Category: Thoughts and Opinions

The Downfall of Vitali: A Lesson in Accountability and Responsibility Ah, the sweet taste of poetic justice! As I sit here in the Philippines, a country I’ve grown to love and respect, I’m delighted to see the likes of Vitali, a self-proclaimed prankster, getting his comeuppance. His antics, which have been a thorn in the

Begorrah, what’s the world comin’ to? It seems like the magic of Disney has turned into a right ol’ mess. The president of Disney, Karey Burke, has announced that she’s the mother of two “queer children” – one transgender and one pansexual. And the ages of these younglings, you ask? A mere five and seven

The Rainbow Revolution: How the US Government is Funding a Global Ideology Ah, the Philippines, where the sun always shines, the people are warm, and the beer is cold. I’ve spent the last five months sojourning in this beautiful country, and I’ve noticed something peculiar – not a single pride flag in sight. No rainbow

The Rebel’s Refrain: Unpacking the Unapologetic Spirit of Gen X Ah, the infamous Gen X, the generation that refused to be silenced, scripted, or sanitized. We’re the bunch that grew up on a diet of vinyl, vile humor, and unadulterated honesty. Our heroes didn’t coddle us; they challenged us to question everything. As the great

The Rebel’s Refrain: How the Sex Pistols’ Legacy Continues to Inspire Musical Mayhem Céad mile fáilte, me friends! Gather ’round and let’s have a chat about the infamous Sex Pistols, the band that launched a thousand ships… or rather, a thousand punk rock bands. It’s hard to believe it’s been over 40 years since they

The Craic is Mighty: US Court Rules Against Government Censorship Céad mile fáilte, me friends! In a landmark ruling that’s got everyone from Dublin to Dallas talking, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has come down squarely on the side of free speech. And it’s a decision that’s music to the ears

The Emerald Isle’s Eye on America: A Tale of Two Justice Systems Ah, the land of the free and the home of the brave, where the concept of justice is as murky as a pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night. As I sit here sipping me tea and pondering the state of affairs

The Emerald Isle’s Finest Hour: Unpacking the Alarming Reality of Gender-Affirming Care As I sit here, sippin’ me tea and ponderin’ the state of the world, 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

The Dark Underbelly of the Music Industry: A Story of Coercion, Shame, and Silence Bless your soul, have you heard the rumors? The whispers of a dark, ritualistic initiation game played by the Hollywood machine and music industry elite? Well, I’ve got news for you, me boyo – it’s not just rumors. It’s the cold,

So, you want to talk about Parental Alienation, do ya? Well, I’ll tell you, it’s a tricky business, but let’s get down to it, shall we? As your mate here, Ryan Richard Thompson, will tell ya, Parental Alienation is no Tea Party. It’s a full-on psychological war, and it’s happenin’ to more families than you’d