Eppur Si Muove
Sep 13The purge mentality at ARI appears to be alive and well; and it seems that the doctrine of Rand’s inerrancy in matters of philosophy has been extended to include an assertion of Peikoff’s inerrancy in matters of history of science. More info here, here, and here. David Kelley said everything that needed to be said [...]
Looking for Justice in All the Wrong Places
Aug 18Inadvertently funny line from a press release for the new Americanised Torchwood: His choice of career is significant. Someone like Rex could make a fortune in Wall Street, or Hollywood. But choosing the C.I.A. says a lot about him: that for all his swagger, he does believe in justice.
Seeing Like a State
Jul 03I was just watching part of a Congressional presentation on C-Span honouring the slaves who built the u.s. capitol – not by making restitution to their heirs, of course, but by setting up some sort of plaque. What especially bugged me was the speakers’ continual references to expressing “thanks” and “gratitude” for the slaves’ “sacrifices” [...]
Twelve Voices, Part 2
Jun 14I just saw Olbermann calling for Rick Barber to be imprisoned for exercising his right to free speech. I wonder what percentage of anarchism that is?
Another Gift From IP
May 09From an info page about the 1996 Doctor Who tv-movie: Due to complicated licensing and ownership of the telefilm, no North American (a.k.a. Region 1) home video release has occurred in either VHS or DVD formats as of 2009, and no such release is expected in the foreseeable future. Ironically, several of the featurettes on [...]
The Atrocity of Hope, Part 9: Funny Man
May 02Among our President Incarnate’s various witticisms at tonight’s White House Correspondents’ dinner was this gem: The Jonas Brothers are here; they’re out there somewhere. Sasha and Malia are huge fans; but boys, don’t get any ideas. Two words for you: predator drones. You will never see it coming. You think I’m joking? I think jokes [...]
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