Monthly Archives: July 2011

More on the Norway Terror and Jumping to Conclusions

Posted on July 24, 2011 by ehurst

Nothing is ever as simple as we would like it to be. As I write this, I am aware that Breivik’s manifesto has been made available. It’s longer by far than that of the Unabomber, and I won’t pretend to … Continue reading →

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Norway Terror: Let’s Not Jump to Conclusions or Lies

Posted on July 23, 2011 by ehurst

The single biggest lie was the one first told by the establishment, suggesting the bombing and shooting in Norway was connected to Islamic Jihad terrorism. Quite the opposite, it seems. If anything, the ultimate source may be pinned on Israel. … Continue reading →

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I’m on Jabber.org

Posted on July 23, 2011 by ehurst

Quick note for those who are interested: My only IM account is with Jabber.org, username br073n I leave it running whenever I’m online.

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Word of the Lord Against OKC-PD and Municipal Government

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ehurst

Background: Here is a list of articles ranging between fawning police butt-kissers and raging anti-establishment conspiracy nuts — Crime, Minors Breaking Curfew On Rise In Bricktown Okla. City Cops Catch Flak for Mistaken Teen Curfew Arrests” Police State Insanity: Teens … Continue reading →

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Requiem for Japan’s Fukushima Victims

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ehurst

I’m not talented enough to actually produce a good requiem, so I’ll get right to the point. Radiation poisoning and other clinical symptoms of exposure normally take quite a while to show up, since the vast majority of such cases … Continue reading →

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When Words Fail

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ehurst

What do you call it when lying to excuse evil becomes the routine? If a government representatives tells the truth, it’s only to cover up an even bigger lie. In other words, government is reflexively dishonest. That’s the default policy. … Continue reading →

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Does McDowell Not Get It?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ehurst

One of the most brilliant minds in Christian Apologetics appears to miss the point. The news article comes via Christian Post, telling us Josh McDowell seems to think the Internet is a major threat to Christian faith. If this is … Continue reading →

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Driven to Fail

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ehurst

What kind of success story is it which climaxes with a grisly execution of the hero? Yeah, it’s the story of Jesus Christ. Following Jesus means I’m driven to fail in the same terms, that is, in terms of worldly … Continue reading →

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On the Evil of Western Authoritarianism

Posted on July 18, 2011 by ehurst

The one thing which is most likely to make me violently angry is watching someone oppress someone weaker. I am old enough, and perhaps it signals wisdom, to avoid getting involved in something over which I have no calling from … Continue reading →

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Don’t Panic

Posted on July 17, 2011 by ehurst

The famous tagline from the Douglas Adams’ fiction series is good advice. I felt it coming on Friday evening, those old sinus allergy symptoms. Not enough to kill normal activities, but enough to make me marginally miserable. The last tomato … Continue reading →

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