The Great Libertarian Horde has landed upon the shores of Blogitania, and now descend with ferocious anti-government eyes scouring the countryside to skewer upon their razored arguments the plump sacred cows of Social Security and the War on Drugs and feast upon the fat of the statist land.
Yes, Reason now has a blog. Read and be happy.
(But don’t make fun of their horned hats.)
"Standing in the foyer of the Bounty Hotel, people were just walking in, blood dripping off them, burns to their face, skinmorally, that this is the right thing to do.
Sorry folks, but slippery slope arguments don't hold water by themselves. We're going after Saddam because he 1) has shown
lying in order to gain information that gave him access to restricted systems.
we despise no less the coward and the voluptuary. No man is worth calling a man who will not fight
Hey, didn't there used to be a city where this smoking crater is?
In theory, I was of course angry, but I had a vaguely detatched sense about the whole thing. A large part of that of
to really concern yourself with, except in a somewhat general, theoretical way.
Maybe I can't change the fact that I have to be intimately confronted with the death and pain in order to really feel the
and you'll get diversity in the speech by the politician, in the one by the principal who welcomes him and in the one by
The fact that this is being published in the Chronicle is no small feat. Even more reason for you to go read it.
to the San Francisco federal building to protest the passage of Bush's resolution for action against Iraq.
cause, but I,
news editors of Cannel 7 to allow, as the segment ended right there.
When they aired some actual interviews with the protesters, I started to honestly think they were part of some sort of
course grew out of the experience of 9/11.
During that protest, my girlfriend had to take a midterm in Wheeler auditorium and had to step over the bodies lying in
And perhaps because of the collective weight of all those accumulated exhortations, perhaps from the psychic weariness
being the reaction described above.
agree that [insert additional badly-forced car metaphor here]!
by both Instapundit and Cold Fury (and probably by sundry others by now):
But I am thankful that at least for now, I've been able to summon that deep-seated, personal wrath so appropriate to an
on the civilized world. And when I resort again to that frame of mind, it will be because I realize, intellectually and
slope proposition, claiming that because we go after Saddam, we'll suddenly be all aggro-ed up to obliterate any country
of fist.
However, several of the exchanges I have had have definately been with those you might describe as "challeneged" in
serves? As far as I can tell, all they did was take some people who were probably overwhelmingly against the war anyway,
in words so much more exacting than even those who actually live in that time would be able to produce?
when you apply your own internal calculus of death and suffering and conclude that it isn't something that you need
again soon, didn't we?"
they're done, hang them on his wall next to the framed heads of Iraqi dissidents and say to himself, "Well, I can check
Finally, long after the fad has grown tiresome, everyone's attention turns to another scrap of dogma for the next decade.
nothing may stand in our way!
which is all about the biggest threat to the security of all companies: their own employees.
rather than submit to infamy or see those that are dear to him suffer wrong.
I strongly suspect TR had access to some sort of time machine and traveled into the furture about a hundred years.
In theory, I was of course angry, but I had a vaguely detatched sense about the whole thing. A large part of that of
If and when you find one, that means that I'll be perfectly willing to advocate an attack against them as well.
However, several of the exchanges I have had have definately been with those you might describe as "challeneged" in
superiority.
Russia and shit. Besides, it's just the Russians. Why don't we just contain them or something? Hey, who's up for some
and the UC Divestment folks will be holding a rally for what looks like the primary purpose of protesting the fact that
trying to get an education
Also, I've printed out and made a bunch of copies of some flyers from this site and will be passing them out.
alternative economy." I suppose that's better PR than saying they want to impose a grab bag full of sociialistic silliness
"The death of that man is a religious duty, but his case should not be tied to the Christian community," Shabestari,
Don't worry, I'll sit here with my rifle ready to take out any airborne porcines, should they come flying by.
predictable frequency. Follow a politician to a school photo-op,
superiority.
In theory, I was of course angry, but I had a vaguely detatched sense about the whole thing. A large part of that of
Already, even if the UN thumbs its irrelevant nose at the idea of going after Iraq (and if it actually does, then they'll
And perhaps because of the collective weight of all those accumulated exhortations, perhaps from the psychic weariness
superiority.
Shiite Muslim clerics in Lebanon and Iran have reacted with rage at the Rev. Jerry Falwell for calling Islam's prophet
that I hadn't thought of it first!
I guess not. The fact that the UN is anything but democratic since the vast majority of countries represented there do not
she can last 6 hours). I make this declaration keeping in mind that this does not imply a judgement on the Idiotarian
Why are you still here?!
a representative of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was quoted as saying.
the All Men Are Rapists self defense workshop? Surely that must be a representative sample of the country!
I finally went and did it.
50 Ways to Leave Your Folly Common Dreams, that goldmine of general silliness, showcases this piece, The Folly of Pre-emptive
But it's not really fair to denigrate someone's ideas just because they themselves come from an organization riddled with
During the last half of the 20th century, this principle was expanded internationally through the United Nations. The U.N.
really just put Saddam in a better situation than he was before because the presence of inspectors invites complacency and
I strongly suspect TR had access to some sort of time machine and traveled into the furture about a hundred years.
In theory, I was of course angry, but I had a vaguely detatched sense about the whole thing. A large part of that of
"A bunch of people died from terrorism over the weekend? Sure, that's awful, but we all knew this was going to happen
and that it wasn't fair for these people to stop them, the girl started literally screaming at her about selfish she was.
something-really-awfuls, BlogSpot.
Sure, it'd be nice to be a leader...
Peace is generally good in itself, but it is never the highest good unless it comes as the handmaid
No nation deserves to exist if it permits itself to lose the stern and virile virtues; and this
that off my list of things to do. Now, on to learning how to square-dance."
go it alone. What he failed to do was tell us who the members of his war coalition are. Why? Because there is no coalition.
only be revealed as more useless than it already seems), there is right now a coalition prepared to go into Iraq with the
and that it wasn't fair for these people to stop them, the girl started literally screaming at her about selfish she was.
be replacing the old site that was hosted on that evil of evils, that bane of banes, that something-really-awful of
agree that [insert additional badly-forced car metaphor here]!
threaten the United States, he said we must "assume the worst." Essentially, the White House is proposing that the
satisfy you. I'd be much more amendable to the idea however if you were willing to be a personal eye-witness to this
Saddam will use these nukes when he gets them, whether that use takes the form of vaporizing a city or merely being hung
in words so much more exacting than even those who actually live in that time would be able to produce?
Don't you people ever get tired of just pulling shit out of your asses?
We despise and abhor the bully, the brawler, the oppressor, whether in private or public life, but
predictable frequency. Follow a politician to a school photo-op,
superiority.
When I first heard about the bombing in Bali, my initial reaction was, "Another terrorist attack? Well, of course."
Already, even if the UN thumbs its irrelevant nose at the idea of going after Iraq (and if it actually does, then they'll
I suppose you mean that it's not "multilateralist" unless France says so?
be replacing the old site that was hosted on that evil of evils, that bane of banes, that something-really-awful of
agree that [insert additional badly-forced car metaphor here]!
threaten the United States, he said we must "assume the worst." Essentially, the White House is proposing that the
vaunted proof of yours. Then you could be really sure.
The article also points to this site, which maintains a running clock of how long it will be until Mitnick can start
in words so much more exacting than even those who actually live in that time would be able to produce?
and the UC Divestment folks will be holding a rally for what looks like the primary purpose of protesting the fact that
hunting dairy cows with a high-powered rifle and scope."
she can last 6 hours). I make this declaration keeping in mind that this does not imply a judgement on the Idiotarian
to make the first world poor and make sure the third world stays that way.
The BBC has a story about the so-called "master hacker", in which it does a good job of destroying the mythos that
We despise and abhor the bully, the brawler, the oppressor, whether in private or public life, but
to penetrate.
I have to admit I'm pretty curious just to see what he's going to do. The guy has shown himself to have an overpowering
Don't you people ever get tired of just pulling shit out of your asses?
getting an education. When she tried to talk to one of the organizers after her test about how some people were just
Well, being the abject conformist that I am, I would like to welcome all new and oldcomers to my new blog, which will
the world to stomach the imperial scent of our newly enunciated military doctrine that proposes pre- emption of any powerful
I simply love it when my case is made for me.
sloth, or as an instrument to further the ends of despotism or anarchy.
without regard to whether the loss is due to the growth of a heartless and all-absorbing commercialism,
psychopathic fancy without fear of retribution.
One of the great advances of the modern era has been the spread of the rule of law. This is the now common idea that
At the very least, don't let me hear any of these things when you're standing in my presence, unless you want a faceful
the way. Apparently that wasn't enough for the however, because they then started pulling at her legs to keep her from
And exactly how do you go from no "final proof" to there being no evidence of impending aggression? The very fact that
he revealed himself to be a seriously dishonest debater (that, or he was so stupid that it wouldn't be safe for him to
but they make up for any lack of actual existence with pure unadulterated enthusiasm.
When I first heard about the bombing in Bali, my initial reaction was, "Another terrorist attack? Well, of course."
During the last half of the 20th century, this principle was expanded internationally through the United Nations. The U.N.
I've been blogging since July 2005, and in that time, I've had a few inter-blog arguments with the folks on the other
trying to get an education
Hey, didn't there used to be a city where this smoking crater is?
we could go and stop the Soviets and all their expansionist hijinks, but then we'd like, have to go all the way over to
alternative economy." I suppose that's better PR than saying they want to impose a grab bag full of sociialistic silliness
the real fault of that government or its citizens, or the West in general, or capitalism, or any other ridiculous boogeyman
Don't worry, I'll sit here with my rifle ready to take out any airborne porcines, should they come flying by.
vaunted proof of yours. Then you could be really sure.
use grown-up scissors), but nevertheless, even though he really didn't deserve it,
Finally, long after the fad has grown tiresome, everyone's attention turns to another scrap of dogma for the next decade.
Quite the contrary, Bush's aggressive rhetoric, disregard for international law, and his lack of any vision other than war
that boiled up to the surface when I read things like this.
cause, but I,
needed now was healing, closure; in short, to "get over it" and "move on."
assures everyone that "Don't worry, the problem is being taking care of by the inspectors."
who like to chant slogans and can't come up with any better rhyme than something that has to do with the number "four" and "war."
about equal probability.
the real fault of that government or its citizens, or the West in general, or capitalism, or any other ridiculous boogeyman
some of their cohorts are actually being held accountable by the university for their disruptive, illegal actions at
rather than submit to infamy or see those that are dear to him suffer wrong.
he revealed himself to be a seriously dishonest debater (that, or he was so stupid that it wouldn't be safe for him to
If a good education is meant to produce independent thinkers, I've seen precious little evidence it does. Education is
"approach parody" is too mild. They sprinted towards parody, jumped on top of it and proceded to give parody a spirited
occurred, smashing the window of their hotel room.
has been built up around Mitnick, a basically curious guy who just as often used old face-to-face (or voice-to-voice)
information with your heads crammed so far up your asses, so I'll give you a pass.
support (in the small, mostly insignificant ways that are possible for one such as myself)
The article also points to this site, which maintains a running clock of how long it will be until Mitnick can start
alternative economy." I suppose that's better PR than saying they want to impose a grab bag full of sociialistic silliness
he is willing to act aggressively and recklessly and cannot be reasonably deterred and 2) is working to get and use nukes
to all of you warmongering neanderthals" tone of voice. She then struck a pose of righteous exasperation when she asked
you could see stink lines of self-satisfaction coming off her so that he could simply get to his job. She of course started
The Muslim world -- whose support is vital to any real effort to end the causes of terrorism -- is adamantly opposed.
on the civilized world. And when I resort again to that frame of mind, it will be because I realize, intellectually and
I have to admit I'm pretty curious just to see what he's going to do. The guy has shown himself to have an overpowering
democratically decided laws - - not the capriciousness of individual rulers -- should govern human affairs.
I don't know about you people, but I'm already stocking up on extra food, water, and electrons.
getting an education. When she tried to talk to one of the organizers after her test about how some people were just
really just put Saddam in a better situation than he was before because the presence of inspectors invites complacency and
Those people are especially useful when they have access to the core computer systems that hackers would otherwise struggle
about equal probability.
that has the temerity to look at us cock-eyed.
some of their cohorts are actually being held accountable by the university for their disruptive, illegal actions at
anger that is so justifiable -no, demanded- by these despicable acts, but if that must be the case, then from on, I'll be
"The lethal combination is when you exploit both people and technology," Mr Mitnick told BBC News Online.
Well, being the abject conformist that I am, I would like to welcome all new and oldcomers to my new blog, which will
But for now if you all don't mind, I'd just like to stew in my rage for a while, and remind myself in a truly visceral
One middle-aged woman who looked like she hadn't combed her hair since Jerry Garcia died had this to say, when asked
"Standing in the foyer of the Bounty Hotel, people were just walking in, blood dripping off them, burns to their face, skin
President Bush says he wants to avoid "a future of fear." It's an admirable goal, but one hardly served by this new doctrine.
hunting dairy cows with a high-powered rifle and scope."
support (in the small, mostly insignificant ways that are possible for one such as myself)
who like to chant slogans and can't come up with any better rhyme than something that has to do with the number "four" and "war."
alternative economy." I suppose that's better PR than saying they want to impose a grab bag full of sociialistic silliness
care. Just don't let me hear anything about how this bombing that specifically targeted Australian civilians was somehow
I see. Did you talk to this "everyone" at your International Socialist Organization direct action planning seminar or
We despise and abhor the bully, the brawler, the oppressor, whether in private or public life, but
Containment and deterrence were responses to US weakness, you silly-headed dunderpate. It was obvious that using direct
fact that these people are thugs, bullies and liars.
way why we're doing all of this, and why, if they still choose to berate us about "root causes" and "birds coming home
the Feds know about it.
"Standing in the foyer of the Bounty Hotel, people were just walking in, blood dripping off them, burns to their face, skin
side of the political spectrum... what are they called?
and that it wasn't fair for these people to stop them, the girl started literally screaming at her about selfish she was.
them into a thin paste of protein on a cave wall, to wipe out every last vestige of the disgusting stain they have left
Shiite Muslim clerics in Lebanon and Iran have reacted with rage at the Rev. Jerry Falwell for calling Islam's prophet
But it's not really fair to denigrate someone's ideas just because they themselves come from an organization riddled with
when you apply your own internal calculus of death and suffering and conclude that it isn't something that you need
Maybe I can't change the fact that I have to be intimately confronted with the death and pain in order to really feel the
"The lethal combination is when you exploit both people and technology," Mr Mitnick told BBC News Online.
world that even today harbors and offers succor to the same groups that piloted the 9/11 planes, right?
just now. Admittedly they do face significant challenges in carrying out their duties due to their imaginary nature,
going to be monitored so closely that I'd be surprised if he were able to put in a phony name at a porn site and not have
"Standing in the foyer of the Bounty Hotel, people were just walking in, blood dripping off them, burns to their face, skin
lying in order to gain information that gave him access to restricted systems.
and eastern Europe, Australia and the middle east. Is that not multilateralism?
them into a thin paste of protein on a cave wall, to wipe out every last vestige of the disgusting stain they have left
who like to chant slogans and can't come up with any better rhyme than something that has to do with the number "four" and "war."
it is shoved, in all its detailed horror, right into my face.
If and when you find one, that means that I'll be perfectly willing to advocate an attack against them as well.
I see. Did you talk to this "everyone" at your International Socialist Organization direct action planning seminar or
But I am thankful that at least for now, I've been able to summon that deep-seated, personal wrath so appropriate to an
Those people are especially useful when they have access to the core computer systems that hackers would otherwise struggle
So welcome. If this is the first and/or only post you can see, it means I haven't imported my archives from Blogspot yet,
to roost," those sniveling, carping appeasers,
and the UC Divestment folks will be holding a rally for what looks like the primary purpose of protesting the fact that
threaten the United States, he said we must "assume the worst." Essentially, the White House is proposing that the
side of the political spectrum... what are they called?
Well I wouldn't be surprised if this Wednesday at Sproul there will be similar behavior, and I plan to be there. Maybe
morally, that this is the right thing to do.
we could go and stop the Soviets and all their expansionist hijinks, but then we'd like, have to go all the way over to
...but there's no shame in being a follower when those you're following make such damn good points.
What it does not mean however, is that this suddenly signals that we are going to be going after China, Saudi Arabia, Cuba
Don't worry, I'll sit here with my rifle ready to take out any airborne porcines, should they come flying by.
vaunted proof of yours. Then you could be really sure.
superiority.
50 Ways to Leave Your Folly Common Dreams, that goldmine of general silliness, showcases this piece, The Folly of Pre-emptive
course grew out of the experience of 9/11.
It seems the Muslim version of a slander suit is cutting off your head. Now when I read this I was shocked, just shocked
Yes, well I suppose you're suggesting that we would be well-served to wait for this "final proof," then? Very well. I'll
And perhaps because of the collective weight of all those accumulated exhortations, perhaps from the psychic weariness
she can last 6 hours). I make this declaration keeping in mind that this does not imply a judgement on the Idiotarian
psychopathic fancy without fear of retribution.
I wish that I could just be told "Hundreds of people died in a terrorist bombing today," and instantly feel the kind of rage
to the San Francisco federal building to protest the passage of Bush's resolution for action against Iraq.
the way. Apparently that wasn't enough for the however, because they then started pulling at her legs to keep her from
rather than submit to infamy or see those that are dear to him suffer wrong.
military action to counter the Soviet threat was not possible, because of their equal capacity to destroy us through
So welcome. If this is the first and/or only post you can see, it means I haven't imported my archives from Blogspot yet,
go it alone. What he failed to do was tell us who the members of his war coalition are. Why? Because there is no coalition.
It seems the Muslim version of a slander suit is cutting off your head. Now when I read this I was shocked, just shocked
of righteousness; and it becomes a very evil thing if it serves merely as a mask for cowardice and
However, several of the exchanges I have had have definately been with those you might describe as "challeneged" in
the teacher trying to impress both of them.
"to prolonged indulgence in luxury and soft, effortless ease, or to the deification of a warped and twisted sentimentality"?
a terrorist and an envoy of Iran's supreme leader reportedly called for his death.
...but there's no shame in being a follower when those you're following make such damn good points.
again soon, didn't we?"
A taste, just a taste...
vaunted proof of yours. Then you could be really sure.
That is, until this morning. Now I'm glad to say that I've gotten over getting over it, and am thoroughly pissed again.
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course grew out of the experience of 9/11.
It seems the Muslim version of a slander suit is cutting off your head. Now when I read this I was shocked, just shocked
Yes, well I suppose you're suggesting that we would be well-served to wait for this "final proof," then? Very well. I'll
to elicit empathy had been raised considerably since 9/11,
she can last 6 hours). I make this declaration keeping in mind that this does not imply a judgement on the Idiotarian
Really, how often is someone able to so perfectly crystallize the dilemmas that will exist a century in the future
Another Australian tourist, 18-year-old Rachel Hughes, said she and her boyfriend had just arrived in Kuta when the blast
off a bunch of secretaries and other office workers who probably agree with them on the war anyway will further their
again soon, didn't we?"
So I hereby declare myself Ayatollah Mustardah of Blogistan. From this day forward, I will call down, on any Idiotarian
to penetrate.
the world to stomach the imperial scent of our newly enunciated military doctrine that proposes pre- emption of any powerful
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owned," she pontificated, in that snotty "52% of my clothes are made of hemp which therefore makes me morally superior
obviously they have lost loved ones or friends."
which is all about the biggest threat to the security of all companies: their own employees.
I'll get a chance to ask why they've been glorifying images of Hamas murderers on their flyers.
of constant uncertainty and increased insecurity where almost anything could lead to war.
lap dance.
that boiled up to the surface when I read things like this.
I've been blogging since July 2005, and in that time, I've had a few inter-blog arguments with the folks on the other
trying to get an education
support (in the small, mostly insignificant ways that are possible for one such as myself)
superiority.
War, by three fellows that hail from Global Exchange. You know who I'm talking about. The folks that want to "build an
the real fault of that government or its citizens, or the West in general, or capitalism, or any other ridiculous boogeyman
An insightful, well-written and quite simply excellent column somehow found its way in the SF Chronicle's website today.
Eventually he got a little ticked off and said roughly, "Get away from me!" I was hungrily anticipating the energetic dissenter
I'll get a chance to ask why they've been glorifying images of Hamas murderers on their flyers.
on the civilized world. And when I resort again to that frame of mind, it will be because I realize, intellectually and
I have to admit I'm pretty curious just to see what he's going to do. The guy has shown himself to have an overpowering
economic stupidity, especially when their ideas would do such a better job of it by themselves. Case in point:
What it does not mean however, is that this suddenly signals that we are going to be going after China, Saudi Arabia, Cuba
the way. Apparently that wasn't enough for the however, because they then started pulling at her legs to keep her from
they're done, hang them on his wall next to the framed heads of Iraqi dissidents and say to himself, "Well, I can check
nuclear weapons. Containment was born out of a realization that we were effectively restrained by our lack of strategic
War, by three fellows that hail from Global Exchange. You know who I'm talking about. The folks that want to "build an
course grew out of the experience of 9/11.
It seems the Muslim version of a slander suit is cutting off your head. Now when I read this I was shocked, just shocked
chanting in his face and moved in front of him every time he tried to get around her.
I suppose you mean that it's not "multilateralist" unless France says so?
one of the most fad-driven enterprises imaginable. It produces a new catechism each decade, which everyone dutifully recites.
When they aired some actual interviews with the protesters, I started to honestly think they were part of some sort of
Replace "powerful" with "crazy and armed with nukes" and you'd be right. Otherwise, your statement is nonsense.
off a bunch of secretaries and other office workers who probably agree with them on the war anyway will further their
again soon, didn't we?"
find testimonials to diversity. Flip through any recent social sciences or humanities textbook and diversity pops up with
to penetrate.
the world to stomach the imperial scent of our newly enunciated military doctrine that proposes pre- emption of any powerful
be harried by idiots who have full compliments of heads and genitals! With the ranks of my imaginary gnomes rallied,
when you apply your own internal calculus of death and suffering and conclude that it isn't something that you need
obviously they have lost loved ones or friends."
to get a good smack upside the head (or as I call it, a "hippie hello"), but that was apparently too much for the niggardly
Do you mean the Muslim world that celebrated 9/11, saying the US deserved it all along? Or perhaps you mean the Muslim world
them into a thin paste of protein on a cave wall, to wipe out every last vestige of the disgusting stain they have left
curiosity that trumps any sort of legal resriction placed on him, but it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that he's
...but there's no shame in being a follower when those you're following make such damn good points.
If and when you find one, that means that I'll be perfectly willing to advocate an attack against them as well.
A taste, just a taste...
without regard to whether the loss is due to the growth of a heartless and all-absorbing commercialism,
You try to make it seem as if the Joint Chiefs were lying around on a Sunday afternoon and said to themselves, "Yeah sure,
It is time for a new day to dawn in the Blogosphere, my gnome brothers. A glorious day. A day when no longer will we
course grew out of the experience of 9/11.
I mean come on, when you're arguing with someone who's just going to call you a Nazi when you spend 2,000 words making
you could see stink lines of self-satisfaction coming off her so that he could simply get to his job. She of course started
Well I wouldn't be surprised if this Wednesday at Sproul there will be similar behavior, and I plan to be there. Maybe
By tossing out any reasonable standards of evidence as a prerequisite for military action, the White House puts us in a state
a terrorist and an envoy of Iran's supreme leader reportedly called for his death.
According to the president, "we cannot wait for the final proof" that Saddam Hussein's government is planning an imminent
to really concern yourself with, except in a somewhat general, theoretical way.
Well I'm far far far too petty a person to do that.
Now could someone please tell me what concrete purpose that woman's behavior, and that of her great chanting unwashed bretheren,
Heaven forfend them not being on board with us!
way why we're doing all of this, and why, if they still choose to berate us about "root causes" and "birds coming home
the Feds know about it.
looks like a green light, no?
Mr Mitnick even had to get permission from his probation officer to use a computer to write his book, The Art Of Deception,
and that it wasn't fair for these people to stop them, the girl started literally screaming at her about selfish she was.
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