Monthly Archives: November 2008

Questions from a Worker Who Doesn’t Own Anything

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Hoag

           It’s always a good time to read Bertolt Brecht, and especially during these days of class war and crumbling capitalism. I recently came across the poem “Questions from a Worker Who Reads,” in which Brecht comments … Continue reading →

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Charles Hoag’s Adventures in Mindanao

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Hoag

     My dad lives on the island of Mindanao, the largest of the Philippine islands. Mindanao has been making headlines lately because of its Muslim separatist group, the MILF. MILF represents the militant faction of the large Muslim population on … Continue reading →

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The Socialization of Risk

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Hoag

     There’s a saying that goes something like, “You don’t find any atheists in a fox-hole,” meaning people get dumb when they’re scared. You could also say that you don’t find any free-market cheerleaders in a recession. Suddenly everyone … Continue reading →

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Watch Me Die

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Hoag

       Two news stories lately caught my attention, not just because I find suicide fascinating, but because both suicides involved an act of “watch this you motherfuckers” publicity. One guy jumped off the Aurora bridge  which is nothing new, … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Steering Head Bearing Adjustment

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Hoag

After riding my new work bike for a few days, I noticed a sloppy chattering coming from the front end when braking. It seemed like a poorly adjusted head bearing, and since I haven’t purchased a manual yet, I turned … Continue reading →

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Hallowhat

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Hoag

What’s the deal with Halloween. So fun.

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