Friday Fancies

As part of an effort to deliver content and keep my writing wits sharp, I’m going to post a daily series of Quick Takes. Some may carry more weight and be more serious than others. Since this begins on a Friday, let’s consider serious ideas with some imagination and whimsy.

I’d rather be annoyed by brevity than pissed off by substance

 

It’s hard to write a good story around a bad premise.

 

I read the book before they wrote it.

 

If you ignore the obvious, you can get away with anything.

 

Deeds matter, words are meaningless.

 

Votes matter, words are meaningless.

 

Money talks, word are meaningless.

 

Paper matters, words are meaningless.

 

The truth and The Narrative are not the same.

 

The Science™ hates science and scientists.

 

We can’t do anything unless we do everything. We can’t do anything because we can’t do everything.

 

They are full of that word for that reason.

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James K. Bishop

James K. Bishop is a conservative writer and raconteur hailing from Texas, known for his incisive and often provocative takes on political and cultural issues. With a staunch commitment to originalist constitutional principles, he emphasizes limited government, individual liberties, and traditional American values. Active on X under the handle @James_K_Bishop, he frequently engages his audience with sharp critiques of progressive policies, media narratives, and overreaches by the federal government. His style is direct, often laced with humor and wit, which resonates strongly with his conservative followers.