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It's getting dark out there, but that's alright.
By Mark Alastor · Launched 10 months ago
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Idea in Progress #6: On the Other Hand
Then again, maybe self-affirming as a "conservative" isn't the answer
Mark Alastor
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Reflection #5: Be a Friend, Not an "Ally"
Genuine bonds of affection aren't contingent on politics
Mark Alastor
May 26
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Reflection #4: The Tyranny of the Do-Gooder
You're not helping.
Mark Alastor
Mar 16
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Thinking About Ukraine
Disclosures, History and Perspective
Mark Alastor
Feb 28
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Idea In Progress #5: Stumbling Into Conservatism
There's no stopping the train, it's time to jump off
Mark Alastor
Feb 17
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Reflection #3: Reign of The Nerds
Shoved into a locker together, forever
Mark Alastor
Jan 27
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Idea In Progress #4: The State of Exception
What Will You Do, When There's Nothing Left to Say?
Mark Alastor
Jan 24
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Idea In Progress #3: Choose Your Myths Carefully
Don't want to forget this one
Mark Alastor
Jan 15
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Idea In Progress #3: Choose Your Myths Carefully
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