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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 “Political Atlas (A New Spectrum Model)”

October 20, 2019November 10, 2019

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…

June 1, 2019November 10, 2019

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…

May 31, 2019November 10, 2019

The Sempronian Manifesto

This series contains two parts, one a set of constitutional reforms and the other a policy platform. These are what…

Vertigo (8/10) The Story (& Differences from Script)

1 Jun 2019October 26, 2019

The plot of Vertigo is in many ways an implausible mess. The script has elements of paranormal, film noir, psychological thriller and romantic melodrama, but somehow it all comes together…

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SMiLE (Prologue) How I Discovered the Beach Boys

25 May 2019May 25, 2019

SMiLE by the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is my favorite body of music ever. The only reason I've called other albums "my favorite" in the past is because SMiLE itself…

Political Reactions

I <3 George McGovern (DNC ’72 Speech Analysis)

25 May 2019May 25, 2019

I didn't find out about George McGovern until I began looking through past candidates and their respective speeches/debates three years ago. I had decided to go back in time, election…

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The Gaian Constitution (9/9) Rejected Ideas

24 May 2019May 24, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (8/9) The Union

24 May 2019May 24, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (7/9) Citizenry

21 May 2019May 25, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (6/9) Judiciary

21 May 2019May 21, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (5/9) Executive

21 May 2019September 1, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (4/9) Legislature

21 May 2019May 21, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (3/9) Bill of Responsibilities

21 May 2019September 1, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (2/9) Bill of Rights

21 May 2019August 17, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That’s…

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The Gaian Constitution (1/9) Introduction

20 May 2019May 21, 2019

I love political science, and so for fun I decided to draft a modified version of the US Constitution to better reflect the new issues of a modern era. That's…

Thoughts & Memories

My Attempts at Digital Art

20 May 2019September 22, 2019

So, if my calculations are correct, we're now at post #72, a reversal of the digits in my favorite number, 27. Even disregarding the arbitrary significance of this number, it…

Scattered Thoughts on Alice in Wonderland

19 May 2019May 19, 2019

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are such beloved and timeless stories that there's really not much for me to say that hasn't been discussed already. Not…

Thoughts & Memories

Stuffed Animals are Cool

18 May 2019July 31, 2019

Growing up, I had a little stuffed brown bunny-rabbit as my imaginary companion. His name was Benny, and unfortunately to this day I don’t remember how I got him. I…

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Julius Caesar: Selfish Autocrat or Progressive Hero?

Before we begin, let's just briefly establish simplified definitions for some of the terms I'll use in this essay. Patrician refers to the upper class, really the original tribes of…

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Jungian Archetypes in Media

17 May 2019May 17, 2019

According to psychologist Carl Jung there are several archetypes that are burned into the collective unconscious of all humanity. This then got turned into the commonly cited “Twelve Archetypes” that…

Thoughts on the Star Wars Franchise (2/2) The Decline

16 May 2019September 25, 2019

The Prequel Trilogy I liked these movies as they came out but by the time the next installment was released, I'd already come to resent the previous entry. I remember…

Thoughts on the Star Wars Franchise (1/2) The Golden Age

16 May 2019September 24, 2019

I'm going to "quickly" lay out my feelings on the Star Wars saga. I'll preface this by confessing I'm really not the biggest fan and I'm not familiar with most…

James Dean and Generational Conflict

11 May 2019July 31, 2019

I love James Dean, and his legacy as an embodiment of adolescence and teen angst. So, here are my thoughts on two of his three movies, with emphasis on the…

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Thoughts on My Dinner with Andre

My Dinner With Andre is one of the most thought-provoking films I’ve seen. This post is going to be a little different from anything I've done in the past though,…

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Women of Ancient Carthage

11 May 2019May 11, 2019

As a companion piece to my list of influential Roman women, here are some contemporaries from Carthage and Egypt whom I find interesting. The Mother of an Empire Despite being…

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My Favorite Artist, Syd Barrett

5 May 2019May 16, 2019

When it comes to the realm of music, my two biggest heroes are Brian Wilson and Syd Barrett. Both men created (or were working towards creating) two of the greatest…

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Boman: The Greatest Vlogger of All-Time

5 May 2019May 5, 2019

"Guys, What is Boman?" I first discovered Boman in the summer of 2014, where he was roughly two years into his wayward pilgrimage across the Earth in his search for…

Thoughts on Pulp Fiction

4 May 2019May 5, 2019

(ASIDE: Sorry for the big gap between my last updates and this. It's been a hectic two weeks and I haven't had much time to write. In this essay, I…

Thoughts & Memories

Proposed Alternate Trans Pride Symbol

21 Apr 2019September 1, 2019

(This may not appeal to transmen at first glance or even at all, but for myself and any other transwomen who'd like to use it,) I love Athena and like…

Oliver! Observation About Dodger

21 Apr 2019May 2, 2019

My girlfriend and I were watching Oliver! tonight and we noticed an adorable detail I wanted to share. It happens in the scene where Bill Sykes and Nancy have kidnapped…

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Thoughts on Inherit the Wind

Inherit the Wind is a dramatization of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. This is the best scene, one of the top courtroom cross-examinations ever made. This movie really spoke to…

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