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"But all freedoms are not created equal; a hierarchy exists among them; and a restriction on the..."

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:06 -0400

“But all freedoms are not created equal; a hierarchy exists among them; and a restriction on the freedom to intoxicate yourself or drive down Fifth Avenue at 100 miles an hour is not to be compared with a restriction on the freedom to say what you think.”

- On the Legalization of Drugs by Theodore Dalrymple - City Journal

Gangster’s Paradise

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:03 -0400

Gangster’s Paradise:

Writing in Foreign Affairs, Peter Andreas urges Americans to put illicit trade, smuggling, and illegal immigration into perspective.

sallyfredericktudor: MAY YOU ROT IN HELL WITH YOUR SATANIC...

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:32:51 -0400

sallyfredericktudor:

MAY YOU ROT IN HELL WITH YOUR SATANIC LEADER=MOHAMMED AND BIN LADEN!!

The great missi...

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:25:37 -0400

The great missing debate in contemporary politics is about the role and reach of markets. Do we want a market economy, or a market society? What role should markets play in public life and personal relations? How can we decide which goods should be…

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Can We Run Government Like a Business

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:22:20 -0400

Can We Run Government Like a Business

The Economist has an interesting take in its Schumpeter blog from not-too-long-ago about the appropriateness of managing government like managing a business. The British newsweekly has never hidden its political…

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Terrorists to the Front of the Classroom

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:56:06 -0400

Terrorists to the Front of the Classroom

I have no problem with Kathy Boudin espousing her political views, no matter how misguided they may be. My issue is with placing a convicted murderer and terrorist in a classroom teaching our children. When we do…

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Public Shaming: The Definitive "People Who Thought Chechnya was the Czech Republic" Collection

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:58:56 -0400

Public Shaming: The Definitive "People Who Thought Chechnya was the Czech Republic" Collection:

publicshaming:

Two brothers from Chechnya. That was the official word early morning on Friday April 19th, 2013 as to who were behind the Boston marathon bombings. “Chechens.”

So, naturally, who do some brilliant citizens of the United States of America blame? The CZECH REPUBLIC, of course!

Here are those…

To the extent that America’s greatness is measured more by the intelligence, wisdom, and compassion of its people toward others in the world, we have a little work to do.

Irrational Liberal: I think it was a domestic terrorist. This whole Boston explosion thing...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:53:11 -0400

Irrational Liberal: I think it was a domestic terrorist. This whole Boston explosion thing...:

irrationalliberal:

I think it was a domestic terrorist. This whole Boston explosion thing I think was a domestic, american born terrorist who was acting alone. I honestly do. And here’s why.

When 9/11 happened, we had briefs that were about a suspected plot to attack the twin towers and Bush ignored them. Then it…

Yes. You’re being irrational. Stop speculating to support your political agenda and let’s wait for the facts.

Glad to see the Channel Islands in this map. But where are...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:48:35 -0400

Glad to see the Channel Islands in this map. But where are Alaska and Hawaii?

inothernews: On this dark day, a reminder of humanity’s good.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:47:57 -0400

inothernews:

On this dark day, a reminder of humanity’s good.

To Whom Does Your Child Belong?Cover of Brave New World One of...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:49:01 -0400

To Whom Does Your Child Belong?

Cover of Brave New World

One of the vices I try to foreswear in this forum is the singling-out of…

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“Whether a progressive position will improve or harm society is not a progressive question.…...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:35:03 -0400

“Whether a progressive position will improve or harm society is not a progressive question.… http://wp.me/s1xfH1-1174

“Whether a progressive position will improve or harm society is not a progressive question. That is a conservative question. What matters to progressives is whether a position emanates from compassion.”
- Dennis Prager

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I love it how Krugman deigns to speak for all Republicans.For...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:09 -0400

I love it how Krugman deigns to speak for all Republicans.

For the record, this Republican cares about the deficit because of the waste and mismanagement that it represents. And as far as the social insurance system is concerned, most intelligent Republicans since Dwight D. Eisenhower recognize the need for a social safety net. Only the far-right reactionary wingnuts are talking about dismantling that net. The rest of us are exploring ways to make it work better.

Careful with your tar and feathers, Mr. Krugman. You’re starting to sound less like an economist and a lot more like a partisan demagogue.

The curious case of the Sherlock pilgrims

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:06:41 -0400

The curious case of the Sherlock pilgrims:

(via Instapaper)

Remembering Hizzoner

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:09:46 -0500

New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch during a meeting with US president Jimmy Carter in 1978 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ed Koch, 1924-2013
John Podhoretz
Commentary Magazine

Ed Koch was not particularly loved by conservatives, but he deserves much credit for…

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Why the Pivot to Asia Makes No SenseAsia – Satellite image –...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:37:50 -0500

Why the Pivot to Asia Makes No Sense

Asia – Satellite image – PlanetObserver (Photo credit: PlanetObserver)

“America’s Pivot: One Big…

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Toward a New MoonshotNASA (Photo credit: Luke Bryant) William...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:14:13 -0500

Toward a New Moonshot

NASA (Photo credit: Luke Bryant)
William H. Gerstenmaier’s “Our Brick Moon” in the Summer 2012…

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Fender Aims to Stay Plugged In Amid Changing Music Trends - NYTimes.com

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:41:15 -0500

Fender Aims to Stay Plugged In Amid Changing Music Trends - NYTimes.com:

The legendary guitar maker is battling to remain a growth business in a declining industry. Interestingly, the company doesn’t see China as the answer, and I agree. Sometimes the best answer is not the search for growth, but the creation of a logical, profitable path to shrinkage.

inothernews: Let’s watch the House Republicans screw this...

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:03:39 -0500

inothernews:

Let’s watch the House Republicans screw this up.

Yeah. How’d that work out for you?

Enough of the partisanship, folks. It only encourages the Hill.

Was Superstorm Sandy the Result of Climate Change? Hurricane...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:46:18 -0500

Was Superstorm Sandy the Result of Climate Change?

Hurricane Sandy 2012 (Photo credit: charliekwalker)

“Superstorm Sandy triggers climate blame game“

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