Tove Jansson‘s Moomin character, Moomintroll, famously says, “I only want to live in peace, plant potatoes and dream!” This quote reflects a desire for a simple, peaceful life, finding joy in everyday activities and imagination. The quote is often associated with the Moomins’ idyllic world and the value of small pleasures. I only want to […]
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New Crescent series Next in the series Before we get started, let’s take a moment to reflect: Q. How cool is the Austin Public Library?A. Very cool. Joe Sacco: The Nuts and Bolts Joe Sacco, journalist, satirist, and illustrator, frequently writes about Palestine, and has collaborated with Chris Hedges on several works. […]
New Crescent series Next in the series The implementation of The New Crescent is complicated by political realities: Rafah Let’s look at a microcosm of this insanity: the city of Rafah. Rafah, the city that Elder G recommended as the eastern boarder for The New Crescent, sounds like hell on earth. In […]
Elder G has suggested a location for The New Crescent in the area: New Crescent series Next in the series Location: Egypt’s northeastern Sinai coast, possibly near El Arish or the Rafah border, is often underdeveloped and sparsely populated—yet strategically close to Gaza. Al Jazeera has some beautiful photos of a rare […]
New Crescent series Next in the series A sustainable, secure, and self-sufficient coastal homeland for Palestinians – built with global support, scientific innovation, and a humanistic vision. Let’s explore an idea that may bring peace and prosperity to millions of people. Here’s a broad overview: Let’s say that Egypt donates a large […]
It is so easy to trash Russia, their stulted banality of evil, the almost comical incompetence of its government and military, the vulgar venality of its leaders. But at its heart are the people, like people everywhere, with lives no less sacred due to circumstance or lack of privilege. I came across this documentary about […]
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Six Gulags Over Russia (part 2)
We’re looking at Russia’s Patriot Park, a delightful celebration of Russia’s contribution to enriching themselves. Designed with MAGAt sensibilities, visitors can spend their time and their rubles enjoying the technology of death. Getting There Concession Stand Specials – Patriot Park Edition Spy Sundae Freedom Fritters Herring-on-a-Bayonet Sanctions Salt Pretzel Propaganda Punch Kompromat Corn Dog Red […]
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Six Gulags Over Russia (part 1)
While browsing the pro-Ukrainian newspaper The Moscow Times, the WLBOTT Schadenfreude As A Service System (SAAS) alarms started blaring. By the way, the Moscow Times has a very cool masthead. The gist of the story: [note to self: when WLBOTT commences its Life of Crime, all transactions will be recorded in rubles. The numbers are […]
Today we begin a 27-part series on one of WLBOTT’s most requested topic: Sin. We did a brief survey of all major religious traditions, and they are pretty much against it. But before we begin the Nuts and Bolts of Sin, we decided to give our AI companions a Rorschach test. Using only the word […]
Alligator Alcatraz Evan Power – fashion icon, Florida GOP chair, and official spokesman for GOP Jesus. WLBOTT imagines his spiritual evolution: Who Joins ICE? We’re not talking renaissance men. We’re not talking deep thinkers. A Psychiatrist Examines the Cruelty US President Donald Trump toured the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades on […]