Monthly Archives: October 2011

The finger would’ve been more accurate

Posted on October 31, 2011 by B Psycho

Remember that “We the People” project?  If not, the short of it is that people could put up petitions on the whitehouse.gov website, and anything with over 5000 signatures within 30 days would get an official response. An illustration of … Continue reading →

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Operational Liberalism & unicorns

Posted on October 27, 2011 by B Psycho

E.D. Kain makes the following statement in comparison about his views: I think I’m probably equal parts liberal and libertarian – a sort of progressive libertarian or market liberal or something of that nature. On the one hand, I tend … Continue reading →

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Contradiction: sometimes useful

Posted on October 25, 2011 by B Psycho

I observed a couple things today that seemingly have nothing to do with each other, but actually serve as examples of a related thing after some brief reflection.  Consider: -The NBA lockout — a forced work stoppage imposed on the … Continue reading →

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“Never mind the mold. And the termites. And the blood on the walls. And…”

Posted on October 20, 2011 by B Psycho

Shorter Matt Yglesias: “Yes, the Fed is a central planner, but it just made a mistake. Ron Paul is nuts!” Shorter Washington Examiner: “Here, have yet more proof the Fed is hard-drive-in-a-clothes-dryer-full-of-nails corrupt” The latter cites as a source the … Continue reading →

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The other point

Posted on October 20, 2011 by B Psycho

Will Wilkinson observes the organizational method of the OWS crew and notices it carries its own message: OWS is not simply a group of like-minded people gathered together to make a point with a show of collective force, though it … Continue reading →

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Productivity Update

Posted on October 18, 2011 by B Psycho

Was bored earlier today, did a beat, this is the result: Semi-goth by b psycho So titled because something about the strings and organ reminded me of somethin’ you’d hear in the score of a horror film during a lull … Continue reading →

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Maybe bring a dictionary next time?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by B Psycho

Word of the day: Trespass. Definitions courtesy of The Free Dictionary: 1. To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err. 2. Law: To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or … Continue reading →

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Undiplomatic Immunity

Posted on October 15, 2011 by B Psycho

Interesting bit of breaking news concerning one of the many wars we’re involved in: the final U.S. troops (except for some staying to guard the U.S. embassy) are supposed to actually leave Iraq by years end.  The reason for this?  … Continue reading →

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Rational Assumption Time

Posted on October 13, 2011 by B Psycho

So I hear the cops are going to attempt to evict the occupation from Zuccotti Park tomorrow.  Supposedly for “cleaning”, with claims that they’d be let back in afterward but minus any camping gear.  About that…: The idea that they’d … Continue reading →

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More on what didn’t need doing

Posted on October 12, 2011 by B Psycho

In follow-up to the below re: the guy that got plucked out as representative of the ongoing protests… Turns out the guy has a Twitter account. Having resurrected mine recently, I figured why not directly call him out on the … Continue reading →

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