Good morning Mastodon peeps.
I can't tell if I am finished with my latest blog post, or just ready to abandon it.
https://terikanefield.com/democracy-oligarchy-and-tyranny/
It's called Democracy, Oligarchy , and Tyranny.
As coincidence would have it, as I was reading Book VIII of The Republic and considering a blog post about the interplay of democracy and oligarchy when Biden gave a speech warning Americans of a rising oligarchy.
Do your thing, Mastodon. (I know you'll kindly tell me if I made a mistake!)
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My reason for this approach:
Coming at current politics through the lens of political and legal philosophy gives people a way to talk about what is happening which doesn't trigger "is this good for my team" responses.
It gives us a framework for thinking about (and discussing) the issues.
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Hi, Mastodon peeps,
I have my next blog post ready.
In November I set out on a philosophical journey for perspective on today's politics.
When I started this series, I switched to monthly instead of weekly because these posts take so long to write.
I'm ready early, so I think my new schedule will be "whenever it's finished."
I always post here first because I can count my mastodon friends to point out my mistakes :) I don't like having mistakes in my blog posts.
https://terikanefield.com/destination-2-antigone-the-law-or-my-conscience/
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Hi, Mastodon Peeps,
I have my blog post ready.
Last month, I talked about a philosophical journey for perspective on today’s politics.
Plato is always a good place to start.
I’ll also talk about TV lawyers and the spirit of liberty because . . . it follows.
An election happened since my last blog post, so I’ll have a bit about that as well. I also included a section on what to expect moving forward.
https://terikanefield.com/chapter-1/
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Question: is this the reason MSNBC rankings are reportedly cratering?
I assume there is another reason because the cratering started just after the election. I figured was one reason was simply that news talk shows were painful to watch after the election. People needed to hide for a while.
https://apnews.com/article/morning-joe-trump-meeting-ring-cf4816dd28372a4c942d256df2e440ae
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Adding: The reason I think the way it is generally taught is boring is that it's watered down and people are not given context.
I saw a kids book once that said, "you have the right to a jury trial!" Why would a kid care?
But after you read about the Zenger trial in the American colonies juries make sense as a way for the people to resist a tyrant.
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Someone asked the age level.
I wrote at the same level I wrote for California appellate justices 😂
Okay, it's the level just before kids start reading adult-level books.
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So anyway, I had this idea that everyone, particularly young people, should learn what is taught in law school.
I also had the idea that the way it is taught to young people is boring.
It wasn't until law school that I realized how interesting this stuff is.
The result ⤵️
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Hi, everyone.
I am back from my blogging sabbatical with a new blog post.
I'm proud of this one.
Why I am setting out on a journey and inviting you along.
Click here (not the picture) https://terikanefield.com/why-i-am-setting-out-on-a-journey-and-inviting-you-along/
(If you get the error message, wait a minute and try again. I have been told by people who understand Tech Magic that the picture is supposed to foil the error message.)
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Why build an ordinary sukkah when you can build a gorgeous one?
My favorite holidays are all in the fall.
Halloween because I like the subversiveness of kids demanding candy and being whatever they wish.
Sukkot because I love the idea of a temporary shelter to remind us of life's fragility and to gather family and friends.
Day of the Dead because South Americans get it right.
I miss you all! I plan to start blogging against next month.
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More greetings from southern Chile (Pucon)
To quote my brother-in-law, "We have everything here! Big earthquakes. Big fires. Big volcanoes."
Signs remind people to run if the volcano erupts. I asked if people really need to be told that. Brother in law: "Yes. Chileans will stop to take pictures."
The beach has black lava sand.
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Greetings from the south part of Chile.
One reason for my social media / blogging sabbatical is a visit to Chile for a sibling reunion (husband's sibs) and the Chilean independence festivals.
I met a woman wearing traditional dress and I asked if I could get a picture with her. All of her friends wanted to jump into the picture.
I asked permission to share and they were delighted.
More pictures coming.
(Can you spot the gringa?)
Yes that's a volcano in the background.
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When I taught fiction writing at the college and university level before law school (yes I did that ) I used to tell my classes that characters need to get what they deserve but in unexpected ways.
Trump will not only be beaten by a woman, he will be beaten by a woman who is not white.
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One more: My favorite lines from the entire convention came from Michelle Obama (why is that not a surprise?)
I did a screenshot because the text won't fit.
"The affirmative action of generational wealth" was perfect.
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Another detail worth noting: I liked Harris’s use of the word "unserious."
She said something like, "In many ways Trump is an unserious person, but the consequequences of a second presidency would be devastating."
"Unserious" succeeds the way understatements succeed. An accurate statement "buffoon" would sound like hyperbole and would come across like namecalling. "Unserious" is descriptive and understated.
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The "again" in "MAGA" creates a reactionary / regressive manifesto.
"We are not going back" is the perfect counter-slogan. While Harris laid out a progressive agenda, "We're not going back" invites traditional conservatives (who are not reactionary) to feel comfortable.
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One of my favorite lines so far: "We need a president who shatters the boundaries of what is possible, not a president who shatters the boundaries of what is legal."
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My political statment for the day: Toilet paper is free in schools and elsewhere, so tampons and sanitary napkins should be free.
Adding: I know, I'm a dangerously radical liberal.
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