sometimes causes me more grief than pleasure. I like to examine any controversial subject and whittle it down to it's most fundamental underpinnings, then ask some basic questions. It's amazing what you can dig up when you do that. Below is just one of those. I dared ask myself what I would do if I could change just one thing in the U.S. Constitution.Many of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out ways to "get back to it," or "protecting it," … [Read more...] about Asking Fundamental Questions
On Lemmings
I listen to a lot of podcasts, mostly IDW stuff, but also several others with strict libertarian leanings. One of those is Dave Smith's show called Part of the Problem. I listened to one where he recounted his discovery of libertarian philosophy and how it was an epiphany for him. I recall the same discovery. I'd always felt uncomfortable with both the liberal and conservative movements as they exist today so I felt disenfranchised. Dave Smith mentioned how disappointed he was because he thought … [Read more...] about On Lemmings