Category Archives: Philosophy

IVV

Posted on August 20, 2020 by sputterpub

“In vino veritas” is not quite true, unless by “true” we really mean “sincere.” While alcohol can dis-inhibit you, it won’t increase your honesty at all. The qualities you tried to hide from view – embarrassments and actions causing shame … Continue reading →

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An Old Question

Posted on August 13, 2020 by sputterpub

The ancient question is: which one came first? The Bible says it had to be the bird, and science argues that old bubble burst as soon as positing a proto-hen, not quite a chicken yet, that laid and nursed the … Continue reading →

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Say It Isn’t So

Posted on August 12, 2020 by sputterpub

“There’s no accounting for a person’s taste,” is one translation of the Latin line. “What’s liked cannot be argued” was replaced, but neither phrase is accurate or fine. The very best is judged by all supreme. The worst we all … Continue reading →

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The Trolley Question

Posted on August 11, 2020 by sputterpub

You have a choice about the rail you ride. Ahead you see a crowd, so do you switch to force the trolley on the shunt beside, where one will surely die? Now tell me: which? It doesn’t matter what or … Continue reading →

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Hoax

Posted on August 3, 2020 by sputterpub

I hear Coronavirus is a hoax perpetuated by the enemies of 45, whose followers are folks who cherish secret dark conspiracies. As if progressives had the means to coax cooperation from communities abroad! What stupid love of subterfuge, to think … Continue reading →

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War on Entropy

Posted on July 14, 2020 by sputterpub

When I say I love order, I don’t mean I value lines or uniforms or rules. (I’d be an anarchist, except that scene has been usurped by weapon-toting fools.) Obedience has never been my route – impatience my persistent quality; … Continue reading →

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The Forever Virus (HA 80 Chanso)

Posted on June 5, 2020 by sputterpub

Of course I don’t want anybody scared. My rhymes are never meant to channel grief. But if you have an urge to feel prepared, then watch for facts instead of hot belief. It may be vain to vest in a … Continue reading →

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Calibration of Happiness (HA 73)

Posted on May 29, 2020 by sputterpub

I worked for years with somebody so drab and dull, I wondered how her weekends went. For most the Monday lunches she would blab about her social life: how excellent that picnic felt; this party was a blast. But then … Continue reading →

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Heroes (HA 68 Bref Double)

Posted on May 24, 2020 by sputterpub

Lance Armstrong fell. Now Elon Musk proclaims his vain stupidity. Ambitious heroes tell us lies. Naive I barely understand. At 9 I told a lie to friends of hula hoop ability. They stared, denial in their eyes, but didn’t kick … Continue reading →

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Connectivity (HA 50 Rhyme Royal)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by sputterpub

Exposed by ten to some geography, I learned the names of land and water mass, and wondered why we numbered seven seas when all were clearly one. The kids in class had no complaint; I tried not to harass – … Continue reading →

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