Robert C. McOuat – Page 2 – Vardaman Center for Consumer Advocacy (VCCA) is your semi-trustworthy and satirical resource for navigating the turbulent trends and bubbles of free-market capitalism. As the line between advertisement, education, political platforms, and propaganda grows blurrier, VCCA will equip you with essential knowledge and tools to successfully traverse this complex landscape without getting lost in marketing jargon. By empowering you with valuable insights and practical information, we strive not just to inform but also to demystify the intricacies of the marketplace. In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, consumers are increasingly burdened by the necessity of vigilance and the 'buyer-beware' mentality. The VCCA mission is clear: we aim to intertwine current events with relevant pop culture references—because who doesn’t want to know what’s happening while simultaneously chuckling over the latest meme or Netflix banger? VCCA wants you not only informed but also equipped with genuine understanding and awareness, so you don’t end up buying something just because it comes with a shiny bow. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by the constant barrage of marketing tactics designed to manipulate your choices like puppets on strings. Instead, join us at the Vardaman Center for Consumer Advocacy and seize control of your consumer experience! Stay ahead of the curve—because informed consumers are like superheroes who shape and drive market dynamics! Together, let us cultivate an empowered community of savvy shoppers who can discern truth from hype in this fast-paced commercial environment!

Robert C. McOuat

Novels, Poems, Commentaries and Pictures

It’s been a tough year for empathy – no longer considered a “people skill”

April 3, 2025
Researchers Find That Postmodernism is a Leading Cause of Depression – Advocate for a Return to Modernism

April 2, 2025
Understanding Trump’s Appeal: Last-Place Aversion Explained

December 10, 2024
The Perception of Fairness in Sports and Life

November 5, 2024
Rumpelstiltskin as Spirit Animal for Political Action Committees (PACs)

October 31, 2024
Can watching commercials double as a form of psychiatric self-analysis?

October 23, 2024
“Chilling with Netflix” has become the leading cause of death among migrating birds

October 14, 2024
Can USA develop an immigration process that doesn’t seem like hazing?

October 10, 2024
Lucy Calkins: New scapegoat for public school ills

October 7, 2024
Peter Rose: A throwback to the days when America thought gambling was bad

October 3, 2024
Life in the post-algorithm age: Does your TV know you better than your spouse does?

September 25, 2024
10 Signs You’re Living in the Leisure Class

September 18, 2024
North Carolina School Letter Grades: Unveiling the Impact of Economically Disadvantaged Students

September 16, 2024
Monstrous Evolution: Frankenstein’s Legacy and the Modern Chicken Industry

September 12, 2024
Simplify Political Decision-Making with Bundling

September 12, 2024