Category Archives: The filthy rich

Hang on just a sec! Let’s go back to those berserkers

The Encyclopedia Britannica’s full description of berserkers has given me a moment of déja vu. Take a look at this paragraph, after which I will explain what I’m thinking: The berserkers’ savagery in battle and their animal-skin attire contributed to … Continue reading

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The New Yorker spills the (canned) beans* on another cult: bunkerism

But this one is funny — provided you’re not a paranoid. (Self-diagnose quickly before you continue reading. If you are paranoid, you won’t like what I’m writing and you certainly will not like the woman about whom I’m writing.) For … Continue reading

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Are you afraid of immigrants? So am I

Today, the New York Times ran a story about the fierce battle within Rupert Murdoch’s  family. Although it’s centered on a trust Murdoch established, over which a trial is about to start in Reno, Nevada, the deep story is how … Continue reading

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