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Moscow Murder, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
The legal system convicted Bryan Kohberger. But the public convicted a personality type long before the plea.
J. Michael McGee
Jun 258 min read


You Better Watch Out: Free Speech Anxiety
A casual coffee conversation turns uneasy when a friend warns, “You better watch out—they’ll cancel you.” What begins as offhand advice opens into a deeper anxiety shared by writers, podcasters, and anyone who speaks publicly today. This essay reflects on free speech, platform power, and the quiet fear that saying the wrong thing—however thoughtfully—may carry unseen consequences.
J. Michael McGee
Jan 224 min read


Don't Ask Me, I Don’t Give a Damn
What are we fighting for?” Country Joe’s Vietnam-era protest anthem echoes into the present as the U.S. edges closer to another Middle East war. From Vietnam to Gaza to Iran, the justifications change but the logic remains—fear, honor, revenge, and national ego. An essay on how old wars never really end; they just find new names.
J. Michael McGee
Dec 15, 20254 min read


The Hubris–Nemesis Complex: When Power Becomes Pathology
From the ruins of ancient Greece to the rubble of modern wars, the hubris–nemesis complex still haunts us. When pride hardens into certainty and power silences doubt, downfall follows. This essay explores how arrogance becomes pathology—and why humility remains humanity’s last defense against self-destruction.
J. Michael McGee
Oct 27, 20254 min read


The Row Heard Around the World
Trump’s fearless, unfiltered leadership was on full display in the Oval Office showdown with Zelensky. Bold or reckless? You decide.
J. Michael McGee
Mar 26, 20254 min read


The Never-Trumper Rage
The essay examines anti-Trump sentiment, political division, and the psychological impact of Trump's bold, unconventional leadership style.
J. Michael McGee
Oct 13, 20244 min read


The Cowboy Candidate
Donald J. Trump embodies a modern cowboy spirit with resilience and determination. Will America embrace this ethos in their leader again?
J. Michael McGee
Jul 26, 20244 min read
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