Monthly Archives: June 2022

Thoughts on qualities seen when one is in a position of authority, with remarks on problems and the dilemma of solutions and political authority

Posted on June 28, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I made an interesting statement that got onto some interesting things. I saw all these posters with females and minorities running for political office . . . and many seem to think that they have the answers to the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on frivolous complaining, with remarks on its qualities, the victim culture, and negativity

Posted on June 17, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I said something interesting. I said, “In the 1980’s we used to speak of frivolous lawsuits. Now we can speak of frivolous complaining.” Everywhere I turn, I see some form of complaining, and most of it is really over … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical stuff, Modern world, life, and society, Psychology and psychoanalysis, Society and sociology, The effects of WWII, the Nazi's, the Holocaust, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War era protests, The U.S. and American society, Twenty first century and post cold war society | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thoughts on a possible origin of “looking down one’s nose”, “sticking their nose up”, and “holding your head up high” – a saga of the cravat, the French Revolution era, dandies, and snobbery

Posted on June 8, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

I’ve always wondered about some things that people do: Of “looking down one’s nose” at people Of “sticking their nose up” Of “holding your head up high” These can be both an expression and a mannerism: Expression. This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, clothing, appearance, etc., Historical progression, Historical stuff, Mannerisms, Nobility and aristocracy, The Enlightenment and French Revolution era thinking, Victorianism, Bourgeoisie, noble imitation, sycophancy, and dandyism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment