by John Macdonald | Dec 14, 2022 | The250
You’re a hypocrite. Don’t worry, so am I. We all are. If you’re a human, you’re a hypocrite. “Yes, I’m not what I appear to be. I’m a sinner. I play roles. I have dark parts. I hold ideological paradoxes. I... by John Macdonald | Dec 13, 2022 | The250
Most people don’t care if you vote. They only care if you vote for their team.Most people don’t care about free speech. They only care when their team is censored or when you say something they don’t like.Most people don’t care about freedom.... by John Macdonald | Dec 12, 2022 | The250
We’re easily distracted by shiny objects. Those shiny objects gain leverage if we put labels on them — safety, anti-vax, ableism, privilege, transphobia, etc. But if we could look past our distractions for just a minute. What happens if all public health... by John Macdonald | Dec 11, 2022 | The250
I’m damn glad we didn’t have social media when I was 25. I thought stupid things, said stupid things, and generally acted stupid. If I had a broadcast studio in my pocket then, as we do now, I’m sure I would have…well, let’s just leave it... by John Macdonald | Dec 10, 2022 | The250
I’m a good driver, but you wouldn’t agree. I know this because my family has complained that I’m a bad driver for years. I disagree, of course, because, well, I’m a good driver. My driving record agrees with me. Over 35 years... by John Macdonald | Dec 9, 2022 | The250
I recently melted down at a Chipotle. The reason? Expectations. This got me thinking about expectations in all aspects of my life. Twenty-five years ago, on that same stretch of route 81, I wouldn’t have found any place to eat or get gas. Now I...