Tag Archives: racism

The Newest Pejorative: Community?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

If you do not pay attention to the click-bait and so-called news links on your browser’s home page, you may find yourself out of the loop on so many things you might as well become a monk. Take my experience … Continue reading →

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The Broad Brush

Posted on October 19, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

The idea of painting with a broad brush is nothing new. Whether one is speaking of cars, watermelons, or movie genres, humans are prone to praise or condemn without specificity. For example, “Fords make the best pick up on the … Continue reading →

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Of Idiots and Ignorance

Posted on October 7, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

First, if you find the title of this piece offensive, consider the following.  Merriam-Webster states the word idiot is outdated and offensive.  It also lists 80 synonyms, most of which are apparently not considered outdated and offensive. At least, none … Continue reading →

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Ahmed and His Clock

Posted on October 15, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

Now that most of the uproar is over, perhaps it would be possible to talk about the brouhaha in Irving, Texas with a little objectivity. First, to make it clear, OneOldCop does not care whether this young man was naive, … Continue reading →

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