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Author: Cassandra Burke

I'm an Aquarian, Pantheist, Psychonaut and Egalitarian, in no particular order. On my blog I offer my take on political science, history, art (in its various different mediums) as well as my own life. On my YouTube account I mostly post anything that I had been trying to find there myself and noticed nobody shared yet. I hope you enjoy!
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Bernie Sanders vs Ted Cruz Debate on Healthcare

28 Sep 2020
Remember kids, not paying thousands of dollars for a hospital visit is SO-CHUL-IZ-UM!!! I had this last debate analysis waiting around in the wings. I was unsure if I'd post…
Media Analyses

Seinfeld’s Early Years (w/ Emphasis on Elaine)

26 Sep 2020
I love Seinfeld. It's by far my favorite sitcom, one of my "go-to" programs I can just throw on at any time, in any emotional state, and find myself enjoying.…
Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Tragic Dreams I’ve Had: Resurrection

15 Sep 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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…
Media Analyses…

Beautiful Labor Day Fantasy

7 Sep 20204 Mar 2021
This post is part of a series of tongue-in-cheek streams of consciousness inspired by the holidays. I usually try to be pretty upbeat on this blog and focus on the…
Thoughts & Memories

Weird, Touching Dreams I’ve Had: Requiem

3 Sep 20204 Mar 2021
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 Cover-up

2 Sep 20204 Mar 2021
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…
Media Analyses…

I Finished My Final, Long-Promised, SMiLE Mix (Plus A Special Bonus Project!!)

21 Aug 202029 Jan 2024
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…
Political Reactions

The Tiberian Platform (2/3) Declaration of Grievances Against the US Government

30 Jul 20204 Mar 2021
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…
Media Analyses…

60+ More Attempts at Designing Flags

22 Jul 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 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…
Media Analyses…

As Both a Film Buff & a Leftist, I Hate Hollywood

6 Jul 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 20204 Mar 2021
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…
Political Reactions

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

5 Jul 20204 Jun 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
This post is part of a series of tongue-in-cheek streams of consciousness inspired by the holidays. Once, in a stressful situation, my boyfriend told me to imagine something reassuring in…
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My Favorite Political Platforms (8/10) Republican Party 1940

4 Jul 20204 Jun 2021
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 (9/10) Libertarian Party 1988

4 Jul 202019 Feb 2023
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Jun 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Jun 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 20204 Mar 2021
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 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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