Four years is a long time, but after the last two presidential election cycles, and as much as I love some of y’all…I’m 99.9% sure I will be off social media for the next one. I say this as someone who has had zero affiliation with any of these candidates. The cra-cra is at absurd…

You know I’m over this election when I would prefer my feed to be filled with Cubs talk again, versus all the political chatter I’ve seen the last few days. Seriously, it’s THAT bad.

“Few academics challenge censorship that emerges from students. It is important that more do, because a culture that restricts the free exchange of ideas encourages self-censorship and leaves people afraid to express their views in case they may be misinterpreted. This risks destroying the very fabric of democracy.” Excellent read. We’ve seen events like this…

Great read from a former U.S. Senator. “Gary Hart: Dare We Call It Oligarchy?“ “The net affect of the money machine — lobbyists, fund raisers, and campaign consultants — is to severely narrow the field of those who can compete for office.”