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    Why I’m Against World Peace

    With a title like that, I’ve got some explaining to do, so here goes. First off, let me start by saying that I disapprove of the military…… Read more “Why I’m Against World Peace”

    October 13, 2019April 18, 2020 by andyleeparker1

    The Great Whatever

    Living in a perverse society has made us all a bunch of perverts. You’re probably thinking about sex now, right? Having unusual sexual proclivities is just one…… Read more “The Great Whatever”

    July 31, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Ayahuasca–Let’s Not Let Big Pharma Patent It

    I first learned about Ayahuasca from an episode of “This is Life” with Lisa Ling in which she traveled to the Peruvian jungle with a group of…… Read more “Ayahuasca–Let’s Not Let Big Pharma Patent It”

    July 14, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Mine, All Mine

    That title is from the lyrics of the Rolling Stones’ song “Emotional Rescue”. One day last year, I experienced a sudden inner tidal wave of loneliness so…… Read more “Mine, All Mine”

    July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Coca-Cola’s Evil Empire Strikes Again: Not Even Monsters Are Safe

    A couple of years ago, I received the sad news that because of the evil Coca-cola company, I would no longer be able to purchase and enjoy…… Read more “Coca-Cola’s Evil Empire Strikes Again: Not Even Monsters Are Safe”

    May 21, 2019March 27, 2021 by andyleeparker1

    Bolivia: The Most Civilized Country on Earth?

    I just read this news story about Bolivia’s success in achieving freedom from debt and a greater degree of social equality for all of its citizens. A…… Read more “Bolivia: The Most Civilized Country on Earth?”

    May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Redefining Obscenity

    America has a really twisted definition of obscenity. It seems to mean anything having to do with sex. Women’s breasts have been turned into sex toys by…… Read more “Redefining Obscenity”

    April 30, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Why Do They Always Call It Battling Demons?

    Demons are red-eyed minions of Satan.  Maybe their eyes are red because they’re perpetually hung over.  That would be sufficiently  hellish.   I’m pretty sure they’re mythical,…… Read more “Why Do They Always Call It Battling Demons?”

    April 21, 2019March 28, 2021 by andyleeparker1

    Delayed Gratification: A Sign of Maturity–or Blind Obedience?

    Society is set up around a system of rewards and punishments. For example, we get paid for spending  the majority of our lives  doing things we’d never…… Read more “Delayed Gratification: A Sign of Maturity–or Blind Obedience?”

    April 20, 2019 by andyleeparker1

    Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Dictators Yearning to Breathe Free

    That Emma Lazarus really knew how to turn a phrase.  I think we all know at least a line or two from her famous poem on the…… Read more “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Dictators Yearning to Breathe Free”

    April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 by andyleeparker1

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