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Thrill of Trying New Things

29 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

There's a thrill that comes with starting anew, A sense of excitement, that feels so true, When we embark on a journey unknown, And our hearts are filled with a fire that's grown.   It's the potential that lies ahead, The promise of something that we...

The Elites' America

29 Mar 2023 13 minute read 0 comments MatTehCat

Every great society is defined by only a few great men whose character is so exemplary that the majority must align themselves with them or falter. On Monday, the 27th of March, I began reviewing Burnham's work, Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom....

Unexpected Circumstances

29 Mar 2023 3 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Lenny was a man who loved the thrill of gambling. He spent most of his days at the local casino, playing poker and betting on horses. Lenny had always been a high-risk taker, but he had never experienced a losing streak like the one he was go...

Unspoiled Wonders

29 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

  Oh, the beauty of places untouched by modern man, Where nature reigns, and untouched lands expand. Where the only sound is the rustling of leaves, And the scent of pure wilderness fills the breeze.   In these unspoiled wonders, the world is pristin...

Remain Grateful

28 Mar 2023 1 minute read 1 comment The Virtual Idealist

I've worked so hard, day by day, To make my dreams come out to play, I've put in sweat, I've put in time, As I climb the ladder of the climb.   But sometimes the climb can feel so steep, As progress comes at a pace so meek, I push and push, with all...

The Morning Struggle

28 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

The alarm clock blares, its shrill sound so loud, It's time to wake up, to join the bustling crowd. But I lay there still, eyes shut tight, The morning struggle, it's a daily fight.   I try to force myself out of bed, But the warmth and comfort keep...

Nicotine's Hold

28 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

I try to quit, I really do, But nicotine's hold is strong, it's true. The cravings come, with every breath, And I feel like I'm living a slow death.   The cigarettes, they call my name, And I struggle to resist their deadly game. I know they're bad,...

Prepare For The Coming Storm

27 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

The sky grows dark, the winds begin to howl, The signs are clear, a storm is on the prowl. In the distance, lightning flashes bright, A warning sign, to prepare for the fight.   Gather your strength, gather your might, For the storm is coming, it won...

Through Machiavelli's Eyes

27 Mar 2023 11 minute read 0 comments MatTehCat

This past Friday, I began reading a book by James Burnham, published in 1943: The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom. The Machiavellians, compared to Suicide of the West, is a little shorter but is very interesting. This book roughly begins in Medi...

The Colors of the Sky

27 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

When the darkness fades and light begins to show, The world awakens to a golden glow, And from the horizon, the sun rises slow, Bringing hope and promise, like a warm hello.   The colors of the sky paint a stunning scene, With shades of pink, orange,...