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Sheep, Sheep Dogs and Shepherds
Human excellence is self-selecting. Sheep don’t think of themselves as sheep. They consider themselves people, all different, all special. Sheep dogs think in terms of what they do, which is face down the threats. They aren’t likely to intervene much … Continue reading
News Used and Abused
All of us are abused in one way or another. How would we classify it? There’s folks who don’t know they are being abused, but we can’t always pity them if they like it or just don’t care either way. … Continue reading
Recommended Listening: Judith de los Santos
You cannot compare artists objectively. You can only say what it is you like most. That’s what art is about. I suppose for some of us, music does that. It touches something inside, and for each of us, there is … Continue reading
Tidbit: Economies of Scale
Take a quick read, and consider this thought: There is only one excuse for seeking the benefits of economic consolidation, only one “benefit” — it’s makes it possible for plutocrats to rob everyone at once. No other long term benefit … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, government, oppression, propaganda
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The Right Tribe
Most Christians today are ill-equipped to understand what’s happening in places like France. I’ve been watching for some years the rise of right-wing nationalist groups in Europe. I won’t pretend I know the subject well, because that would require staying … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, culture, government, oppression, propaganda
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Christmas Grammar Grouch
I really don’t have any great words of wisdom, nor any diseased mutterings to share. Instead, I’m going to grouse about some things which have made me grouchy regarding the decline in precise grammar. But first, a factoid: You know … Continue reading
Beside Himself
Until you know yourself, you can’t hope to step outside yourself. Is this madness? So very many claim to be objective, or claim to strive for objectivity. Is it even possible? I assert it is possible only in a limited … Continue reading
More on Those Concentration Camps
I’m not the only one who sees the concentration camps as getting real close. Of all the writers associated with Alex Jones, Kurt Nimmo is about the only one I give any credibility. I followed him long before he found … Continue reading
Reprise: Linux Elitism
I stand by my almost-three-year old post about the elitist attitude of Linux fans. To restate in fewer words, the attitude of Linux users reflects to a large degree that of the developers. The Open Source culture is developer-centric. The … Continue reading
Solving Drug Abuse
I’ve been on the front line of this issue most of my adult life, and almost no one is serious about stopping it. For those who want credentials: I served in the US Army Military Police for several years, making … Continue reading