Legalize Marijuana

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been a controversial topic for decades, with arguments ranging from its therapeutic value to its negative effects on users. The debate on whether to legalize marijuana has become increasingly important, as more countries and states have moved towards legalizing it for medicinal and recreational use. In this essay, I will argue for the legalization of marijuana, highlighting its medicinal benefits, potential economic benefits, and the fact that the criminalization of marijuana has been largely unsuccessful in reducing its use.

Capitalism 101

 

Capitalism is the only economic system that is consistent with the principles of individualism, freedom, and prosperity. It is a system based on the idea that individuals have the right to own and control their own property and pursue their own self-interest, free from the interference of government or other external forces.

At the heart of capitalism is the concept of the free market. This is a system in which individuals are free to buy and sell goods and services on the basis of voluntary exchange. Prices are determined by supply and demand, and competition ensures that prices remain fair and reasonable. In this system, there are no restrictions on who can enter the market or what they can produce. This creates a level playing field that allows individuals to compete and succeed based on their own abilities and efforts.

Morning Entry, February 20, 2023/Conspiracy Theory

 

Well, so here it is, February 20th, 2023. I am sitting at my desk writing this, thinking about a variety of things. I have a conspiracy theory: the Chinese government arranged for President Trump to leave office by rigging, cheating, and gaming the elections, in collusion with certain US politicians.

The number of US politicians with ties to the Chinese is noteworthy here. Especially the Biden family. Yes, I believe that there are people who would easily sell out this country for personal gain. OK, so where's the evidence of this? Let me ask you a question: how in the FUCK did a Chinese spy balloon get completely across North America-a distance of over 3,000 miles-without being shot down? Radio and TV commentator Dan Bongino discusses the China situation in depth. US Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spoke on the matter of  Twitter interfering in the election by suppressing and eliminating news information that would have had an impact on the election. Here is a link to an overview of the so-called "Twitter Files". 

There Will Never be a Way

What is art? Here is a definition from Google:

 (art is) "...The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power."

Or this, from the Britannica on-line dictionary:

"...Something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings."

Now the question is, are these valid definitions? All art is simply the expression of human creative skill and imagination ? That sounds good enough for me, but I would have to add that art also has a deeply subjective value, either to the artist or to his patrons, or both. People are willing to spend time and money on producing art, and consuming art. There are both spiritual and material components involved here that the vast majority of us take very seriously.

A Symptom of Cultural Rot

 

It seems like the absolutely coolest thing in the world to do, is to scoff at even the very idea of sexual morality. Not only that, but there's also this thing about scoffing at traditional gender roles. Women are told that they don't have to be women, and men are told they don't have to be men. Holding these attitudes at the same time makes you warmly accepted on social media. Just say "men can have periods", and you're in.

Then there's the biological male athletes who identify as trans competing against biological women. They think everyone should be focused on the tranny's struggle to overcome sexual dysphoria and social conditioning. Fairness-justice-to the real women athletes-is irrelevant. Also, there are men who honestly believe that the best way to get a mate is to feign suspicion and contempt for maleness-and essentially, become feminine.

All of this is clearly absurd, and irrational. In this worldview, the law of identity (everything is what it is) does not apply. Contradictions exist. 

Music 101: An Example of Artificial Intelligence at Work

The following essay was written by Chat GPT, an artificial intelligence:

Music is an integral part of human culture and has been around for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations to modern-day pop, music has always been a source of expression and enjoyment for people of all ages and backgrounds. In this post, we will be exploring some of the basic concepts of music and how they are used to create the sounds that we love.

Morning Entry

 February 6, 2023

I had yesterday and Saturday off, but since today is Monday,  I must go back to work. I get every other weekend off.

It's not so chilly this morning, as it has been for the past few days. Fortunately, I find myself looking forward to work today. 

The picture at left shows my work desk at home. I know how to read and write music, but lately, all I've been doing is just playing. 

I'm well into a work-a-day routine, and I probably should take a few days off in the future and go someplace different.