Dumb as Rocks: How California Caught a WWI German Spymaster

History really does repeat. Just this week a story broke of a man arrested near San Francisco who was plotting domestic terror attacks, inspired by “America First” speeches of Trump. Napa resident Ian Benjamin Rogers, 44, was taken into custody by fede… Continue reading Dumb as Rocks: How California Caught a WWI German Spymaster

Big Tech Insider’s Guide: Silicon Valley Bus History

This also could be titled an intro to Silicon Valley ethics: 1617 rent-able carriages (shared ride) by order of monarch 1662 fixed routes for shared ride by order of monarch 1823 Stanislas Baudry’s Omnés Omnibus (for everyone) 1853 Impériale omnibus (u… Continue reading Big Tech Insider’s Guide: Silicon Valley Bus History

James Bond Movies Are “Fascist Pig” Glorification

I don’t think anyone has ever marketed James Bond movies properly for what they really are. Look at this awful release poster for “Diamonds are Forever” and tell me the whole narrative from the beginning has been anything more than misogynist garbage: … Continue reading James Bond Movies Are “Fascist Pig” Glorification

Encoded Tyranny: Was Reagan’s “Shining City on a Hill” Intolerance for Dissent?

A while ago I wrote about Reagan’s use of racism to win elections. He was undeniably more racist than even Nixon, which is a remarkable achievement for a “popular” American President. Also I have written about Reagan’s attachment to dictatorships, such… Continue reading Encoded Tyranny: Was Reagan’s “Shining City on a Hill” Intolerance for Dissent?