The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.
Writing
Words put onto paper. Or fonts rendered on a page.
Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of “need.” The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.
Powerful and Continuing Nationalism
Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.
Terminal Lucidity Stories
Terminal lucidity is an uncanny phenomenon, a final gift from those who are leaving us, when clarity briefly pierces the fog of decline.
The Dangers of Kink-Shaming
Another silly joke I came up with a while ago. I always wanted to make it into a webcomic, so here it finally is. I’m not sure how inebriated I was when I came up with this one.
There Are Two Wolves Inside
Another attempt at a simple webcomic. I thought this was funny, maybe you will as well. I may have been a few drinks in when I thought this one up.
Wireless Earbud Touch Controls
I’ve finally jumped on the wireless earbud bandwagon and I really enjoy using them. Except for one major flaw, which you can probably tell from the title. I don’t understand who in their right mind decided that these things needed touch controls.
Gamification Ex Habitica
Ever feel like you’re drowning in tasks, unable to get anything done? You might even end up paralyzed, doing nothing at all. I’ve been there, but recently, I’ve taken steps to change that. Enter Habitica, a website that aims to help you improve your life through gamification.
Inaction is a Weapon of Mass Destruction
“Never Again” were the words spoken after the Second World War ended alongside the Holocaust. But it did happen again. And again. And it’s still happening now. In Cambodia I’ve been visiting the Killing Fields and Holocaust Museums and one phrase stuck with me. Doing nothing is not an option.
Thoughts and Feelings on Flowers
I’ve always had an interesting relationship with flowers. It’s not to say I don’t like them, but I’ve always had difficulty grasping a lot of the customs and rituals around flowers. Why do people buy them and place them in vases only so they can die?