You know, folks, I was thinking the other day, well, not really thinking, more like staring at the ceiling wondering why everything feels like a bad joke that never ends, and I remembered Title IX. Nineteen seventy-one. Civil Rights Act. Some smart people in Washington said, “Hey, let’s make sure the ladies get a fair…
Tag: Equality
Bullish on America
America is the only country on Earth that can jog a marathon, stop to argue with itself at mile 11, eat a corn dog at mile 17, and still cross the finish line first. That is not mythology. That is the punchline of the last half-century. We have been operating at about 60 percent effort…
DEI Utopia
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about DEI, or as I like to call it, the Department of Euphemisms and Insanity. You see, DEI is this wonderful tool we’ve created to ensure we can cram more women into roles where they historically never quite fit—like firefighters. Now, before you get all huffy, let’s get one thing…
Equity
A punk anarchist long ago taught me about equity. He hated anything successful or beautiful. Instinctually he wanted to destroy it so it was made equal to everything broken and ugly. When he saw something well made, he raged inside that something so good existed in contrast to his wretched life experiences, and he revenged…
Passive Tolerance of Whatever
Back when I identified as an anarchist, I would look for ways to get revenge upon my enemies. For example, if someone gave out inferior candy at Halloween, they were sure to get their mailbox smashed. Or if someone was so stupid as to announce they were voting against a politician offering us all free…
Resignation Matters
Some employees fantasize about writing a dramatic resignation letter in which they imagine will destroy their boss. Realistically, all a nasty interaction accomplishes at work is burning a bridge by displaying how crazy and spiteful you really are. Better to hold it in and simply write the minimal to communicate your intentions. Give your 2…