The Thinking ‘Kat: A World on Fire
I woke up this morning to the news that the US has bombed nuclear facilities in Iran. This comes several days after Israel launched a surprise attack of their own, firing missiles at Iranian...
Category: Politics and Society
The Thinking ‘Kat: A Kingly Tale
Irony is an overused term these days, but sometimes it’s perfect. One such demonstration of irony can be found in Donald Trump’s birthday parade, which wasted millions of taxpayer dollars for a meagre, poorly-attended...
Meerkat Prompts: Logical Fallacies
Anyone who has ever debated anything with anyone else online (or for that matter, face-to-face) should be aware of logical fallacies. There are many different kind of fallacies, and they are employed to conceal,...
The Thinking ‘Kat: How Different Communities Respond (Content Warning)
Not for the first time, I am drawn to the words – and wisdom – of Soatok, of Dhole Moments. His latest post, ‘Furries Need to Learn that Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant‘, is...
The Thinking ‘Kat: The Persecution Game
I recently posted about a terrible crime, one that is clearly motivated by homophobia. As predictably as the day will follow the night, a religious fanatic, homophobe, and general troll responded. The gist of...
The Thinking ‘Kat: Pride… and Prejudice
As June arrives, we also arrive into Pride Month. This is where various businesses pay lip-service to the LGBT community for a month, and the religious right foams at the mouth at the mere...
Meerkat Prompts: Do I practice Religion?
The WordPress Prompt of the Day offered this one, and it was too interesting to pass up. The short answer is no. The long answer remain no, because organised religion holds no appeal to...
The Thinking ‘Kat: Evil Begets Evil
Whenever I check the news, one story is always there. It has been at the forefront of the news since October 2023, when Hamas launched an awful, horrific attack on Israel. What motivated them...
The Thinking ‘Kat: Where Unqualified meets Idiocy
In the realm of healthcare, there are some reasonable certainties (such as how cleaning wounds can prevent infection, and the effectiveness of vaccines). Well-established guidance on the treatment of illnesses and injuries has saved...
The Thinking ‘Kat: Freedom isn’t Free
As I read the latest thoughtful post from Rawen’s Musings, I found myself reflecting upon both direct online experiences, and the general trend of people and their assumptions. The concept of free speech is...
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