On Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

On Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler Fledgling is a novel written by Octavia E. Butler, a black, female, science fiction writer.  The novel centers on Shuri, a 53 year old vampire that has not matured beyond adolescence and thus has the body of a child.  The book begins with Shuri awakening from amnesia, having beenContinue reading “On Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler”

On Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents

On Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents Parable of the Talents brings to mind the hypocrisy of the religious colonizer.  Religion, for many, becomes a source of morality and the scope through which others are judged.  Ironically, religion also becomes the justification for imposition on others and the use of horrible, terroristic acts inContinue reading “On Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents”

Making a Slave: A How to Post

How we are deceived into blind trust, deception, and not thinking for one’s self As individuals there is an innate desire to do as one will and fulfill one’s own desires, so how are we deceived into accepting the inequities that are levied within us?  The answer is a multifaceted dive in to human behaviorContinue reading “Making a Slave: A How to Post”

The Danger of Acceptability Politics and Sensationalism

The Danger of Acceptability Politics and Sensationalism Most societies have some sort of standard of conduct which creates an environment where people can interact in a peaceful, respectful manner, and for the most part this is good.  The danger arises when the characteristics of an acceptable society include judgment of intrinsic personal traits.  For example,Continue reading “The Danger of Acceptability Politics and Sensationalism”

Tasting the Menu at Choukoya Resto Bar

On March 28, 2021 Choukoya Resto Bar held (what I believe was) their first menu tasting event.  To start, let’s consider the venue.  Choukoya has a beautiful laid back setting, from the dim lighting to the Afro-Centric paintings, beautiful décor, comfortable chairs, mirrored walls, and an acoustic system and stage allowing for both DJ’s andContinue reading “Tasting the Menu at Choukoya Resto Bar”

Narcissism of Colonizers

The insanity, hypocrisy, and narcissism of perceived righteousness while kidnapping humans and terrorizing and torturing them into working for you Just Mercy chronicles the systemic inequities that people of color face when engaged in legal battle, in an in depth review of an aspect of the injustice faced by blacks.  However, I think a discussionContinue reading “Narcissism of Colonizers”

Parallels between prison and slavery

Parallels between prison and slavery with an emphasis on the destruction of families and relationships Condition Slavery Incarceration Profitable labor done for poor room and board conditions and basic sustenance Power over access /ability to communicate with family and loved ones Rape and psychological terror, especially of the weak Psychological terror at the hands  ofContinue reading “Parallels between prison and slavery”

How the destruction of self esteem breeds monsters

In Just Mercy, we see many examples of cruel and depraved behavior taking place within the prisons.  While it is easy to assume that this is the natural result of the congregation of morally defunct individuals, I will argue that these results are not natural, and furthermore it is intentional and by design.  The intrinsicContinue reading “How the destruction of self esteem breeds monsters”

A Caution on Capitalism

The dangers of an infrastructure designed by capitalist and the presumption of guilt The problem with capitalism is that it rewards malicious cunning and deception.  Basically, the slickest, most supposititious and predatory people tend to rise to power.   These people then project their own behaviors onto the masses be it through the natural humanContinue reading “A Caution on Capitalism”