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From the occasional writings of Michael J Grady.

• The Taboo of Honest Debate: How the Left Preaches to the Choir, While Losing the Congregation.
  By Michael J Grady We lost. I can’t get over it. It’s not just puzzling—it’s infuriating, especially when you consider the following stats: These numbers are not fringe positions; they reflect MAINSTREAM VIEWS! And yet, despite this overwhelming public support, we keep losing political battles. Donald Trump just swept all seven swing states, won the popular vote, and Republicans stand… Read more: The Taboo of Honest Debate: How the Left Preaches to the Choir, While Losing the Congregation.
• How Did This Get To Be ALL About Me?
  Between the Lines of a Third-Person Bio. By ME “There has to be a way around it,” said Michael J Grady pacing anxiously through his bedroom. “It’s inevitable,” I said, looking at my reflection in his mirror, “at some point, everyone has to write a third-person bio.” “Everyone?” he asked, looking back at me. “Everyone with a vanity website, at… Read more: How Did This Get To Be ALL About Me?
• The Last Big Thing
  THE LAST BIG THING Or “You Can Automate Your Values.” By Michael J Grady “Automation is the last big thing,” said the Salesman as he began his presentation, “A.I. can do your accounting, clean your house, or fly a plane from one city to another on the other side of an ocean. Delegate a task to today’s A.I. and you… Read more: The Last Big Thing
• Is anyone in the mood for a glib apocalypse?
  “HUMAN ERROR” By Michael J. Grady (I created an audio version as a part of ENOUGH ROPE, a forthcoming project. Considering how disappointing humankind has been this week, I thought a glib apocalyptic narrative would be a little therapeutic. Here’s a link to the audio: https://michaeljgrady.com/services/the-truth-about-project-x/ ) On a typical August morning, as an unintended consequence of a software update,… Read more: Is anyone in the mood for a glib apocalypse?
• So, I love My Cat.
  At her recent wellness exam,  the veterinarian said my cat was “in good condition, for an 18-year-old cat.” “Good,” I thought. I had been worried. Then I remembered that the average 18-year-old cat was dead. Compared to dead I think my cat is excellent. She’s doing infinitely better than a dead cat half her age. The day I worry about,… Read more: So, I love My Cat.
• How to Justify a Brutal Invasion.
  “The result is an absence of checks and balances in Russia, and the decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq, I MEAN UKRAINE.”  – George W. Bush Does he, though? (I wanted to write an article about my cat. I guess that will have to wait a week. That’s too bad it’s delightful.… Read more: How to Justify a Brutal Invasion.

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