Tag Archives: politics

David Bazan

David Bazan is an enigmatic artist that I was introduced to in college by my buddy Josh. (Something of a musician in his own right as I understand.)
I first heard Pedro the Lion in a dorm room at NC State; I was instantly hooked by David’s simple, narrative songwriting, and that voice. It’s been described [...]

Democracy is so metal

This morning I had the opportunity to take part in the democratic process of this nation. Despite my resentment for the way these recent elections have been held, it was an absolute honor to enjoy the freedom of going into a voting booth this morning. As if that’s not enough, our happy consumerist culture gave [...]

False Choice – 2008

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.
~Tryon Edwards
This election, like the two before it, has been described by many as a choice between the lesser of two evils. This statement is predicated upon the existence of a two-party system. The fallacy of the two party system has been perpetuated by the corporate [...]