Rush called it, back in the day. This is from their album 2112. Sounds like Big Tech to me: We've taken care of everything, The words you hear, the songs you sing, The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes. It's one for all and all for one, We work together, common sons. Never need … Continue reading The Temple Gets New High Priests
Monday Quote
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated, but those who torment us for our own good … Continue reading Monday Quote
Untangling from Social Media
I deleted my Facebook account today, for the second time. The first time it was because they were playing footsie with Visa and Mastercard. I didn't know what they were doing, but I knew I wanted no part of it. I later created a new account, with different info - like cell number and email. … Continue reading Untangling from Social Media
Monday: Quote of the Week
At some point, another dynamic kicks in. Those who cannot tolerate the corruption, but lack the courage to do anything about it, are boiled off. They move on, leaving behind a mix of cowards and corrupt. Of course, the corrupt flock to corruption, so the institution becomes a [magnet] for the type who like rule … Continue reading Monday: Quote of the Week
Jasper Update
Well, the little dude made it. My wife dropped him off to the vet early. She had to give him a nudge on the keyster to get in the building. He's only been to the vet three times or so, all for puppy checks. But for some reason, he's not a fan of it now. … Continue reading Jasper Update
Today’s the Day
“When someone gives you free food and a place to stay, even if they do it out of kindness as I’m doing right now, sooner or later they’ll cut your balls off. Remember that.”Adaptive Curmudgeon As this hits the interwebs, our boy Jasper will be on his way for a date with destiny. The boy … Continue reading Today’s the Day
Why do they still do it?
Why do we still have "New Years Rockin' Eve?" Is this muscle memory on the point of ABC? Every new year is one of the few times we light up the HDTV antenna and tune into one of the big three networks. My wife likes to watch some of the festivities. See what's doing around … Continue reading Why do they still do it?
Now, matters are far worse…
What a week. You can read better details from any of my blog roll. Most have some great insights. So what happened? It appears a few hundred thousand posted to DC to let TPTB know of their taking exception to to rampant cheating, and utter systemic breakdown to address the problem. A relative handful broke … Continue reading Now, matters are far worse…
Monday: Quote of the Week
Absolutely nothing makes these people happy. They are human shit-stains on the fabric of society. They don’t donate themselves but they are happy to shit on the donations of other, richer people, for not being enough. - Miquel (I think) https://gunfreezone.net/
Monday: Quote of the Week
When I was a kid and my parents started talking about politics, I'd run to my room and put on the Rolling Stones as loud as I could. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick. If you're listening to a rock star in order to get … Continue reading Monday: Quote of the Week
