In which I delve into one of life’s simple pleasures for a moment of sanity — They say the best things in life are free, which I find easily disputable. Nothing of value is free. Not love, nature, or family. You pay for everything eventually, with your life, in the end. On the other hand, many of the best things in life are rather simple, easy…

In which America needs to reject populism and embrace the elitism of intellectual superiority — The American Dream is dead. It doesn’t matter that it was always an illusion. American optimism was always tied to the idea of hope, hope that tomorrow would be better than today, next year better than the one we were in. For most of the 20th century, we relied on…

My not so subtle response to anyone worried about what Trump supporters will do when (not if) he is arrested — I apologize in advance for the salty language. Some may find it offensive or simply lazy writing, but from my perspective, we have come to the point in the program where it’s fight or flight, and any sense of decorum has gone bye-bye. …

After years of pretending that Trump supporters have simply been duped, we must recognize that their continued support is a moral failing and an existential threat — Do you remember all the conversations you had following the disastrous 2016 election, where you lamented how nearly half of America had been duped by a con man? How confident were we that things would go poorly and that, eventually, our fellow citizens would realize the catastrophic error of their…

In which I relay a few of my many misadventures with a friend named Bob — You never know when you’re going to need to take advantage of someone. A moment presents itself, and you are invited to capitalize on a mistake or otherwise profit from a stranger’s ignorance or lack of awareness. You have to be ready. You have to be prepared. …

In which I discuss my fear of compliments, walking alone, and dancing — Why I Don’t Take Online Compliments Well Most people aren’t particularly good at taking compliments from others. We get embarrassed. We don’t want to seem egotistical, so we can’t just readily agree. “You’re right. I am brilliant. Thank you for noticing.” I find it especially hard online when dealing with so many unknown forces, such as identity…

In which we delve into the racist history of the greatest of all amateur sporting tournaments, and why you should watch it anyway — A new series from the twisted mind of David Todd McCarty, otherwise known to his fans and critics as Angry Dave. Some of the narratives may be of questionable veracity from time to time. Fact-checking is advised. There is nothing objective about any of this. Welcome To The Big Dance

In which we find ourselves enraptured by congressional gladiators fighting to the death — From The Angry Dave Trading Desk A new series from the twisted mind of David Todd McCarty, otherwise known to his fans and critics as, Angry Dave. Some of the narrative may be of questionable veracity from time to time. Fact checking is advised. March 15, 2023. Goshen, New Jersey. — In the year 44 BC…

My trust in religion is gone, and my faith in man is nonexistent, but prayer continues to offer a path to grace — Most people I know, usually intellectual types on the left, disregard religion as a fool’s errand, a cultural crutch for the uneducated, or simply a patriarchal system designed to manipulate the masses into submission. On most days, I probably agree with them. …