Category Archives: social sciences

Not Surprised

You cannot believe the stuff you see on mainstream TV news. Truly, you cannot take any of it seriously. I recall watching Jaco’s “live” reports from Baghdad, and was not at all surprised to see it was staged. Of course, … Continue reading

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Clothing Nazis

On the one hand, I’m completely prudish. At the same time, I would be the last person to legislate regarding public dress codes. Yes, I reject any notion of gender equality because God made women with more assets, and made … Continue reading

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Easy Targets

So far, most of the newest crowd control weapons have been deployed against harmless protesters. In other words, that nasty business in Pittsburgh over the G-20 meeting was police bullying. The way you can tell is no one did anything … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Orthodoxy

We have this fancy word — “orthodoxy” — which means a generally approved teaching, and implies a generally approved thinking. It assumes an authority among men which promotes and defends correct teaching and thinking. The claim also includes the assertion … Continue reading

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Torture: Not Just Demons

Hopefully I made clear the number one issue with torture is it invites demons into the process. We have enough of them running free in US government already, thank you. However, it does not require believing in demons to see … Continue reading

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Poke `Em in the Eye

I won’t pretend I can stop the steamroller of oppression, but I look forward to poking the operator in the eye. I suppose it’s just possible a few states, or perhaps a few scattered enclaves, could mount an effective resistance … Continue reading

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Flu Vaccine Noise Still Loud

The flu vaccine noise is very high today. On the Establishment side is the continuing hysteria about the so-far wimpy flu threat, along with the calm professional assurance you really need to get that shot. It’s funny how it seems … Continue reading

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Check Your Ammo

How are you going to fight if you have no weapon? Yes, I believe doom and gloom is on our doorstep. It’s not a bad idea to have weapons and ammo. It’s a pretty good idea to convert whatever fungible … Continue reading

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OKC: No Place Is Safe

I doubt there is any part of the US where you can hope to avoid the crushing grip of the government, should it take an interest in you. It’s possible one could play hard-to-get, perhaps in some desert regions, but … Continue reading

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On the Verge?

Scanning across the web today, it seems a lot of folks are expecting Big Things™ any day now. Most of them point to indicators of one kind or another. For example, the CIA has trotted out their latest video of … Continue reading

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