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Pundits, Observers and Assorted Gadflies

Explore essential reads on power, politics, and provocation with our curated list featuring Gore Vidal's Burr, H.L. Mencken, and Understanding Power. Discover sharp critiques and timeless observations from history's most influential pundits, gadflies, and thinkers.

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Curmudgeons 101

Explore the essential reading list for the perpetually displeased. Discover classic curmudgeonly literature, from Céline's biting Journey to the End of the Night to Bierce's razor-sharp wit in The Devil's Dictionary and Mencken's acerbic essays. Your guide to timeless grumpy books.

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Curmudgeons 101 (Part II)

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Iconoclasts, Curmudgeons & Social Heretics

Explore the sharpest minds in social criticism with Iconoclasts, Curmudgeons & Social Heretics. This curated book list features biting wit from Ambrose Bierce’s The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary, the provocative essays of Camille Paglia, and H.L. Mencken’s literary genius. Discover essential books on skepticism, American culture, and social heresy that challenge conventional thinking.

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Our Greatest Essayists

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Against the Grain: Books That Challenge Liberal Hegemony

Discover books that challenge liberal hegemony with our curated reading list. Explore contrarian ideas, thought-provoking authors, and bold perspectives that go against the grain—perfect for readers seeking intellectual diversity and critical analysis of mainstream narratives.

https://www.listmania.org/list/against-the-grain-books-that-challenge-liberal-hegemony

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Shane Gillis DESTROYS Feminist Hypocrisy on SNL! Upsets All the Right People!

00:11:33
October 13, 2026
Meanwhile, in Indiana…

This is WILD. I legit thought it was a skit/high school video project.

It is 100% real.

This is Jaime West (Democratic Party) - she’s running for election for Fayette County Council, District 4 in Indiana.

I had to make sure she did not have a neurological disorder that could account for the slurred speech and insane rambling.

She doesn’t.

And even if she did have a diagnosed neurological disorder, “we have guns too!” after talking about firing all Republicans would ordinarily be disqualifying.

“One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” -Plato

00:02:28
October 11, 2026
Major the Malinois

I spoke with someone at Austin Animal Services today.

They did not have any news on the status of Major the Belgian Malinois. From what they told me, the city of Austin was going to euthanize Major in the absence of a court order enjoining them from doing so.

I have since been told that something of a mutual agreement had been reached giving another two weeks grace. I cannot confirm that, however.

For those who don’t know, Major is a Belgian Malinois who has been kept in isolation for over 500 days because the dog bit someone after it was struck by a vehicle.

The owner, who was homeless at the time, tied the injured dog to a porch while he went to get help. In the interim, some good Samaritans tried to help the dog, but the dog bit one of the good Samaritans causing relatively substantial damage to the arm.

Worth noting, the good Samaritan wanted nothing to do with the euthanizing of the dog.

The dog was his service animal.

The owner has been fighting the order to euthanize the dog. The dog has been in ...

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February 17, 2024
Appearance on Richard Syrette

I did a quick hit on Richard Syrette yesterday. Gotta keep Canadians apprised of the U.S. madness.

Appearance on Richard Syrette
The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023

Closing Argument: Birthright citizenship is deeply American, and wholly Constitutional.

The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023
Declaration of Independence

Audio podcast style.

Declaration of Independence
Art of the Day: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The day starts and finishes in the shadows, the pre-dawn or post-sunset cafe, reminding me of my youth opening my grandparents' diner before the area awoke raising the awnings before the sun rose to welcome the day. Each person embraced within their own thoughts, the contemplative character of their poses counterbalanced by the sense of movement and community in their shadows against the wall. A beginning of the day, a commencement of the night, all merged and married into one.

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Questions for Bourbon w/ Barnes: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Questions for Bourbon with Barnes: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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The Barnes Brief: Friday, October 2, 2026
. THE INTRODUCTION
 

Special Notices

 
A. Art of the Day 
  • Another artistic expression of my own self-impression, the contemplative thought of looking out into the world through the oversized window amidst the shadows of dark and light, in between them both, uncovering and discovering along the way, a singular, solo figure in the space empty of objects but full of opportunities, sparse in materials but rich in ideas, waiting to be realized. 
 
B. Wisdom of the Day
  • "He who sacrifices a right for a perceived benefit trades a mountain for a mirage.” Political proverb. 

C. Appearances & Publications
 
 
D. Daily Picks
 
E. *Bonus: Board Post of the Day
 
II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY
 
A. Food & Medicine
 
B. Economics
 
C. Politics
 
D. Geopolitics
 
E. Law

 

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The Barnes Brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026
THE INTRODUCTION
 

Special Notices

 
A. Art of the Day 
  • The early morning hue, the fog of the dawn, the invitation of a new day, the beckoning of a promising journey, a simple man with a suitcase awaiting the train, to someplace, somewhere, maybe escaping, maybe seeking, the attractive allure of a new day. 
 
B. Wisdom of the Day
  • "A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me.” Viktor Frankenstein. 

C. Appearances & Publications
 
 
D. Daily Picks
 
E. *Bonus: Board Post of Note
 
II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY
 
A. Health
 
B. Economics
  • The AI/Orivate credit bubble. 
 
C. Politics
 
D. Geopolitics
 
E. Law

 

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The Barnes Brief: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
I. THE INTRODUCTION
 

Special Notices

 
A. Art of the Day 
  • The mirrored reflection creating a paralleled world above and below, the fearsome crocodile coasting in the waterways made from centuries ago, a reminder of the power of the past and the potential of the present in the majestic ancient animal of our past and potential. 
 
B. Wisdom of the Day
  • “Animal communication is like any other form of telepathic, intuitive conversation. The thoughts and feelings of people and animals carry energetic signatures, communicated through very primal, nonverbal channels.” Elizabeth Eiler. 

C. Appearances & Publications
 
 
D. Daily Picks
 
E. *Bonus: Board Post of Note
 
II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY
 
A. Food & Medicine
 
B. Economics
 
C. Politics
 
D. Geopolitics
 
E. Law

 

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