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Jan. 19th, 2012
We have a new Romeo in the making, all of fourteen and on the prowl.
People love to mock, but you know he is going to get lots of ass.
(Source: ONTD)
People love to mock, but you know he is going to get lots of ass.
(Source: ONTD)
American Inequality
Jan. 19th, 2012 01:58 pmHere is a conservative take on inequality, in which we get to see our old friend Charles Murray again, but one which takes in the assumption that the legitimacy of our capitalism depends on the wealth being shared beyond one-percent of the population. Unfortunately, the suggested prescription does not seem very meaningful, but at least you can sense that the dialogue is getting more meaningful. And if Murray and company can really do something about ensuring that everyone can earn a decent basic income, we will be happy to listen.
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American Inequality
Jan. 19th, 2012 01:58 pmHere is a conservative take on inequality, in which we get to see our old friend Charles Murray again, but one which takes in the assumption that the legitimacy of our capitalism depends on the wealth being shared beyond one-percent of the population. Unfortunately, the suggested prescription does not seem very meaningful, but at least you can sense that the dialogue is getting more meaningful. And if Murray and company can really do something about ensuring that everyone can earn a decent basic income, we will be happy to listen.
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The e-Wars
Jan. 19th, 2012 05:01 pmWell, well, e-life got exciting today. The Feds shut down MegaUpload, and now Anonymous has shut down a lot of the government's and media corporations' stuff. As an ONTD commenter said, "Shit just got real, holy fuck!"
_ _ _
After a noteworthy lack of action on during the SOPA blackouts on January 18th, it seems that Anonymous is springing back into action in response to the federal takedown of MegaUpload and the subsequent arrest and likely extradition of Kim Dotcom. Just hours after the news that the U.S. federal government took down MegaUpload alongside an indictment on piracy charges, Universal.com and Justice.gov have gone down, and a prominent Anonymous affiliated Twitter account is claiming responsibility.
Knowing Anonymous, there is probably more to come both in the way of DDOS attacks and threats toward the federal government, SOPA supporters, and other organizations that have spearheaded copyright infringement lawsuits. More as the story develops.
Update: RIAA.org is now down.
Update2: and MPAA.org, copyright.gov, etc.
-- ONTD
_ _ _
I don't know how smart this move is, though. It could just prompt the feds to put their iron foot down, to show who is boss. I am a little concerned about how things are going to look when the dust settles and we see what we got. The year 2012 promises to be a big one in so many ways.
_ _ _
After a noteworthy lack of action on during the SOPA blackouts on January 18th, it seems that Anonymous is springing back into action in response to the federal takedown of MegaUpload and the subsequent arrest and likely extradition of Kim Dotcom. Just hours after the news that the U.S. federal government took down MegaUpload alongside an indictment on piracy charges, Universal.com and Justice.gov have gone down, and a prominent Anonymous affiliated Twitter account is claiming responsibility.
Knowing Anonymous, there is probably more to come both in the way of DDOS attacks and threats toward the federal government, SOPA supporters, and other organizations that have spearheaded copyright infringement lawsuits. More as the story develops.
Update: RIAA.org is now down.
Update2: and MPAA.org, copyright.gov, etc.
-- ONTD
_ _ _
I don't know how smart this move is, though. It could just prompt the feds to put their iron foot down, to show who is boss. I am a little concerned about how things are going to look when the dust settles and we see what we got. The year 2012 promises to be a big one in so many ways.
The e-Wars
Jan. 19th, 2012 05:01 pmWell, well, e-life got exciting today. The Feds shut down MegaUpload, and now Anonymous has shut down a lot of the government's and media corporations' stuff. As an ONTD commenter said, "Shit just got real, holy fuck!"
_ _ _
After a noteworthy lack of action on during the SOPA blackouts on January 18th, it seems that Anonymous is springing back into action in response to the federal takedown of MegaUpload and the subsequent arrest and likely extradition of Kim Dotcom. Just hours after the news that the U.S. federal government took down MegaUpload alongside an indictment on piracy charges, Universal.com and Justice.gov have gone down, and a prominent Anonymous affiliated Twitter account is claiming responsibility.
Knowing Anonymous, there is probably more to come both in the way of DDOS attacks and threats toward the federal government, SOPA supporters, and other organizations that have spearheaded copyright infringement lawsuits. More as the story develops.
Update: RIAA.org is now down.
Update2: and MPAA.org, copyright.gov, etc.
-- ONTD
_ _ _
I don't know how smart this move is, though. It could just prompt the feds to put their iron foot down, to show who is boss. I am a little concerned about how things are going to look when the dust settles and we see what we got. The year 2012 promises to be a big one in so many ways.
_ _ _
After a noteworthy lack of action on during the SOPA blackouts on January 18th, it seems that Anonymous is springing back into action in response to the federal takedown of MegaUpload and the subsequent arrest and likely extradition of Kim Dotcom. Just hours after the news that the U.S. federal government took down MegaUpload alongside an indictment on piracy charges, Universal.com and Justice.gov have gone down, and a prominent Anonymous affiliated Twitter account is claiming responsibility.
Knowing Anonymous, there is probably more to come both in the way of DDOS attacks and threats toward the federal government, SOPA supporters, and other organizations that have spearheaded copyright infringement lawsuits. More as the story develops.
Update: RIAA.org is now down.
Update2: and MPAA.org, copyright.gov, etc.
-- ONTD
_ _ _
I don't know how smart this move is, though. It could just prompt the feds to put their iron foot down, to show who is boss. I am a little concerned about how things are going to look when the dust settles and we see what we got. The year 2012 promises to be a big one in so many ways.
Our third installment on Sylvia's date with Emile.
_ _ _
"I pity Warrie," he said, nodding at the other boy. "He's twenty-two, out of Amherst, and he has to work the rest of his life. When I figure ... only two more years of college."
"I know, I've always dreaded birthdays."
"You don't look as young as you are."
"I don't see," I said, "how people stand being old. Your insides all dry up. When you're young you're so self-reliant. You don't even need much religion."
"You're not by any chance a Catholic?" He asked as if it were quite unlikely.
"No. You?"
"Yes." He said it very low.
-- Sylvia Plath Journals, 1950
_ _ _
One could wish that Sylvia could have known what it is like to age. I am sure she would have had a lot of interesting things to say about it. It is sad to think that she only has another thirteen years left in her life, when she is now only exicted about starting college.
_ _ _
"I pity Warrie," he said, nodding at the other boy. "He's twenty-two, out of Amherst, and he has to work the rest of his life. When I figure ... only two more years of college."
"I know, I've always dreaded birthdays."
"You don't look as young as you are."
"I don't see," I said, "how people stand being old. Your insides all dry up. When you're young you're so self-reliant. You don't even need much religion."
"You're not by any chance a Catholic?" He asked as if it were quite unlikely.
"No. You?"
"Yes." He said it very low.
-- Sylvia Plath Journals, 1950
_ _ _
One could wish that Sylvia could have known what it is like to age. I am sure she would have had a lot of interesting things to say about it. It is sad to think that she only has another thirteen years left in her life, when she is now only exicted about starting college.
Our third installment on Sylvia's date with Emile.
_ _ _
"I pity Warrie," he said, nodding at the other boy. "He's twenty-two, out of Amherst, and he has to work the rest of his life. When I figure ... only two more years of college."
"I know, I've always dreaded birthdays."
"You don't look as young as you are."
"I don't see," I said, "how people stand being old. Your insides all dry up. When you're young you're so self-reliant. You don't even need much religion."
"You're not by any chance a Catholic?" He asked as if it were quite unlikely.
"No. You?"
"Yes." He said it very low.
-- Sylvia Plath Journals, 1950
_ _ _
One could wish that Sylvia could have known what it is like to age. I am sure she would have had a lot of interesting things to say about it. It is sad to think that she only has another thirteen years left in her life, when she is now only exicted about starting college.
_ _ _
"I pity Warrie," he said, nodding at the other boy. "He's twenty-two, out of Amherst, and he has to work the rest of his life. When I figure ... only two more years of college."
"I know, I've always dreaded birthdays."
"You don't look as young as you are."
"I don't see," I said, "how people stand being old. Your insides all dry up. When you're young you're so self-reliant. You don't even need much religion."
"You're not by any chance a Catholic?" He asked as if it were quite unlikely.
"No. You?"
"Yes." He said it very low.
-- Sylvia Plath Journals, 1950
_ _ _
One could wish that Sylvia could have known what it is like to age. I am sure she would have had a lot of interesting things to say about it. It is sad to think that she only has another thirteen years left in her life, when she is now only exicted about starting college.