Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Caligula's horse
Does the possibility that Al Franken will be elected to the Senate remind any one else of Caligula's horse?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Why I like Palin
You Betcha, I like Palin. I would think that most libertarians would have some problems with Sarah Palin as a President, if God willing that were to happen. I, however would look forward to that as a possibility. Let me acknowledge that numerous positions she takes I disagree with, but she is willing to put a little bit on the line. That should be favorable to people that would like to see less government control. I was impressed with her nuanced stance on global warming in the VP debate, that made Biden look like an rigid ideologue. To even acknowledge that factors beyond humanity are at work is impressive in today's hysterical climate change debate.
There is a more important issue that is of interest. The lack of moral fiber and development to adult hood is something that has been much written about and commented on recently( See Al Fin Blog, Diana West, John Strausbaugh, Karjean Levine). It seems large numbers of people are convinced of this from all over the political spectrum. I believe this to be serious problem in the Western world including the United States. This is something that can not be addressed by the government, try has they might. In fact, if we are as dysfunction as these authors believe, it is not likely any type of politician but an enabler would be elected. That is the virtue that I see in Palin, someone of a different character. If she were successful, it would signal that fundamental behaviours of a free society, may still be with us.
The type of values that enable a self-sufficient happy adult is not going to come from Washington, but it is nice to see that, maybe someone out there is not going put up with the opposite. Palin did give a glimpse of request for responsibility in the VP debate, While Biden clearly played the roll of and enable. Hopefully as her political carrier plays out this will be one of her enduring traits.
There is a more important issue that is of interest. The lack of moral fiber and development to adult hood is something that has been much written about and commented on recently( See Al Fin Blog, Diana West, John Strausbaugh, Karjean Levine). It seems large numbers of people are convinced of this from all over the political spectrum. I believe this to be serious problem in the Western world including the United States. This is something that can not be addressed by the government, try has they might. In fact, if we are as dysfunction as these authors believe, it is not likely any type of politician but an enabler would be elected. That is the virtue that I see in Palin, someone of a different character. If she were successful, it would signal that fundamental behaviours of a free society, may still be with us.
The type of values that enable a self-sufficient happy adult is not going to come from Washington, but it is nice to see that, maybe someone out there is not going put up with the opposite. Palin did give a glimpse of request for responsibility in the VP debate, While Biden clearly played the roll of and enable. Hopefully as her political carrier plays out this will be one of her enduring traits.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Senate passes bailout
Welcome to Religo-Politico Anthropoids This will be the heat Blog as opposed to my Evolving Anthropoids Blog which I hope to be the light inspiring blog.
I feel like we've be sold down the river by the establishment by this bail out plan. From the media to the Republican elected officials very few people are voicing credible opposition to this Randian villain plan. This plan is likely to prolong the pain and prevent faster growth in the future. The possibility that this is the beginning of a historical events also haunts my imagination as a Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act seems possible if this act fails to do what its name implies. Of course, like most government plans accomplishing the opposite of the nomenclature seems likely.
The most interesting propaganda has been from CNBC owned by GE. Interestingly, for years they always disclaimed that they were owned by GE, which has not been happening recently. GE of course in neck deep in the credit crunch and would benefit greatly from the helping hand of and the state. Fortunately we have bloggers in this country and very little censorship. However, the lack of debate on the common media is very dissatisfying and a little scary. To paraphrase P.J. O'Rourke, We could give this form of government, Business and the State working together a new name, But it already has a name and has already been tried.
I do not believe that this "Economic Recovery Plan" is in the vested interest of the Joe 6-Pabst, although regardless of what congress does things will be though. Rather I believe it is an attempt, likely a successful attempt, by the current rich and powerful to keep their positions as such. This may not be, if fact probably is not, the explicit thinking of these individuals. However, the rapidity of their abandonment of the relatively free-market espoused beliefs, indicates a lake of principled foresight, and a wanton release from responsibility. Yes, Mr. Welsh and Mr. Buffet your the one's who are running from responsibility, along with the past Presidents and Congresses who have created the housing bubble.
May the precariousness the universe presents see us through.
I feel like we've be sold down the river by the establishment by this bail out plan. From the media to the Republican elected officials very few people are voicing credible opposition to this Randian villain plan. This plan is likely to prolong the pain and prevent faster growth in the future. The possibility that this is the beginning of a historical events also haunts my imagination as a Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act seems possible if this act fails to do what its name implies. Of course, like most government plans accomplishing the opposite of the nomenclature seems likely.
The most interesting propaganda has been from CNBC owned by GE. Interestingly, for years they always disclaimed that they were owned by GE, which has not been happening recently. GE of course in neck deep in the credit crunch and would benefit greatly from the helping hand of and the state. Fortunately we have bloggers in this country and very little censorship. However, the lack of debate on the common media is very dissatisfying and a little scary. To paraphrase P.J. O'Rourke, We could give this form of government, Business and the State working together a new name, But it already has a name and has already been tried.
I do not believe that this "Economic Recovery Plan" is in the vested interest of the Joe 6-Pabst, although regardless of what congress does things will be though. Rather I believe it is an attempt, likely a successful attempt, by the current rich and powerful to keep their positions as such. This may not be, if fact probably is not, the explicit thinking of these individuals. However, the rapidity of their abandonment of the relatively free-market espoused beliefs, indicates a lake of principled foresight, and a wanton release from responsibility. Yes, Mr. Welsh and Mr. Buffet your the one's who are running from responsibility, along with the past Presidents and Congresses who have created the housing bubble.
May the precariousness the universe presents see us through.
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