Category Archives: social media

When Wisdom Isn’t

Posted on December 31, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Don’t you love these little bits of wisdom that Anonymous1 and others publish to help us find our way? Of course, one cannot forget the friends and associates who help spread these so-called truths in one way or another. Take … Continue reading →

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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus

Posted on December 3, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading →

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Incoming!

Posted on March 26, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…the news

Posted on March 12, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

In spite of the title, this is not a fairy tale. Though, it might fall into the horror genre if it were a work of fiction. It begins with the tragic death of eighteen young servicemen in 1958 and ends … Continue reading →

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Holy (sounding) Crap!

Posted on February 20, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my former theology professors might take umbrage at the title of this piece. As I wrote some time ago, the professor had a problem with slang and euphemisms. Still, there are times when one needs to make a … Continue reading →

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So Far As It Depends On You – Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Part 1 of this piece concluded with the statement that the friend in question was no longer trustworthy. The article further opined maintaining a relationship with someone untrustworthy is risky at best, foolish or dangerous at worst. The piece posed … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on August 2, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

It seems every pundit, news source, or so-called authority of any kind is quoting polls, surveys, or statistics these days. Anyone with knowledge of polls, surveys and statistics likely laughs themselves silly or grinds their teeth until their head hurts … Continue reading →

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Of Memes and Reputations

Posted on February 20, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Oh, the wonderful world of memes! These little snippets of commentary have taken social media by storm, seemingly propagating at a rate that would shame the most fecund rabbits one can imagine. The latest one to catch OneOldCop’s attention is … Continue reading →

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Of Chaos and Politics

Posted on November 23, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

OneOldCop would like to say he was surprised by the chaos that has overtaken the United States since the Ferguson, Missouri incident in August 2014. Unfortunately, of all the feelings generated by what is happening in the country today, surprise … Continue reading →

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