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Excuses for Tyranny (Updated)
Update: Never mind what I wrote. My pitiful attempt pales in comparison to Will Grigg’s masterful handling of this issue. The only difference between democracy and slavery is with democracy you don’t see the chains. You have probably heard about … Continue reading
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Tagged government, oppression, peace, propaganda
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The Meat of the Issue (Updated)
I don’t make New Years’ resolutions. I consider the Western calendar artificial, and the placement of the year’s end is arbitrary, not matching the natural rhythm of human existence. It’s just another day. Time itself is arbitrary, a fundamental element … Continue reading
Word for Word: The Other Half
When it comes to matters of great import, things which can scarcely be put into words, we rely heavily on first person communication. But when you and I seek to examine the noise of political propaganda, it is a wholly … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, culture, oppression, propaganda, resistance
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Assange and Image Rehabilitation
Those most likely to support Assange where it counts are the ones who have been calling him on being too soft on Israel. He got the message, I believe. He recently denied any intent of taking money or other favors … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, internet, oppression, propaganda
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I’m a Terrorist
Chances are you are a terrorist, too, if you read stuff such as I write. Today that label — terrorist — is the tyrant’s excuse for any convenient oppression. Thus, Julian Assange is a terrorist. Of course, I’ve written here … Continue reading
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Tagged government, peace, propaganda, resistance
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Quirk the Internet
The Net, as it exists more or less, is an uncontrolled means of communication. That is, whether the information is good, bad or indifferent, it is unrestricted. It is the ultimate expression of freedom and voluntary cooperation. There are numerous … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, government, linux, propaganda, resistance, windows
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Right Said, Fred: Brown Shirts on the Horizon
It’s rare I find something so well said, I can’t extend it, or chase tangents of my own. This one does it: Awaiting the Storm. Things come together: Falling standards of living across a country in irremediable decline, diminishing expectations, … Continue reading
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Tagged government, oppression, propaganda, war
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On the Necessity of Fables and Myths
During my years working in public education, I was constantly faced with a segment of education professionals who insisted on promoting a sterile, pure “fact-based” education environment. It was not popular, yet for its harsh ideology, it’s presence remains strong. … Continue reading
Wikileaks and Clarity
As a card-carrying member of the lunatic fringe, I just wanted to gibber a little more about Wikileaks. Apparently Assange made a deal with Israel to let their government agents censor his document troves before publication. Whether they now keep … Continue reading
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