Voltaire: “He who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” Me: Yeah, just look at what happened with 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.' Of course, what you consider an atrocity is largely dependent on what you believe to be an absurdity, so that the statement, upon examination, only means “thinking the wrong thing means … Continue reading Thought of the Day: Absurdities and Atrocities
Memes
Meta-Knight Responds
Apparently, a code monkey with delusions of grandeur has decided to rebrand his evil corporation from 'Facebook' to 'Meta'. Because that doesn't sound presumptuous in the least, nor at all confusing given how common that word has become in our culture. Not least that I think a certain fan-favorite character - one known for his … Continue reading Meta-Knight Responds
Happy Columbus Day
Reposting the good Admiral's response to his critics:
Thought of the Day: A Suggestion
You know those lawn signs? Those are really much too wordy. You can convey the exact same message much more concisely using this one:
Magnanimity Defined
An Answer to Criticism
Trust
Theory vs Reality
How Liberal Societies are Supposed to Work: Where every man can stand up with dignity and be heard How they actually work:
Embarrassing
A pretty common experience for Romans these days
Once You See It, You Can’t Say You Haven’t
A 1920s Vaudville routine in the middle of the lake is hard to miss. What with all the red flags they wave about.
Serpent's Den 