Monthly Archives: August 2005

one small step forward, one big step back

Posted on Saturday, 2005 August 06 by Anton

Fluffie, the senior cat, went missing last night. It appears that she got off the roof, sought admittance at the front door (after the humans had gone to bed), and was attacked there presumably by another cat. We try not … Continue reading →

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libertarian realism

Posted on Friday, 2005 August 05 by Anton

Eric Raymond argues in favor of the war. Or rather, he argues in favor of some ideal war that will crush Islamic dreams of worldwide empire. What’s missing is any defense of the war actually in progress. I like Russ … Continue reading →

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QotD: heresy is vital

Posted on Thursday, 2005 August 04 by Anton

If, instead of welcoming inquiry and criticism, the admirers of a great author accept his writings as authoritative, both in their excellences and in their defects, the most serious injury is done to truth. In matters of philosophy and science, … Continue reading →

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