Tag Archives: propaganda

Keeping My Word

Posted on October 5, 2009 by ehurst

We are doomed. I will sometimes venture an educated guess, but by no means can I claim to know how that doom will manifest, nor even how it will telegraph itself. Part of the problem is we have too many … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Orthodoxy

Posted on October 2, 2009 by ehurst

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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Last One

Posted on September 29, 2009 by ehurst

This is it. I’m not going to chase any more predictions of doom and gloom. From here on out, the only thing I’ll have to say about government will be entirely academic, historical, or real time events as I see … Continue reading →

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OKC: No Place Is Safe

Posted on September 18, 2009 by ehurst

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?

Posted on September 14, 2009 by ehurst

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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Truth Doesn’t Sell

Posted on September 4, 2009 by ehurst

Telling the truth won’t make you any money. There might be a jillion different reasons, but I’m sure one of them is truth doesn’t really care about making money. That’s the way truth works. Of course, we all know the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Propaganda: My Dog Tank

Posted on August 30, 2009 by ehurst

There is a popular tale making the email rounds. Among the various titles, I received it as “To Whoever Gets My Dog”. This is merely pro-war jingoist propaganda (not to mention bad grammar — try “Whomever” as in “To Whom”). … Continue reading →

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Logic: Racism

Posted on August 14, 2009 by ehurst

Discussions of racism typically avoid any form of logic. Therefore, I could not be less concerned about someone labeling me “racist” — it means only they don’t like what I’m saying, and can’t think of a good excuse for arguing. … Continue reading →

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