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Articles from The Lorem Ipsum consist of in-depth analyses or contemplative essays covering anything from the politics of gun laws to the proper way to make an Old Fashioned.

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The Inconvenient Truth

That which we can't change, we do our best to avoid.

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Blank Space

Life is about taking it all in, even if it means deleting some. An essay about what isn't there.

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Not In My Backyard

NIMBYism is the Fata Morgana of the 21st Century. Here's why we need to think beyond the NIMBYs.

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Irrational Fears

Conspiracy soup, skewed facts, and how they are used against us.

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Greased Lightnin' For Texas

A review of Ted Cruz's popular podcast, Verdict, and a brief tip on how you can help drain the swamp.

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The War on Weeds

It is as innocent looking as candy, but it’s turning our suburbs into battle zones.

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Words Ruin Everything

How bad language builds movements but prevents progress.

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Good Source Material

The best things in life are free, but good writing isn't cheap.

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Plastic Brains

We are the smartest we'll ever be when we are twenty, but after forty, the envy of wisdom. Here's why it's hard to change our minds and how doing so can help us live longer.

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Read Meat Politics

Red meat sells the article, but it hardly tells the story.

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Fox and The Backlash of Right-Wing Media

The lawsuit filings against Fox News and discovery have shed some light on the reality behind the 900-pound gorilla in conservative media.

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Just The Tip

Tipping has a sordid past, and it's getting out of control. Here's why the American culture of gratuity has become what it is today.

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The GOP Hemophobia

Republican politicians get lightheaded in the wake of the Trump indictment and arraignment.

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Banking My Crisis For Later

Incisive thoughts on Silicon Valley Bank and how we manage our monetary institutions. This post includes guest excepts contributed by Joe Mayall.

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The Cake You Didn't Eat

Cable news is the three-layer cake of a healthy diet. So what does this say about its viewers? More importantly, which cake flavor is best, and why is it Carrot Cake?

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Robot Corporations

Why the Norfolk Southern train crash was not just an accident. It was the most likely outcome.

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Breaking Bad News

Understanding the difference between the good and the bad and not being betrayed by the unbalanced when it comes to commentary.

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Why Egg Prices are Bananas

Eggs have become the new way to build wealth in America. Here's why and what probably won't happen next (but could).

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Balloons that Ruin The Weekend

In a world where dating decisions are swiped like tissues, it's no surprise that a balloon could prompt a diplomatic crisis.

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Dead White People

Or at least the clothing of dead white men, as they say in Ghana. An article about the impact of poorly chosen and poorly abandoned clothing.

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Social Media is Dead. Possibly.

Startup founder Daniel Johnson says Twitter is a key platform for paid ads. And if Twitter is a good place for us, it will be a good place for business.

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A Case About Nothing

A Colorado website designer objecting to a wedding that doesn't exist. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

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The War on Oreos

How in the world could one ever think that they could go to war with Oreos and win?

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Returning to The Laptop

And returning to our families for a Holiday weekend.

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It Sucks Being a Swinger

No matter how attractive you are (as a voter) if you’re not in one of 12 states, you may never see a Presidential candidate.