One year ago, Elon was “forced” to buy Twitter. I say “forced” because there has been speculation that Elon planned this all along. Elon, being the perceived “mastermind” he is, allegedly has been planning to bring Twitter to its knees for some time (do birds have knees?) to rid the app of the stinky leftists…
Category Archives: Perspective
Defending Danny Masterson: Social Media And The Cost Of Loyalty
In the age of social media, news travels quickly. Opinions catch and spread like wildfire and depending on where your opinions lie, your biggest fans could become your biggest enemies. We’re seeing this now in real-time following the sentencing of former That 70’s Show actor, Danny Masterson. Masterson was just sentenced to 30 years to life for raping two…
The Twitter Cesspool: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Perspective)
If you asked me a year ago what I thought about Twitter, I would have ranted on and on about how much of a cesspool Twitter is and how impossible it was to even have conversations with people on the app. Twitter was an angry place where people fought and said vile things to one…
Despite Politics We Can Agree: Abuse Has No Gender
It’s day three of a stalemate between House Democrats and Republicans as they vote for speaker of the House. I imagine “each side” is expecting the other to fold as they put on their best poker faces and give their grandiose speeches in support of their elected. Just another day in American politics where disagreements…
Making History One Vote At A Time
I wrote this essay for one of my college courses early last year. Since Stacey Abrams is in the fight for Governor of Georgia once again, I wanted to share my perspective of the challenges Stacey Abrams has faced and take a moment to showcase the powerhouse that is Stacey Abrams. April Tapia POLS 155…
We Just Want Cops To Arrest Black People Like They Do White Mass Murderers (Perspective)
We need to talk about this…. I have been sitting on this post for a about a month now because I felt it was important to allow tensions to dissipate before speaking on this. There is a lot to unpack here so I’m going to do my best to address all points that I feel…
Accepting That Things Change – Learning To Appreciate The Now
Change is inevitable. What once was a lively neighborhood where children played tag and held summer neighborhood BBQ’s, is now filled with drab apartment buildings and crumbling streets. The local corner market run by the cute old Asian couple, is now a boutique. Best friends, now acquaintances. Family members gone or moved on. Change from…
Thoughts On God, The Big Bang, And Evolution. (Musings)
Let me preface this by giving some insight into my mind. I believe in the possibility of all things. I was raised Christian and Catholic. Meaning, various concrete beliefs were instilled in me from a very young age. There are religious beliefs that are so deeply ingrained in me, that at times, they will contradict…
Redefining The Term ‘Florida Man’ – How Congressional Candidate Ken Russell (FL-27) Is Raising The Bar In Social Politics
The November 2022 midterm elections are fast approaching and all 435 congressional seats are at stake. 35 seats are up for election for the U.S. Senate, as well as 36 gubernatorial seats, Texas being one of the most anticipated races throughout the country. Politicians like Beto O’Rourke and Katie Porter have great social media presence,…
Realizing That Not Everyone Cares About The World – Why That’s OK And Why It Isn’t
Before I started actively blogging on this here website of mine, I found myself going absolutely nuts, constantly thinking about all the craziness going on in the world. In the past, I could come home, hunt down my boyfriend, and engage him in conversation about this or that new outrageous event. For the most part,…