Preach Love. Or Preach Hate. What history teaches us about how radical love and radical hate both provoke violence—but only one path leaves a legacy worth preserving History reveals an uncomfortable pattern: those who fundamentally challenge existing power structures rarely
Here’s the Proof The Quote: “I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is ‘our diversity is our strength.’” —Pete Hegseth The Reality: Every major American military victory in the last century depended on one principle: stop excluding talent based on who
When Your Hometown Becomes the Training Ground: A Song for October 2025 On October 1, 2025, President Trump stood before hundreds of military commanders at Quantico and declared that American cities would become the “training grounds” for future wars. Not
Bravest He Gets is a Tweet in His Bed “Submissive Stephen” starts with a man at 2:00 a.m.—all-caps fury, fingers flying like bayonets, a digital warrior storming invisible gates. But come daylight, he’s a statue in the boardroom: eyes down,
How Republican “Family Values” Became a Shield for Scandal A documented pattern of hypocrisy — from hush money to handcuffs. Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available court documents, government records, and major news reports. All factual claims are
A Protest Song for the American Contradiction We live in a country that counts painkillers like confessions and tracks prescriptions like parole violations—while AR-15s move table to table at weekend gun shows, no questions, no receipts. A woman’s medicine cabinet
“Spray-Tan Soul, Panic Stare” isn’t subtle—and it’s not meant to be. This track plays like a lyrical bodycam: raw, unflinching, fully loaded—hush money, mugshots, stolen docs, tantrums on tape. Every bar stacks receipts, grilling a man who confuses spectacle for
When politics licks boots instead of leading, satire is the only weapon left. Washington is theater, not governance, where loyalty outweighs law and sycophants replace leaders. Lickspittle Parade is a chant-driven indictment of cowards and cronies who’ve traded spine for
Eviction taped to the door, bills on the windshield. Three jobs, still short on first and last. This is what inequality sounds like—not numbers, but the kind of exhaustion that works through fevers because sick days don’t exist. They write
This song started with a question I couldn’t shake: What would Lincoln think if he saw America today? Malice Toward All, Charity for None turns one of his best-known lines inside out. I pictured him not as a statue or
Remind us that our true citizenship is in a kingdom the world cannot see. First United Methodist Church (Johnson City, Tennessee) is blessed with three ministers carrying individual skills that blanket the needs of our congregation. From kids’ sermons to
Don’t Believe You’re Lying Eyes! When it comes to reading comprehension, context is key. But what happens when the context is curated? Cropped? Controlled? Long before George Floyd’s final breath was stolen under a knee, the evening news had already
For the Kids Who Can’t Punch Back RFK Jr. is selling salvation with the track marks still visible under his sleeves. The hardest part wasn’t writing it. It was deciding whether a song about a recovering addict turned medical messiah,
A protest song for a broken system… Don’t know about you, but I’m about fed up with this blatant authoritarian blitzkrieg. Writing songs about it is just the first step. The real goal? Join the march, remove the roadblocks to
It’s not the past. It’s the present. There’s a particular kind of blindness that comes from being too close to the threat—a refusal to see the monster when it wears your neighbor’s face instead of a foreign uniform. What Would You
“Temu Hitler” is a protest song built from anger, memory, and truth. It names what most try to soften: a system that redraws maps to erase people, that silences votes with legal language and polite fraud. These verses come from
When Stephen Miller sneered at protesters in Washington, D.C.—mocking them as “elderly white hippies” who “need to go home and take a nap”—he meant to dismiss them. Instead, he gave them a spotlight. At Union Station, chants of “Free D.C.!”
We’re drowning in ABSOLUTELYs. Forty-seven times in one day. I counted. That’s either a linguistic epidemic or we’ve all joined the same cult. My new song “ABSOLUTELY!” is a Randy Newman-style piano tantrum about how ordering water now gets the
TRIGGERED! [Intro – Melodic Trap Beat with Guitar] Yeah, yeah They started it first Now look who’s hurt Yeah [Hook – Simple & Hypnotic] MAGA-WOKE (yeah) MAGA-WOKE (yeah) Live by the meme, die by the tweet MAGA-WOKE (yeah) MAGA-WOKE (yeah)
Dear Readers,Saw this tee-shirt for sale, which inspired this tune. Enjoy! [Verse 1] There’s a sleeping giant up in the mountains highBeen resting peaceful underneath the northern skyBut some folks think they’re clever, think they’re smartWant to stir up trouble,
FROM TUDOR POISON PLOTS TO BIG PHARMA LIES! One family. Five centuries. The deadliest secret. History remembers the poison. But not the testers. GENE SCOTT 1521: A Tudor poison tester risks everything to protect the crown. 2025: An Appalachian researcher
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility…” Eighth grade, 1970s Illinois. Six weeks to memorize the preamble, the Gettysburg Address, and pass the Constitution test—or spend another
—MAGA Civil War Erupts Over Epstein Files July 16, 2025 In an extraordinary rebuke of his own base, President Donald Trump lashed out at supporters demanding transparency about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, calling them “weaklings” and declaring he
Barbie, Superman, and the Snowflake Apocalypse When grown men with law degrees are lighting dolls on fire for YouTube views, something’s broken in America. The Man of Steel vs. The Outrage Machine James Gunn committed an unforgivable sin. He called
The Man Who Trusts No One: Inside Trump’s Hall of Mirrors Mar-a-Lago after dark. AC humming. Fox News on mute. He’s sitting there scrolling through his phone, watching his old buddies rat him out one by one. “Meadows testified to
Another Bait. Another Switch. The list exists. They buried it. And now they’re acting like we imagined the whole thing. No names, no files, no blackmail. Just another late-night memo with no signature and a pile of silence behind it.
In an age where private jets leave longer contrails than government accountability, and bunkers are booked out faster than therapy sessions, a singular fear unites the ultra-wealthy: the guillotine. Once a symbol of justice for the oppressed, the blade has
In a world where water is memory and hope is rationed by the drop, a mysterious transmission leads three scavengers across the wasteland toward an impossible tower floating in the sky. Above them, immortal aristocrats dine endlessly at an eternal
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Trump’s Budget 2025 & The Chainsaw Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid: What’s Really Happening? Excerpt: Trump’s 2025 budget talks a big game about protecting Medicare and Medicaid—but the numbers tell another story. From GOP-driven block grants to Musk-inspired privatization pushes,
Some kids never really grow out of who they are—they just grow into it. My son was one of those kids. From the time he could walk, he was outside, chasing trails, building things, and throwing himself into whatever captured
Modern Patriotism in Crisis: National Identity, Nostalgia, and the American Myth Let’s talk about modern patriotism in America. Not the sticker-on-a-truck kind. Not the TikTok “1776 vibes” kind. Not the brand with bald eagles screaming over trap beats. I’m talking
by Gene Scott Ruby Freeman and the Fragility of American Democracy In 2020, Georgia election worker Ruby Freeman dedicated her efforts to helping her community vote. She never expected to become a symbol of democracy’s fragility. After being falsely
Elon Musk built his empire by betting on the future. So why is he selling a dead-end, self-defeating argument on foreign aid? His attacks on USAID—America’s food and development assistance program—aren’t just misinformed. They’re a sales pitch wrapped in a
Tennessee, we have a problem. And it’s not some distant tragedy, not some “big city” violence we can ignore. It’s here. It’s in our schools. Our grocery stores. Our homes. We whisper Second Amendment prayers while we bury our babies.
Elon Musk’s Power, Politics, and the Cracks Beneath Leonardo DiCaprio stands at the bow of the Titanic, arms spread wide, wind in his face, shouting, “I’m king of the world!” It’s an iconic moment—one of triumph, confidence, and limitless ambition.
I wrote this song two months ago — but as soon as it was recorded — a female graduate student at ETSU was stuck by a car on a quiet street near my church. Now, I’d like to dedicate this tune
by Herman Garcia In the Tri-Cities area, we face a significant issue with racial profiling by law enforcement. This problem became painfully clear during the trial of the eight immigrant farm workers arrested in Washington County. The outcome of this
(Note: We’re following up our recent blog “The Story of Howard Atkins” with Howard’s advice to anyone headed to one of the worst prisons in the United States. Managed by CoreCivic, this facility may be a glimpse into the near-future
By Phil Gray In the early hours of September 16, 1814, as smoke from the British bombardment choked the sky over Baltimore Harbor, Francis Scott Key stood on the deck of a ship, his heart pounding with uncertainty. The night
I met Howard Atkins in 2016 during a Kairos (Christian ministry) weekend at Northeast Correctional Complex near Mountain City, Tennessee. Later, when I began teaching creative writing at the same facility, Howard quickly became one of the most entertaining writers
As a bicyclist / songwriter who’s undergone three (3) knee replacements, this popped into my head today as I rode to the post office dodging pizza delivery men. Don’t Hit Me [Verse 1] (D) I’m just a biker in this
We’ve been fooled before, but we don’t have to be fooled again. The power is in our hands, if only we’re brave enough to use it.
Here is the latest video. (Copyright MSNBC). I apologize for laughing. Seriously: We need to pray for this poor guy. I’m not being ironic. I’m not putting my tongue in my cheek. I’m serious. When you are this deep in
ALERT! Let’s play The Republican Game and foment chaos instead of working for the American people: John Wayne Gacy and JD Vance appear to be brothers! JD is eating your aunts! JD is eating your uncles! JD is eating your
Kerpow! He now lives in a battle zone of his own making. Where truth and lies collide: the air thick with dread, fear, old Fox Ladies Shaking. The storm he unleashed, with words sharp and raking: Vermin! The ground beneath
Nobody’s ever seen anything like this, folks. Nobody. No president, no leader—nobody’s had to deal with what I’ve dealt with. But look at what’s coming, folks. It’s worse than ever. It’s going to be bad—really bad. You know who’s going
In their early twenties, Robb and Gene were thrust into a world where technology had become an inescapable presence. AI assistants were no longer just tools; they had become integral parts of daily life—helpers, companions, even confidants. This shift fascinated
I used to think that word-lovers like me had to awaken those with honest minds to rethink their loyalty to a television “personality” with no redeeming qualities, no real love for anything on this lovely planet — especially a spiritual
Was pleasantly surprised last night by Josh Shapiro’s and Tim Walz’s speeches. There is hope! They both see the lunacy in the opposition’s policy of continuously fomenting hate and division. They both clearly exude joy, happiness, optimism, and delight in
Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee, an ultra-conservative state in the heart of the Bible Belt, has banned the Bible in Tennessee prisons along with all other literature. How do I know this? I regularly send books to inmates via Amazon
This video honors our classmates we’ll miss at our Western High School (Buda, Illinois) 50th High School Reunion this summer. You are not forgotten. And we’re all on the freight train.
Happy Mother’s Day! This is celebration of the special life of Lana Ferguson Scott, born in the mountains of East Tennessee in 1948. She was the first female sales rep in the field selling plastic for Eastman Chemical back in
Dear Editor, The Saturday paper listed The Wager as the current #1 non-fiction bestseller, and I’m enjoying the true story, a frightening account of life at sea in the 1700s. Ironically, it mirrors current U.S. politics. Each sailor crewing an
The Big Guy is always available. Reminders are everywhere we look. But we must first let Him in. He believes in our freedom to choose for ourselves. And He won’t step on our freedom, like others will. Beware of fake
If you are too weak to handle a large-caliber, bolt-action rifle or join the military, there is always Viagra.
This cover of the BB King classic is dedicated to Facebook, Fox News, and the Republican Party, which I used to admire when truth and democracy reigned.
Wrote this song on 6-5-23, the twenty-first anniversary of my brother’s death. Miss him. ~ James Mitchell Scott 10/8/59 – 6/5/2002 ~
Verse 1 Woke up this morning With coffee on my mind, But a bad boy in the pipeline Put my plans in a bind. When the toilet roll spun empty, A thought crossed my mind: How many more rolls Before
I’ve never shared an entry from my personal diary before, but today I got up and read the newspaper and discovered: On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler launched his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup
My wife and I bought an old house – built in 1940 and composed of drill-proof Portland cement, two-by-sixes that are actually 2” by 6”, and hand-mixed plaster applied by master craftsmen – but outside it’s noisy with a busy
In high school, I worked two summers on the Hennepin Canal, a relic of the 19th Century connecting the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers allowing mules to pull barges from Rock Island to Chicago. Although it was a “failure” — due
Looked like the GOP would gather new seats in the mid-terms. They had it nearly sewn up. But then they stripped constitutional rights and freedoms from 1/2 of all voters. Uh. Followed that up by castrating the EPA and ensuring
You should read it! It’s a gruesome yet beautiful, redeeming love story about this crazy homeless liberal dude with long hair, one set of clothes, and dirty sandals who possesses an open heart, and an open mind, and then
Growing up on a hog farm, I saw hogs eat each other. Especially when the “lunch” hog was sick, injured, or different in any way. Every now and then you saw a hog born with both set of genitals. Hermaphrodites
Review of Jellybeaners by Fine Brand » 14 Apr 2022 Children are crying and in shock. Vane Sarge Walker arrives at the scene along with the Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. Ashley, a three-year-old, seems to be the current victim of the pill
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Dear Readers, I teach creative writing two days a month at a local state prison: Northeast Correctional Complex, Mountain City, Tennessee. I wrote a column here about The Lifer’s Club, and how they serve the community. A letter recently arrived from
Fifteen years ago, a close friend of ours in Southern Illinois, Dana Simpson – a dedicated nurse who devoted thirty years to caring for others – came down with COPD. This disease chewed her up one inch at a time
Motorcycling is a genetic thread running through my family’s history. Grandfather Lawrence “Goofy” Scott delivered moonshine during Prohibition on a 1920 Harley Model J, bragging he could ride standing on the seat with both arms extended horizontally for balance —
One of our church pastors – we’re blessed with a tag-team, a hard-working couple with big hearts, and vivacious children – decided to make a video on biblical justice for a sermon series, and asked me to contribute due to
Dear Readers, Here’s the latest cut, inspired by a motorcycle ride through lovely Western North Carolina. Thanks for listening, praying, and washing your hands! Jesus and Germs My buddy and I Took a long motorcycle ride Through North Carolina one
We complain, blame God for Pain. Forget to give thanks for Pleasure. We suffer floods, curse His name, Forget to praise the sprouting Grain. Our world seethes in Yin, While gushing gracious Yang, Equal parts solace, Equal parts stain. His
Giorgia – a graduate school girlfriend – elevated her quiet nature into an imminent road hazard whenever we strolled down the sidewalk. Male drivers – necks straining, eyeballs bulging—often smashed into telephone poles or clipped fire hydrants as we sauntered
Travel may be the one expense that makes us richer. Although it is often fraught with short-term displeasure, the long-term effect – if you survive – is brain enhancing, life-rewarding. Thirty-five years ago, my bride-of-one-day and I climbed aboard a
A letter and booklet arrived in the mail this morning from the little Midwestern town where I grew up, the village mortician reminding me that a year has passed since my mother’s death. I did not need reminding. This mailing
When Jellybeaners appeared in 2017 the overall death toll linked to opioids was 40,000 Americans per year. Now? It’s topping 50,000. Here are the current statistics about the opioid epidemic from the National Drug Helpline: OPIOID ABUSE AND ADDICTION STATISTICS
The UK music site Tinnitist added The Tongues, and Potato Heads to its Top 100 Playlist. Click the logos for the entire album.
My first album will be released Friday 12 March. Available at the outlets below. Had no intention of doing this, but two factors led to its creation: 1) the closing of libraries that thwarted the novel I was working on;
