New Anthropocene
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How the Enlightenment Has, So Far, Let Us Down
As a child, learning of the Enlightenment, I came to think of it as a revolution. To me, I saw it as a point where our species finally developed a critical tool kit, leading us to empirical evidence and thus a solid basis for understanding. I saw it as a turning point from ancient unfounded … Continue reading
Australian Media Reforms: How We’re Made into Fools
In Australia, there has been a lot of talk regarding media reform bills. For the most part, I have to conclude further still that the Australian government hasn’t a clue and this is little more than an election stunt. Only a person with a mind like a tomb would seriously argue that free media is … Continue reading
Monckton’s Democracy for the Few
Good Lord Chris Monckton assures us that he fights the good fight. Everyone left of him, however, seems to be a communist of varying degrees. Depending on which interview or report by him that you refer (as he changes the message to fit whatever position his key audience is primed for) this includes even most … Continue reading
Monckton Enjoys Lunch and Sings a Pretty Song for the AFR
It’s of no surprise to learn that the Australian Financial Review interviewed Chris Monckton, for his message is surely the sweetest lullaby to many of its readers. In the interview, titled, Lunch with the AFR | Christopher Monckton, Chris Short recorded an illuminating interview. At least in this interview, Monckton made it clear; his is … Continue reading
Bernard Gaynor on Bernard Gaynor’s Feelings Towards Gay Rights
I’ve had brought to my attention the most amazingly stupid article [Thanks you, Simon]. On Bernard Gaynor’s blog, Bernard Gaynor talks about Bernard Gaynor’s comments regarding homosexuality and Bernard Gaynor’s opinion on what the PM and opposition leader’s feelings are towards homosexuality are and what they both would think regarding a teacher’s attitude towards homosexuality … Continue reading
Sam Harris and Gun Ownership in the US
Something that I had assumed was unlike to occurred, has done so. Up until now, Sam Harris, in his various works, has made perfect sense to me. He has provided honest and balanced discussions on morality, faith and human wellbeing that I could only agree with. However, on the subject of gun ownership, so many … Continue reading
The Insulated Ideology of QAWF and Merilyn Haines
I must admit, Merilyn Haines has upset me. After I went to the effort to reply to her non-effort cut-and-paste job, I feel that the least she could do is read my reply and comment. Understanding anything of such dogmatic devotions to certain ideas, I know that it was in fact far from the least … Continue reading
The NRA Reply to the Massacre in Connecticut. Solution: More Guns
As stated yesterday, yes, I will keep away for this period. Yet, occasionally something of such monumental stupid demands at least a small post in reply. This morning, I found that the ABC have an article highlighting the US NRA reply to the recent massacre in Connecticut and President Obama’s call for changes to the second … Continue reading
Mass Murder In Connecticut: Gun Ownership
It is a massive tragedy, but one that seems beyond comment nowadays. Mass killings in schools and other crowded places is arguably part of the pop US culture; an acceptable cost for “the right to bear arms.” It is an unfortunate and horrible thing to point out, but how often does one hear of the … Continue reading
