Tag Archives: oppression

Losing the Race

Posted on December 21, 2011 by ehurst

We don’t even have a good definition for “race” as it pertains to humans. Racism is neither good nor bad; it is a human instinct. It simply is. As with any instinct, it can be coupled with conditioning to produce … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Oppression

Posted on December 20, 2011 by ehurst

Around here, I’ve seen very little harassment from the government. As noted previously on this blog, I was under some kind of bumbling surveillance at one point around the turn of the millennium. It included tapping my phone, some ham-fisted … Continue reading →

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Trusting Cynicism; Cynical Trust

Posted on December 20, 2011 by ehurst

We aren’t cynical enough and we don’t trust enough. Warning: This is a blatantly Christian post. You can substitute your own religious verbiage, but I believe you’ll find the principles universal. Our human logic is typically insufficiently cynical. A the … Continue reading →

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Defending the Indefensible

Posted on December 19, 2011 by ehurst

I reiterate: Not only can we not stop this train wreck, but we sin if we try. I’m not choking with rage because I don’t have any vested interests. There is the usual debate over just what the NDAA 2012 … Continue reading →

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Not Quite the Apocalypse

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ehurst

We are in deep doo-doo, and it will get worse, but it’s not the End of the World. Having once tasted civilization, humans are loathe to go back to something less. Granted, most of humanity haven’t seen that “something less” … Continue reading →

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Dodging That Slice

Posted on December 17, 2011 by ehurst

No matter where you live in this world, our insane SOPA and PIPA legislation is going to affect you. That is, unless you have no dealings or contact with any American residents — in which case, you would not be … Continue reading →

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Inventory

Posted on December 16, 2011 by ehurst

Today’s a good day to consider what is before us. As noted yesterday here, martial law is now officially the law of the land. I still believe it will take awhile for things to gear up. However, crushing dissent has … Continue reading →

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For My Next Adventure… (Updated)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by ehurst

I’m getting older, but I’m not yet old enough to have lost all wanderlust. Sadly, my next adventure could be some form of custody. Yes, there is much hyperbole there. I rather expect I would have some form of lead … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Martial Law

Posted on December 15, 2011 by ehurst

I rather like the definition of Martial Law offered at Wikipedia. Each of the two houses of Congress have passed their version of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012. For the House, it was HR 1540, and in the … Continue reading →

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Tidbit: Economies of Scale

Posted on December 10, 2011 by ehurst

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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