Category Archives: politics

see also Pratchett, Small Gods

Simulation and Simulacra: The whole concept of patriotism is nothing more than a simulacr[um] for the ideals supposedly put forth at the founding of the United States. I would even argue that the Constitution itself is a poor simulacr[um] of … Continue reading

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I could live with that

A is for Anonymous: All Vespuccian citizens have the right to keep their biometric information (their photographs, fingerprints, retina prints, etc.) strictly apart from their financial information (their assets, debts, account numbers, etc.). A Vespuccian driver’s license has a photograph … Continue reading

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those libertarians, always so negative

Declan McCullough: Why the FCC should die (cited by Travis)

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let’s not overdo it

I’ve just heard that banks and the Postal Monopoly are closed today for Mr Reagan’s funeral. I wonder whether the guest of honor would have approved.

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if I voted

This was Russell’s Quote of the Day a week ago: All of us must begin telling everyone we know – especially if they’re not libertarians – that if they’re fed up with this mess the Republicans have made in Iraq … Continue reading

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department of spoof advertising

The Diebold Variations

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the danger of secrecy

Feel safe yet?

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