Author: Robert K.

  • Draft Proposal for a Pennsylvania Bill: Consumer Energy Protection and Fair Rate Act

    Title: Consumer Energy Protection and Fair Rate Act of Pennsylvania Purpose: To ensure that all Pennsylvania consumers in deregulated energy markets are protected from unfair pricing practices by requiring energy suppliers to place customers on the lowest available rate plan if no specific plan is chosen. This promotes fairness, transparency, and affordability in energy pricing…

  • Finding My Fit: How I’m Aligning Personal Priorities with 2024 Political Platforms

    Introduction: Recently, a friend from The Commons political discussion group shared their frustration over not knowing who to vote for in the upcoming election. They mentioned that they’re choosing a candidate based on who aligns best with their top priorities. That idea inspired me to create this list comparing party platforms and including my own…

  • A Thin Line

    Sometimes, the line between freedom and loneliness is so thin that it’s easy to feel both at the same time. This delicate boundary often captures the essence of our deepest emotions, a paradox where the thrill of independence intertwines with the ache of isolation. Freedom is a wild and untamed spirit, an open road that…

  • Editorial: The Circus of Crappy Customer Support

    In the grand theater of modern life, we find ourselves navigating the bizarre circus of customer service. Here, the ringmasters are not clad in flamboyant attire but hidden behind anonymous emails and faceless chatbots, delighting in the art of avoiding resolution. Let’s take a stroll through this carnival of frustration, where every call is a…

  • Kiss Up, Kick Down: A Stain on American Values

    The “kiss up, kick down” culture, a grotesque fixture in the American landscape, is a malignancy that festers not only within the corporate and political arenas but also across every stratum of our society. It’s a cowardly dance where sycophancy towards those above is rewarded, and tyranny over those below is encouraged. This toxic paradigm…

  • Tag, You’re It!

    If humans had taglines, what would yours be? If I had taglines, what would they be? This question made me think about the core principles and values that guide my interactions and worldview. Here are a few taglines that I believe capture the essence of who I am and how I navigate through life: “Question…

  • The Cleansing of the Temple: A Broader Context

    The story of Jesus cleansing the temple, as recounted in the Gospels, is one of the most vivid examples of His righteous anger. In Matthew 21:12-13, Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem and drives out all who were buying and selling there. He overturns the tables of the money changers and the seats of those…

  • Gaza: A Human Reflection

    In light of the heart-wrenching developments in the Middle East, particularly the severe escalation in Gaza, I find myself grappling with profound disillusionment about the human condition. The relentless conflict and the ensuing humanitarian crises that have unfolded—not just there, but globally—serve as stark reminders of our capacities for both indifference and cruelty. The siege…

  • Vonnegut’s Ghost

    Who would you like to talk to soon? When pondering the question of who I would most like to converse with soon, my mind doesn’t drift to a living person or even a legendary figure from history. No, my choice is far more eccentric and literary. I would absolutely love to talk to the ghost…

  • Cold Weather?

    How do you feel about cold weather? As a carpenter, the weather isn’t just a backdrop to my workday—it’s an integral part of the job itself. We carpenters develop a unique relationship with weather, and it becomes something we learn to respect, adapt to, and ultimately accept. It’s one of those things that’s beyond our…

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