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Why Does Rage Bait Work?

On December 22, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No one wants to be mad all the time. So why does social media constantly tempt us with rage bait? And why do we consistently bite?

What Is Patriotism?

On December 6, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

What We Must Accept, and What We Never Should

On November 12, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

An open letter to my daughters in the wake of a disappointing election.

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