Ignorance

Worried About Money

Ryan Mack | Posted 09.25.2009 | Comedy


Ryan Mack

I woke up early...worried about money. / I think I'm losing my home. / Just text me when you need me. / I just got the new IPhone.

How to Think

Terrance Heath | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


Terrance Heath

One of our political parties now embraces that what one believes is more important than what one knows, and is where critical thought has been banished and"facts" are founded in belief.

Apparently, You CAN Fool All of the People All of the Time

Brian Ross | Posted 09.30.2009 | Politics


Brian Ross

We are a fear-driven culture. There is a large segment of the population that, no matter how well you document it, will not let a good fact get in the way of their fears about health care reform.

How Happy Is... Is Ignorance Really Bliss?

Sophie Keller | Posted 03.06.2009 | Living


Sophie Keller

here is a difference in not knowing about something because you are genuinely uninterested and not knowing because you are scared to know.

RED the Book: How to Turn Teenage All-About-Me-ism into Altruism

Amy Goldwasser | Posted 03.05.2009 | Living


Amy Goldwasser

Obama's call to service for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day was two weeks ago today. But to my generation, I'm afraid it may as well have been issued by Abe Lincoln. It's already history.

Sarah Palin Playing the Blame Game: Missed it by One R

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


Jeff Schweitzer

For those of you who have already forgotten the nightmare called Sarah Palin, let us review a few basic facts about this walking political abomination.

Obama's Other Great Legacy: Death of the Beer Vote

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics


Jeff Schweitzer

About 20% of adults in the United States believe the sun orbits the earth. We come to these sad statistics because we lost our quest for intellectual excellence.

The Mandatory Rejection of Sarah Palin

Bob Cesca | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics


Bob Cesca

Before we arrive at the end of the Bush dark ride, let's make sure the Palin dark ride comes to a complete stop on Tuesday.

The Court v. Public Opinion

Chez Pazienza | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics


Chez Pazienza

I'll make this quick, which is probably a good thing since what I'm about to say likely won't be very popular. I'm starting to believe that from what we've seen lately, the future of this country may be too important to be left to the people.

Protecting McCain's Ignorance with a 'Great Wall of Duh'

Bob Cesca | Posted 09.07.2008 | Politics


Bob Cesca

After eight years trapped aboard this dark ride, finally hearing a presidential candidate publicly and forcefully refer to the Republicans as ignorant liars ought to be enough to coax even the most indecisive leaner into the Obama column.

How Are Lawyers Like Politicians?

Rick Shenkman | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics


Rick Shenkman

Lawyers have to appeal to juries the way pols have to appeal to voters. But there's one difference: you can't squeeze all of America's voters into a jury box to hear your opening and closing statements.