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The Political Atlas (A New Spectrum Model)

This is my detailed explanation of a possible multi-axis model of the political spectrum, combined with an extensive glossary of common political science terms. The cover image of each photo is a mock apolitical flag design of my own creation. The pansy flower represents Free Thought. The reason for separating…Continue reading “The Political Atlas (A New Spectrum Model)”

20Oct 201926 Jun 2020

My Complete “Thesis” on SMiLE

This series represents my thoughts on Brian Wilson’s unfinished SMiLE album, using as much information as possible to get a…

1Jun 20192 Jan 2020

A Panoramic Vertigo Analysis

This is a multi-part series where I look at Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo from every conceivable angle. It’s my favorite movie…

31May 201931 Jul 2020

The Sempronian Manifesto

This series contains two parts, one a set of constitutional reforms and the other a policy platform. Together, I believe…

Thoughts & Memories

A Serpentarian’s Testimony

11 Jun 202011 Jun 2020

We always picture the entrance to Heaven as a golden gate on some clouds, and Hell is a burning cave of devils prodding sinners with their pitchforks. What if they…

Political Reactions

Directory of Speech & Debate Analyses

27 May 202026 Jun 2020

So that does it, we reached another milestone here on the ol' blog. And that is this: I am (almost) done with politics! And that is just fine by me,…

Media Analyses…

My Favorite Works of Art Across Multiple Forms of Media

19 Mar 202027 May 2020

It was one year ago today that I registered the domain name for "theCarbonFreeze.com" and started posting! It's been a lot of fun uploading some of my old essays which…

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31 More Attempts at Designing Flags

22 Jul 202022 Jul 2020

I love vexillology (the study of flags) and in a previous blog entry, I offered some designs I'd made for various political philosophies. For fun, because that's just the kinda…

Political Reactions…

The Scipionic Circle: My Political Positions & Sources of Inspiration (1/2)

19 Jul 202019 Jul 2020

This post is named after Scipio Aemilianus, adopted grandson of Scipio Africanus (who, in turn, was Cornelia Africana's father) and husband to Sempronia (Cornelia's daughter and sister to the Gracchi.)…

Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Trippy Dreams I’ve Had: Redux

10 Jul 202010 Jul 2020

I had some more interesting dreams since the first time I shared some choice pieces of my dream journal. Continuing on... #17 Christmas Miracle I dreamed OJ had actually committed…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (10/10) Green Party 2000

5 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

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Beautiful Independence Day Fantasy

4 Jul 20209 Jun 2020

Once, in a stressful situation, my boyfriend told me to imagine something reassuring in order to calm down. The first thing to come to my mind was to picture a…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (9/10) Libertarian Party 1988

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (8/10) Republican Party 1940

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (7/10) Progressive Party 1948

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (6/10) Socialist Labor Party 1896

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (5/10) Socialist Party 1912

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (4/10) Progressive Party 1924

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (3/10) Populist Party 1892

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (2/10) Progressive Party 1912

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America’s history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Political Reactions

My Favorite Political Platforms (1/10) Democratic Party 1972

4 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

To celebrate the 4th of July, and for the sake of posterity, I want to share my favorite policy platforms from America's history. (For the sake of variety, I will…

Media Analyses…

Lost Media (3/3) My “Holy Grails” (Literature)

1 Jul 20201 Jul 2020

My list of Lost Media "Holy Grails" ended up being longer than I anticipated, so I spun off the last few entries into this standalone post. It probably goes without…

Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Early Computer Game I Remember But Can’t Recall the Name

26 Jun 202026 Jun 2020

I remember this weird computer game my school made us play in first grade. This would have been the 1999 to 2000 school year, and the game was very primitive…

Media Analyses…

Lost Media (2/3) My “Holy Grails” (Audio-Visual)

25 Jun 202025 Jun 2020

So, in the last section, I discussed what lost media means to me, how I came to be acquainted with the topic and works which I've helped save or at…

Political Reactions

Police Brutality (1/2) My Thoughts

20 Jun 202021 Jun 2020

The cover image of this post is the Whiskey Rebellion Flag. It's the banner associated with American heritage which I most closely identify with, and fly at my own house.…

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Eureeka (From Eureeka’s Castle) is the Cutest Character Ever!

16 Jun 202016 Jun 2020

So with Penis & Giuseppe Rolando's partially lost filmography on my mind lately, I decided to try to seek out some obscure nostalgic media again. Every few years or so…

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Lost Media (1/3) Intro & Searches I’ve Taken Part In

13 Jun 202024 Jun 2020

I have been fascinated by the concept of lost media since I was 16. I was a film buff for years even up to that point, had just gotten around…

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My COVID-19 Experience (& Also Thoughts on Shantae)

6 Jun 20206 Jun 2020

So, obviously I've been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic the same as everyone. There were plans I was looking forward to that got cancelled and I had to do without…

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The Legacy of the Eagles (Letting Go of the Past)

1 Jun 20201 Jun 2020

This cover image features the coats of arms for Egypt, Libya under the Gaddafi regime and finally Romania, all of which are former Roman territories which follow the same trend…

Media Analyses…

Radley Metzger & the Artistry of Golden Age Porn

29 May 202029 May 2020

I truly cannot emphasize enough how much Femina Ridens has influenced me over the past year. That one perfectly bizarre film, which I only discovered by complete chance, has expanded…

Media Analyses…

Reviewing “Presidential Media” (Portraits, Campaign Slogans & Signs, Etc.)

28 May 202028 May 2020

Purely for fun, I decided to take a quick look at all the other uniform aspects of a Presidential campaign and legacy. Here are some quick thoughts about each... Presidential…

Thoughts & Memories

My Idea for a Rock Opera

28 May 202028 May 2020

I was listening to some concept albums and rock operas lately and by the time I was finished, the most overwhelming feeling which came to my mind was exhaustion. Why…

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