Comments for The Machine Politick Break Room

Comment on The future of healthcare by alvaro

alvaro — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:31:32 +0000

Jay,

That last part would be funny if it wasn’t so scary when you consider where we are headed. Thanks for letting me read the novel-it was great-and I can’t wait to get my first addition copy of your first book!

Comment on The Day Racism Died by ransom147

ransom147 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:56:44 +0000

for a truly liberty oriented perspective please watch this from about 2:15 on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wE2rlgv4Ro&feature=PlayList&p=6A2B01736182C444&index=8

the judge and sheriff mack explain it much more effectively than i can.

i’m not against being polite. i’m of the same “yes sir no sir” variety you are. but i would never seek to have that notion enforceable by law. and sheriff mac makes an excellent point about “disturbing the peace”.

sometimes defense of liberty requires standing up for people whom we find deplorable (race baiting douchetards like gates, or the vile spewings of racial purists alike). because when we do we are standing up for liberty for everyone, not just the jerks.

the sad thing, is that racism is not the issue here. what is the issue is that we’ve been conditioned to think that it’s ok for well intentioned people to violate our rights in the name of public safety.

Comment on The Day Racism Died by admin

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:02:59 +0000

I disagree. The Fourth amendment does not prevent an officer of the law from asking a suspect in a criminal investigation from for his identification. Mr. Gates was a suspect. The officer had no way of knowing wether Mr Gates lived at that residence or was there to rob the house, unless Mr. Gates provided his identification. Officer Crowley’s request was not unreasonable.

Comment on The Ride by ransom147

ransom147 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:58:19 +0000

“If you own a Harley or any other bike and sneer at others who don’t ride the same thing you need to re-evaluate the criteria you use to judge yourself and others.”

clap clap clap

those new beetles, they look confused as to whether they’re comin’ or goin’…

Comment on About by ransom147

ransom147 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:55:39 +0000

hmm… i like rand and heinlein. what to do, what to do…

Comment on The Day Racism Died by ransom147

ransom147 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:54:01 +0000

while i concur that both Mr. Gates and Mr. Obama acted “stupidly”, i will point out that there is another issue here. the cop, not having witnessed a crime, was in violation of mr. gates’ rights as guaranteed by the 4th amendment. it is a very dangerous thing when the police have the power to violate your rights based on a neighbors suspicion, which is what happened. it’s like recently i heard of some community offering rewards to people who reported individuals w/ “illegal” guns. very scary.

as to the racism, you are right on target.

Comment on opportunity versus outcome by ransom147

ransom147 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:42:12 +0000

not that surprising coming from an admitted eugenicist… (although she didn’t use that word, just a long string of truly stupid words that lead to the same meaning…)

Comment on Viva Honduras by Dag Gano

Dag Gano — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:10:58 +0000

Thank you. I have a friend in Panama who has friends in Honduras. One of them recently emailed a detailed explanation of exactly what went on and why. Since I read that, I’ve been monitoring Obama’s and Hillary’s stance on the situation and was so apalled at their continuing to support the criminal who was escorted from the premisses that I wrote to Hillary at the State web site last week to find out how she could possibly be either (1) so ignorant or (2) so dishonest. Thanks for your contribution.

Comment on Off the grid by boss lady

boss lady — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:43:52 +0000

I know what you’re up to now. Next time I see you lookin’ ‘busy’ I’ll have to hit you with a surprise inspection.