Mad Sociologist
@madsociologist.bsky.social
I'm a "retired" teacher in Florida, now an underground educator...it's a long story...a sociologist and writer. The Mad Sociologist Blog is my main project and is one of the top twenty sociology blogs on the internet (by the measure I choose to use).
The Labor Theory of Value seems to have been lost. I want it back. So, I've developed a minicourse on my Substack. Here's the introductory video. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
The Labor Theory of Value, Part 1, Video 1 What is The Labor Theory of Value?
Introducing a Mad Sociologist Mini-Course on the Labor Theory of Value
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Labor Theory of Value seems to have been lost. I want it back. So, I've developed a minicourse on my Substack. Here's the introductory video. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
The ACA didn't go far enough. But that's no argument for repealing it and going back to the age of pre-existing conditions. Going back is not an option. we should move forward. If not a Medicare for All single payer system, then let's resurrect the Public Option.
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Obamacare: A Brief and Depressing History
How Democrats Staunched the Bleeding, but Didn’t Close the Wound
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November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The ACA didn't go far enough. But that's no argument for repealing it and going back to the age of pre-existing conditions. Going back is not an option. we should move forward. If not a Medicare for All single payer system, then let's resurrect the Public Option.
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My Guest Column in the Fort Myers News Press today. Here I elaborate how the Schools of Hope "co-location" initiative is a scam consistent with thirty years of failed "market-based" reforms designed to destroy public education. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Florida Schools of Hope--Just Another Market-Based Scam
CO-LOCATION IS JUST ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO REPLACE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONE SQUARE FOOT AT A TIME
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November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
My Guest Column in the Fort Myers News Press today. Here I elaborate how the Schools of Hope "co-location" initiative is a scam consistent with thirty years of failed "market-based" reforms designed to destroy public education. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
It's been a while, but my novel, Outside, is moving right along. Here his Chapter 5.2 The Market. You can read the first draft of Outside, as it is being developed, with a paid subscription to my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
First Draft Sneak Peak: Outside Chapter 5.2
Chapter 5.2: The Market
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November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's been a while, but my novel, Outside, is moving right along. Here his Chapter 5.2 The Market. You can read the first draft of Outside, as it is being developed, with a paid subscription to my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
At long last, Part 1 of an analysis I'm calling the Four Pillars War. It starts with some commentary on our buddy Charlie Kirk, a stalwart soldier in this war. If you have a Substack, consider joining. If you don't, get one, and join! open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Mad Sociologist in the News 8-6 The Four Pillars War Part I
The Right-Wing Assault Against Liberal Institutions and Reason Itself.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
At long last, Part 1 of an analysis I'm calling the Four Pillars War. It starts with some commentary on our buddy Charlie Kirk, a stalwart soldier in this war. If you have a Substack, consider joining. If you don't, get one, and join! open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
So, what’s the appropriate way to respond to this war criminal’s death without losing your job in a red state? Asking for a friend. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
So, what’s the appropriate way to respond to this war criminal’s death without losing your job in a red state? Asking for a friend. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
If #ErikaKirk had just written a heartfelt letter about her murdered husband and asked for a donation, I wouldn't have given it another look. But she didn't. She promoted #conspiracies. Using your loved one's murder to advance propaganda is just sick. madsociologist.substack.com/p/my-father-...
My Father Got a Letter from Erika Kirk: Part II
The Twisted Truth of this Movement
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October 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If #ErikaKirk had just written a heartfelt letter about her murdered husband and asked for a donation, I wouldn't have given it another look. But she didn't. She promoted #conspiracies. Using your loved one's murder to advance propaganda is just sick. madsociologist.substack.com/p/my-father-...
Erika Kirk sent my father a letter asking him to support Charlie Kirk's oppressive organization. If my father were alive he would have been appalled. I'm not proud of my first thought when I saw the letter. My second thought is more to the point. Here I share both. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
My Father Got a Letter from Erica Kirk: Part 1
I'm not proud of the first thought I had, but I'm sharing it anyway
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October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Erika Kirk sent my father a letter asking him to support Charlie Kirk's oppressive organization. If my father were alive he would have been appalled. I'm not proud of my first thought when I saw the letter. My second thought is more to the point. Here I share both. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
We are well aware of how MAGA feels about freedom of speech. That's why we protest! #nokings www.tiktok.com/@madsociolog...
This was dumbest argument against the No Kings Protest I heard. We are well aware that if Coifed Caligula were king there would be no free speech. That's why we are protesting!
TikTok video by Mad Sociologist
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October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are well aware of how MAGA feels about freedom of speech. That's why we protest! #nokings www.tiktok.com/@madsociolog...
Of all the desperate MAGA Mouthfrother comments on the No Kings Protests I saw, this one was the dumbest. Look, we know if he were King we wouldn't be allowed to protest. He and MAGA have made that perfectly clear. That's why we protest!
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Of all the desperate MAGA Mouthfrother comments on the No Kings Protests I saw, this one was the dumbest. Look, we know if he were King we wouldn't be allowed to protest. He and MAGA have made that perfectly clear. That's why we protest!
Do not engage MAGAs on social media spreading lies about Democrats shutting down the government so "illegals" can get health care, or gender affirming care, or whatever. They know these are lies. Simply share the link to the actual Democratic Proposal. www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Do not engage MAGAs on social media spreading lies about Democrats shutting down the government so "illegals" can get health care, or gender affirming care, or whatever. They know these are lies. Simply share the link to the actual Democratic Proposal. www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
The story behind the story. So, I was creating the Columbus Day image below and ran into some complications working with my Robot Assistant. I had a conversation with her and this was the result. I recommend reading #Baudrillard folks! We are living in his #simulacrum! substack.com/home/post/p-...
A "Conversation" with a Robot on the Absurdity of the Algorithm
A Brief Reflection on Things to Keep in Mind When "Interacting" with LLMs
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October 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The story behind the story. So, I was creating the Columbus Day image below and ran into some complications working with my Robot Assistant. I had a conversation with her and this was the result. I recommend reading #Baudrillard folks! We are living in his #simulacrum! substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here in Robert E. Lee County three teachers who had the audacity to comment on Charlie Kirk. Their students are being taught by subs. My essay on the topic was published in the News Press. Here is the Substack version that includes the The News Press Link. substack.com/@madsociolog...
[Fort Myers News Press, October 10, 2025] The Rights and Responsibility of Teachers
TEACHERS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TO TRAGEDY
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October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here in Robert E. Lee County three teachers who had the audacity to comment on Charlie Kirk. Their students are being taught by subs. My essay on the topic was published in the News Press. Here is the Substack version that includes the The News Press Link. substack.com/@madsociolog...
Here's Part 4 of my Marx Lectures. This one is my favorite. It's the hippy stuff about Species Being and Alienation substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Being and Consciousness Folk Festival
How the Capitalist Mode of Production Alienates Us
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October 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here's Part 4 of my Marx Lectures. This one is my favorite. It's the hippy stuff about Species Being and Alienation substack.com/home/post/p-...
I decided to do a lesson on vaccines once I returned from vacation. I'm glad I waited. In that time I read Edward Harrington's essay at The Rational League on Substack. It was perfect. He graciously permitted me to post his work as a Guest Contribution. mrandosciasclassroom.net/2025/10/06/g...
Guest Contribution: The Vaccine “Debate?”
There really is no debate on vaccines. They work. They are safe. You should get them. Listen to your doctor. Don’t listen to RFKJr.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I decided to do a lesson on vaccines once I returned from vacation. I'm glad I waited. In that time I read Edward Harrington's essay at The Rational League on Substack. It was perfect. He graciously permitted me to post his work as a Guest Contribution. mrandosciasclassroom.net/2025/10/06/g...
Imagine being one of these generals/admirals with your experience and leadership being lectured by a FoxNoise hack and a silver-spoon narcissist. Most of these leaders truly larger than life people being sputtered to by the equivalent of a spoiled toddler. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
The Orange Don's Little Big Man Moment
His Ego and Authoritarian Aspirations
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October 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Imagine being one of these generals/admirals with your experience and leadership being lectured by a FoxNoise hack and a silver-spoon narcissist. Most of these leaders truly larger than life people being sputtered to by the equivalent of a spoiled toddler. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Back from vacation. Time to get back to work. Here is a preview of my rough draft for Outside, Chapter 5.1: The Fate of the Glenwich. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
First Draft Sneak Peak: Outside Chapter 5.1
Chapter 5.1: The Fate of the Glenwich
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October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Back from vacation. Time to get back to work. Here is a preview of my rough draft for Outside, Chapter 5.1: The Fate of the Glenwich. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
So, who actually has cause to celebrate Charlie Kirk's death? Hint: It's Not "The Left" substack.com/@madsociolog...
Who Has Cause to Celebrate Charlie's Death?
Hint: It's Not “The Left”
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September 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
So, who actually has cause to celebrate Charlie Kirk's death? Hint: It's Not "The Left" substack.com/@madsociolog...
Well, The Pres. of MAGA is clear. Gloves off when it comes to "Far Left Radicals" (FLR). You're not worried because you are not an FLR? Um... are you sure? You might just be one and not know it. I put together a self-test to help you see just how far left you are. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Are You a Far Left Radical
By Administration Standards, Probably
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September 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Well, The Pres. of MAGA is clear. Gloves off when it comes to "Far Left Radicals" (FLR). You're not worried because you are not an FLR? Um... are you sure? You might just be one and not know it. I put together a self-test to help you see just how far left you are. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
My comments to my local school board. They are playing the same game. How do we convince voters that we are addressing teacher compensation without actually paying teachers more? open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
My Comments to the Lee (as in Robert E.) County School Board 9-9-2025
How Do We Address Teacher Compensation Without Actually Paying Teachers More
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September 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My comments to my local school board. They are playing the same game. How do we convince voters that we are addressing teacher compensation without actually paying teachers more? open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Sam learns the awful truth about this new world of which he is a part. Outside, Chapter 4.3 The Doors were never locked. Sam learns the awful truth about this new world he is now a part of. Outside, Chapter 4.3 The Doors Were Never Locked. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
First Draft Sneak Peak: Outside Chapter 4.3
Chapter 4.3: The Doors Were Never Locked
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September 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Sam learns the awful truth about this new world of which he is a part. Outside, Chapter 4.3 The Doors were never locked. Sam learns the awful truth about this new world he is now a part of. Outside, Chapter 4.3 The Doors Were Never Locked. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
A course on States, Rights, and Power in brief videos. Seven minute read time. Thirty-five minutes video time. mrandosciasclassroom.net/2025/09/05/4...
A Brief Course on States, Rights, and Power
A complete minicourse on States, Rights, and Power in just over a half-hour.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A course on States, Rights, and Power in brief videos. Seven minute read time. Thirty-five minutes video time. mrandosciasclassroom.net/2025/09/05/4...
Chapter 4.2 of Outside is ready for my Substack subscribers. Sam takes his first intentional steps outside, with some encouragement. It doesn't go well. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
First Draft Sneak Peak: Outside Chapter 4.2
Chapter 4.2 Sam's Adventures Outside
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September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Chapter 4.2 of Outside is ready for my Substack subscribers. Sam takes his first intentional steps outside, with some encouragement. It doesn't go well. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
School shootings are practically an American tradition now. How does this go again? Oh, yeah. Obligatory "thoughts and prayers." Talk about funding mental health. Then cut mental health. Then blame social media and get on with our lives. As scripted as Christmas. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...
Stopping the Mass Shooting Carousel
Four Recurring Themes and a Hypothesis that Might Actually Matter
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August 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
School shootings are practically an American tradition now. How does this go again? Oh, yeah. Obligatory "thoughts and prayers." Talk about funding mental health. Then cut mental health. Then blame social media and get on with our lives. As scripted as Christmas. open.substack.com/pub/madsocio...