Archive - Realpolitik

Not *Quite* the Apology They Were Looking For…

September 30 0 Comments Category: Realpolitik, Videos

I could hardly believe my ears today when I heard Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Florida) flexing his spine on the House floor.  In case you missed C-SPAN yesterday; I know, most of you have it constantly streaming at work, home, in the car, etc., so excuse me while I provide a brief framework for the others.  [...]

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson on 2012

March 03 0 Comments Category: Realpolitik, Videos

If you ever watch Nova scienceNOW you will recognize the astrophysicist below as Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. While he is lacking in the research department, he is well-known in the scientific community for helping to popularize astronomy, and criticism of string theory. With those things in mind, below you will find an excerpt [...]

If Beer Was Illegal

February 18 0 Comments Category: Freelance Writing, News, Realpolitik

An analogy for all the prohibitionists out there…
Imagine, if you will, alcohol was once again banned.   In a throwback to 1920’s and 1930’s America, you can no longer obtain the forbidden brew at your local ABC Store, Grocery, or distributor.  Do some visualization here and think about those times when you really like to [...]

Media-Opoly

February 13 0 Comments Category: Realpolitik, Videos

Another video, too busy to write today.  If you have already seen esoteric agenda you have seen this video.  It is interesting to note Media-Opoly appeared in the original March broadcast of the SNL episode, but was cut from the summer rerun.  SNL producer Lorne Michaels told the New York Daily News he “didn’t think [...]

The Michael Phelps Marijuana Debacle

February 03 1 Comment Category: Freelance Writing, Karma, News, Realpolitik

I am sure by now most of you have seen the picture of America’s beloved merman Michael Phelps partaking in some extracurricular activities.  He apologized, they accepted, and all seems to be well in the world of professional swimming sponsorships.  I guess I should forget about it like everyone else…  But you know what, the [...]