July, 2015 archive
“Heritage,” Reprise 1
Wayne Curtis ruminates on the statue of General Robert E. Lee that graces downtown New Orleans and the discussion over whether it should be removed to a different location. A snippet:
Those who revere symbols must know that, in their reverance, they also revere what the symbols symbolize (for Pete’s sake, that’s why they are called symbols. They symbolize).
Indeed, the very energy with which they attempt to deny that (“The war, suh, was about economics, not slavery”) attests that, on some level, they do in fact recognize it and the hypocrisy that attends their reverence.
“Heritage” 0
Out Lexington way, Raymond Agnor wished to defend his gigantic Confederate Battle ensign, so he bought an ad in his local rag.
Just follow the damned link.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” (Updated) 0
Politeness goes to the movies.
Three dead, seven injured, as of when I write this, just because he could.
More etiquette at the link.
One wonders, did he hold his pinky out when he lovingly caressed the trigger?
Addendum:
In breaking news of the polite . . . .
“Marching as to War” 0
Some persons wrap their prejudices in the flag; others wrap theirs in the cross. Some use both as packaging. When you see such packaging, though, it’s a fairly safe bet that truth-in-labeling has naught to do with it.
Look closely and you can peer through the camouflage. Neil Elliott, responding to an article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, does just that. A snippet:
Lies and Lying Liars 0
If the truth is not on your side, make stuff up. It’s the Wingnut Way.
Nothing To Do, Nowhere To Go 0
Better.
Jobless claims plunged by 26,000 to 255,000 in the week ended July 18, the fewest since November 1973, a report from the Labor Department showed on Thursday in Washington.
(snip)
In a continuing trend, Bloomberg is still need of new experts.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Tragically accidental politeness is the politest kind.
(snip)
. . . and, once more, a gun pulls its own trigger.
Trump Glowers 0
Droning On 0
Boys and their toys.
“Drone users must understand that when taking to the skies they are entering one of the busiest areas of airspace in the world,” said Tim Johnson, director of policy at the CAA, in a statement.
Drone owners must be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding the flying of their craft, he said.
It’s won’t be long until some bozo brings down an airliner while playing with his masturbatory mechanical aero-vibrator.
Sauce for the Goose 0
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My brother and I exchanged some emails about this. However much we both disapprove of cracking into databases, neither one of us can find in ourselves much sympathy for AshleyMadison’s clientele.
You dance to the music, you must perchance pay the piper.
Everybody Must Get Fracked 0
No doubt the Florida state government will attempt to ban the ban, because frack you.