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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)”

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20Oct 201921 Aug 2020
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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…

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1Jun 20192 Jan 2020
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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…

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31May 201910 Sep 2020
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The Sempronian Manifesto

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

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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 20203 Sep 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,…
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My Favorite Works of Art Across Multiple Forms of Media

19 Mar 202021 Aug 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…
Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Tragic Dreams I’ve Had: Resurrection

15 Sep 202015 Sep 2020
I had to share another hugely depressing blog post the other day with two more planned in the next week or so. (Don't worry, they're the last big, serious political…
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In Defense of Mother Nature; Contemplating Our Predicament & Coping With It

10 Sep 202011 Sep 2020
You can think of this essay as a spiritual successor to the three-part Post Modern Religion series I have shared previously. There's some heavy crossover with my political philosophy essays…
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Beautiful Labor Day Fantasy

7 Sep 20207 Sep 2020
I usually try to be pretty upbeat on this blog and focus on the things that bring me joy in this often cruel, sad world. I know I've tackled certain…
Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Touching Dreams I’ve Had: Requiem

3 Sep 20204 Sep 2020
Yesterday I posted some heavy shit about police brutality, so here's something a little less serious to hopefully lighten the mood a bit. The dreams trilogy is complete, perhaps with…
Political Reactions

Police Brutality (2/2) A Comprehensive List of Excessive Force, Misconduct and Widespread Solidarity Defending Them

2 Sep 20203 Sep 2020
The cover image for this post is the Veterans Exempt Flag from the War of 1812. It was flown during the Battle of Plattsburgh, New York, by a company of…
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I Finished My Final, Long-Promised, SMiLE Mix (Plus A Special Bonus Project!!)

21 Aug 202024 Aug 2020
We've reached another milestone here at the Carbon Freeze--post #270! If you'll recall, 27 is my favorite number and as a result, it's tradition that I celebrate 27-related anniversaries by…
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The Tiberian Platform (2/3) Declaration of Grievances Against the US Government

30 Jul 202031 Jul 2020
The emblem for this series is the Sword of Damocles piercing a crown, symbolizing the idea that the powerful are not invulnerable. The name of the series derives from Tiberius Gracchus, one of…
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60 More Attempts at Designing Flags

22 Jul 20206 Sep 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…
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The Scipionic Circle: My Political Positions & Sources of Inspiration (2/2)

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.)…
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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 202025 Aug 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…
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The American Education System is Terrible (2/2)

8 Jul 20208 Jul 2020
The cover image for this post is the Pine Tree Flag, used by several Naval squadrons during the American Revolutionary War. Here’s a few significant changes we could enact to…
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As Both a Film Buff & a Leftist, I Hate Hollywood

6 Jul 202023 Aug 2020
I mean, post Weinstein and all the other #MeToo bombshells, that's hardly a hot take I guess, but it's true and I feel the need to say it. I'm sick…
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Our Society is Mean-Spirited, Selfish & It’s Making Us All Miserable

5 Jul 202014 Jul 2020
The cover image for this post is the Easton Flag, supposedly designed during Revolutionary times and used by the division of Captain Abraham Horn in the War of 1812. It…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The American Education System is Terrible (1/2)

26 Jun 202026 Jun 2020
The cover image of this post is the Moultrie Flag, a banner used during the American Revolution. It's like the title says. I had a terrible experience in secondary school,…
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…
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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…
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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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