One Man’s Valuable Possessions are Another Man’s “Irrelevant Abundance”

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How do you separate that which is clutter from that which is actually valuable in a society that’s trying to rid itself of meaningless [...]

Dear World…

Photo by infernoenigma
Source: “My favorite picture that I took from the inauguration”
I came across this picture from the inauguration whilst browsing the Internet and just had to share. I couldn’t have said it much better myself, random man holding an awesome sign. And good shot on the photographer’s part, too. Awesome moment.

Proud

For the first time in eight years, I can truly say that I am proud to be an American.  It’s a pretty good feeling.  One that I sincerely hope isn’t fleeting.  Way to go, America.  You’ve given this hardened pessimist some hope.

Wavering Republicans

What, exactly, is it that the Republican party stands for these days?
I make no bones about the fact that I am a fairly liberal-minded person, but I mean that question in the most sincere way possible. I have managed to completely lose track of what my opposing party claims to stand for.
At one point [...]