On the Renaming of Democrats’ “Jefferson-Jackson Dinners”

If Andrew Jackson’s name were wiped out of our cultural memory, I would not object. Thomas Jefferson, on the other hand… Continue reading →

Why the ‘Sight & Sound’ Poll Can’t Be Taken So Seriously Anymore

No, this post is not a rant about how greater I think the film in 2nd place is than the one in 1st place. It instead discusses the many flaws in the poll’s voting process. Continue reading →

A Modest Proposal for Preventing Poor Academic Performance of Minors in the United States of America

NOTE: The essay which follows is a homage to Anglo-Irish satirist Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” and is therefore not meant to be taken seriously. It, contrarily, mocks the pressure of American teenagers in the 2000’s to succeed academically. The author of the essay which follows does not endorse its contents in any way, shape, or form. It is a … Continue reading →