Christopher Hitchens, Bitter Brit
Centuries have passed since British kings claimed a divine right, but British subjects still seem unable to accept the fact that their nominal rulers are human. Such, at least, seems to be the case...
Daily Archive: June 15, 2010
Weasel Stomping Day
“Do we live in a democracy?” asked the Cynic. “What do you mean, ‘in’ a democracy?” answered the Stoic. “Democracy is a procedure of rulership. It’s not a place you live in. Saying you...
The Dhammapada: Socrates & Buddha Vs. Desire
The death of Socrates brings us, in a strange way, to the life of the Buddha. Socrates came to the conclusion that mental/spiritual enlightenment requires us to renounce bodily craving and our need to...
Sometimes, G-d Speaks
A kitschy 62-foot statue of Jesus outside of Cincinnati was destroyed by lightning last night.
