Category Archives: law

Doublethink fires a shot. I think.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by B Psycho

As the latest round of talk over “gun control” continues due to the most recent well-publicized mass shooting incidents, naturally polls come up asking about it. I’ve heard about a particular outcome of these frequently, the remark that universal background … Continue reading →

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Room for improvement

Posted on March 26, 2013 by B Psycho

Today started at the Supreme Court arguments over same-sex marriage, particularly California banning it via Prop 8 and whether they, um, can’t do that. Tomorrow the ridiculously named “Defense of Marriage” Act, which banned federal recognition of same-sex marriages when … Continue reading →

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It’s a start…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by B Psycho

I never thought too highly of Rand Paul. Let’s get that out of the way right now. I even incorrectly at the time of his campaign predicted the other guy would win, due to his opponent being the better liar … Continue reading →

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The Fall Guy speaks

Posted on February 28, 2013 by B Psycho

Earlier today, Bradley Manning entered pleas on his several charges in military court, as part of the process towards his court martial in June. He admitted to being the source of the cables Wikileaks released, & the video of U.S. … Continue reading →

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Juicing the banks

Posted on January 30, 2013 by B Psycho

Matt Yglesias, in reflecting on the Capital Paradox, specifically the resulting bank bailouts, compares to how a smaller regional bank he actually was a patron of was prosecuted for among other things money laundering for dictators & apparently sees a … Continue reading →

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The Ownership vs Society

Posted on January 23, 2013 by B Psycho

Colorado, wising up at least somewhat to the concept of individual liberty (as well as science), legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. Not just for medical use either. Good call. Unfortunately, there are city governments within Colorado that appear … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Complications

Posted on January 3, 2013 by B Psycho

In my usual scans of news, found the following story today: A guy answers a Craigslist ad from a lesbian couple looking for a sperm donor so they can have a kid. He comes through with the sperm, makes the … Continue reading →

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BRILLIANT idea, Mr Bloomberg!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by B Psycho

Since there’s not enough crazy in the world already, a midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado was attended by some nut that decided to go all murdery and shoot up the place. 12 dead, 58 wounded. The … Continue reading →

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Political Advisory: Explicit Connection

Posted on July 5, 2012 by B Psycho

At the moment, due to the actions of Wikileaks concerning the activities of the U.S. government in particular, Julian Assange is holed up in an Ecuadorian embassy in London, seeking asylum*. The Swedish government wants him for questioning on a … Continue reading →

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A.L.I.O.C.* 2: The Fizzle

Posted on June 28, 2012 by B Psycho

After extensive wrangling in congress shaping the Heritage Foundat– I mean, Mitt Romn– dammit, Obama’s health care “reform” act, including contrary to portrayals by Dem loyalists side deals with the same interests that the legislation was allegedly supposed to restrain … Continue reading →

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