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Essays
Road Trip

The Long Loop: Day Zero

Ā  In Search of Real America 5-15-26 I’m turning seventy in July. Time to celebrate! At fifty in 2006, I threw a party down on

Oats in Manure
US Economy

Oats in the Manure

Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. — Proverbs 26:11

Caged
Trump

Caged

Caged: The Saddest Man Alive Has everything. Enjoys nothing. Photo: Tierney L. Cross / The New York Times I wrote a song about him and

Trump versus Leo
Christian Nationalism

The Dope Versus the Pope

Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā A talking blues track born of idiocy versus strength. Ā Some days you have a song before you

the gospel of carnage
Christian Nationalism

The Gospel of Carnage

THE GOSPEL OF CARNAGE Gene Scott / Jellybeaners This article explores the connection between the Crusades, Christian nationalism, and modern political rhetoric. Through historical analysis

Fertilizer Blues
US Economy

Fertilizer Blues

How Rising Fertilizer Costs Are Forcing Farmers Like Jolene Riessen to Lose Generational Land Jolene Riessen checks corn prices six times a day. Sometimes that

Tennessee
Christianity

An Open Letter to The State of Tennessee

We’re All Paying the Economic Price of Christian Nationalism Michael ā€œGeneā€ ScottJanuary 16, 2026 I live in Johnson City, Tennessee. Our State Senator is Rusty

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