Category: Thoughts and Opinions

The Rebel’s Guide to Building Your Own Tools: A Journey to Freedom and Transparency Ah, dear friends, gather ’round and listen close, for I’ve got a tale to tell that’ll make your blood boil and your heart sing. You see, the suits, the gatekeepers, and the fact-checkers-for-hire don’t want you buildin’ your own tools. They

The Rebel’s Guide to Open Source Anti-Censorship Tools: Taking Back Control in the Digital Age Ah, the suits and gatekeepers, always tryin’ to keep us in line, don’t they? They want us to rent our online presence, to be dependent on their whims and fancies. But we’re not havin’ it, me boyo! At Veracity Life,

The Blarney Stone of Deception: Uncovering the Truth Behind Fake Hate Crimes Céad mile fáilte, me boyos! I’m Ryan "Dickie" Thompson, and I’ve got a bone to pick with the emotional stampedes that sweep the nation. Not just the ones on the left or the right, but the ones that magically appear whenever a bureaucracy

The Brutal Truth: Unpacking the USA vs Philippines Suicide Rate Comparison Céad mile fáilte, me friends! I’m Ryan "Dickie" Thompson, and I’m here to tackle a topic that’s often dodged until it hits close to home. Today, we’re going to dive into the complex and sensitive issue of suicide rates, specifically the comparison between the

The Inimitable Marty Hertel: A Life of Laughter, Generosity, and Lasting Impact As I sit here, reflecting on the life of Marty Hertel, I am reminded of the profound impact he had on mine. It’s a testament to the power of human connection that a person can leave an indelible mark on our lives, even

The AI Revolution: A Blessing in Disguise? Ah, the age-old fear of being replaced by a machine! It’s a tale as old as the hills, me boyo. From the cotton gin to the latest AI-powered contraptions, it seems like technology is always trying to give us the old heave-ho. But fear not, dear reader, for

The Irish Wit and Wisdom of Parental Alienation: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Triumph Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the warmth of the people is only matched by the chill of a pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night. And yet, even in this land of laughter and good cheer, there exists a darkness

The Ethiopian Bible: A Rebel’s Guide to Questioning Authority As I sit here, sipping me tea and pondering the mysteries of the universe, I’m reminded of the wise words of the great Irish philosopher, Oscar Wilde: “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” And isn’t that the

The Story of Barry Cooper: A Cautionary Tale of Censorship and Hypocrisy As the old Irish proverb goes, “it’s better to be a mouse in a hole than a fool in the open.” And that’s exactly what Barry Cooper, the former Texas narcotics officer turned drug war critic, has become – a fool in the

The Unlikely Journey: From Skinhead Reggae to the Complexities of Israel and Beyond As I sit here, reflecting on my journey, I am reminded of the wise words of the great Irish philosopher, Oscar Wilde: “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” My own journey, which began