Howard Curzer
@howardcurzer.bsky.social
THE SECOND DRAFT
Tweaking and tweaking in the lengthening paper
The writer cannot bear the tinkering;
Reasons fall apart; the thesis does not hold;
Mere gibberish is loosed on the reader, and everywhere
Engagement with the literature is faked.
Tweaking and tweaking in the lengthening paper
The writer cannot bear the tinkering;
Reasons fall apart; the thesis does not hold;
Mere gibberish is loosed on the reader, and everywhere
Engagement with the literature is faked.
July 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
THE SECOND DRAFT
Tweaking and tweaking in the lengthening paper
The writer cannot bear the tinkering;
Reasons fall apart; the thesis does not hold;
Mere gibberish is loosed on the reader, and everywhere
Engagement with the literature is faked.
Tweaking and tweaking in the lengthening paper
The writer cannot bear the tinkering;
Reasons fall apart; the thesis does not hold;
Mere gibberish is loosed on the reader, and everywhere
Engagement with the literature is faked.
Are there still people who believe there is no significant difference between the Democratic Party and the GOP?
July 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Are there still people who believe there is no significant difference between the Democratic Party and the GOP?
That moment, long after your talk, when you finally grasp what your critic repeatedly and patiently tried to explain to you.
July 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
That moment, long after your talk, when you finally grasp what your critic repeatedly and patiently tried to explain to you.
Looking for unusual takes on the virtues of good timing, tolerance, open-mindedness, civility, forgiveness, integrity, ambition, or creativity? Take a RISK. My book is coming out in paperback. $57.00 at amazon. $46.00 currently on sale at Routledge. $0.00 for reviewers.
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looking for unusual takes on the virtues of good timing, tolerance, open-mindedness, civility, forgiveness, integrity, ambition, or creativity? Take a RISK. My book is coming out in paperback. $57.00 at amazon. $46.00 currently on sale at Routledge. $0.00 for reviewers.
I love completing big projects simultaneously. Today, I finished a paper, a T&P review, a book manuscript, AND the laundry.
July 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I love completing big projects simultaneously. Today, I finished a paper, a T&P review, a book manuscript, AND the laundry.
Remember when folks worried about microaggressions?
July 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Remember when folks worried about microaggressions?
Having my request for a Senior Discount challenged while in my 70s feels just as good as being carded in my 30s.
July 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Having my request for a Senior Discount challenged while in my 70s feels just as good as being carded in my 30s.
Remember when some folks thought the GOP leadership was acting on principle (e.g. pro-life, small gov). Nowadays no one is fooled.
June 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Remember when some folks thought the GOP leadership was acting on principle (e.g. pro-life, small gov). Nowadays no one is fooled.
That moment when you realize that you have been criticizing MAGA for bird-whistling political violence while tolerating pro-Palestinian demonstrators who do the same thing.
Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington aspired to Middle East bridge-building
Friends and colleagues remember the couple as driven by a desire to forge regional ties through diplomacy, and for their 'unwavering belief' in peace and equality
www.timesofisrael.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
That moment when you realize that you have been criticizing MAGA for bird-whistling political violence while tolerating pro-Palestinian demonstrators who do the same thing.
Trump thinks ivy league universities ought to deny admission to students with problematic ideologies. They are to be identified by broad criteria (e.g. national origin, associates). On these grounds, ivies ought to deny admission to children of high-level people in the Trump administration.
April 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Trump thinks ivy league universities ought to deny admission to students with problematic ideologies. They are to be identified by broad criteria (e.g. national origin, associates). On these grounds, ivies ought to deny admission to children of high-level people in the Trump administration.
Universities now have a wonderful opportunity to increase their "viewpoint diversity" by teaching about those conservative thinkers who railed against the divine right of kings.
April 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Universities now have a wonderful opportunity to increase their "viewpoint diversity" by teaching about those conservative thinkers who railed against the divine right of kings.
Dear Libertarians: When the Dems were in, you accused them of "infringement of liberty." Now we are looking at the real thing. This is your hour. Where the f*** are you?
April 15, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Dear Libertarians: When the Dems were in, you accused them of "infringement of liberty." Now we are looking at the real thing. This is your hour. Where the f*** are you?
College profs are not helpless. We can reach lots of voters. During the Vietnam war, profs held "teach-ins" outside of classes to inform students and discuss various views. Let's bring back teach-ins.
April 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
College profs are not helpless. We can reach lots of voters. During the Vietnam war, profs held "teach-ins" outside of classes to inform students and discuss various views. Let's bring back teach-ins.
No tariffs for Russia!
None for North Korea!!
Trump is not bothering to pretend any more.
None for North Korea!!
Trump is not bothering to pretend any more.
April 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
No tariffs for Russia!
None for North Korea!!
Trump is not bothering to pretend any more.
None for North Korea!!
Trump is not bothering to pretend any more.
When your MAGA friends or relatives encounter delays or difficulties with a government agency, gently remind them that reducing gov. size means reducing gov. service so they know who to blame for their delays or difficulties.
April 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
When your MAGA friends or relatives encounter delays or difficulties with a government agency, gently remind them that reducing gov. size means reducing gov. service so they know who to blame for their delays or difficulties.
Next step: Whoops, we fired too many. Must hire new people. Only Republicans need apply.
March 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Next step: Whoops, we fired too many. Must hire new people. Only Republicans need apply.
Feeling helpless? Most of us are not in a position to hinder what Trump is doing now. But there is something we can do. The next election is only 1 1/2 years away. Start now. Persuade a Trump voter to switch. Then persuade another. Then another.
"Slow, steady progress can win." - the Tortoise
"Slow, steady progress can win." - the Tortoise
March 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Feeling helpless? Most of us are not in a position to hinder what Trump is doing now. But there is something we can do. The next election is only 1 1/2 years away. Start now. Persuade a Trump voter to switch. Then persuade another. Then another.
"Slow, steady progress can win." - the Tortoise
"Slow, steady progress can win." - the Tortoise
Prediction: The GOP will not be deterred from doing unpopular things by the prospect of losing the next election. Controlling President, House, Senate, and Court is a rare opportunity. The GOP will slam through their whole agenda. Forfeiting the election is a small price to pay.
March 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Prediction: The GOP will not be deterred from doing unpopular things by the prospect of losing the next election. Controlling President, House, Senate, and Court is a rare opportunity. The GOP will slam through their whole agenda. Forfeiting the election is a small price to pay.
As Trump sides with Russia, Europe decides to rearm. Remember how well an armed Europe worked out in the 20th century?
March 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
As Trump sides with Russia, Europe decides to rearm. Remember how well an armed Europe worked out in the 20th century?
Other countries may still cooperate with us on short term projects, but for the foreseeable future, no one will trust America. Even when Trump leaves office, other nations will rightly fear that MAGA might someday return to power and betray any alliances. America is now friendless.
March 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Other countries may still cooperate with us on short term projects, but for the foreseeable future, no one will trust America. Even when Trump leaves office, other nations will rightly fear that MAGA might someday return to power and betray any alliances. America is now friendless.
Volodymyr ("I need ammunition, not a ride”) Zelensky knows that one must stand up to bullies.
March 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Volodymyr ("I need ammunition, not a ride”) Zelensky knows that one must stand up to bullies.
Trump says he is firing unnecessary workers. If they were unnecessary then gov. services will be unaffected. But if they were necessary, then gov. services will be hurt. So if you experience increased difficulties and/or delays in gov. services, blame the GOP for increasing government inefficiency.
February 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Trump says he is firing unnecessary workers. If they were unnecessary then gov. services will be unaffected. But if they were necessary, then gov. services will be hurt. So if you experience increased difficulties and/or delays in gov. services, blame the GOP for increasing government inefficiency.
My solution to the budget deficit: (1) Arrest Elon Musk on some trumped-up charge. (2) Declare him a flight risk. (3) Set bail at a level sufficient to deter him from jumping bail. (4) Postpone his trial indefinitely. (5) Presto: budget deficit erased.
February 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My solution to the budget deficit: (1) Arrest Elon Musk on some trumped-up charge. (2) Declare him a flight risk. (3) Set bail at a level sufficient to deter him from jumping bail. (4) Postpone his trial indefinitely. (5) Presto: budget deficit erased.
Preparing to teach Hegelian constructivism about identity.
“What is real? “Asked rabbit.
“Real isn’t how you are made. It is a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real “ - velveteen rabbit, M. Williams
“What is real? “Asked rabbit.
“Real isn’t how you are made. It is a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real “ - velveteen rabbit, M. Williams
February 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Preparing to teach Hegelian constructivism about identity.
“What is real? “Asked rabbit.
“Real isn’t how you are made. It is a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real “ - velveteen rabbit, M. Williams
“What is real? “Asked rabbit.
“Real isn’t how you are made. It is a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real “ - velveteen rabbit, M. Williams