I agree with Mark. Tony, Bob, give it a rest. Actually, give it a rest outside of this thread as well, though it's particularly distasteful given the subject matter. Enough is enough.
mistermix - those are all true - but another question: Was Laughner actually influenced by any of this? These items seem entirely incidental to Laughner's motivations.
Right - I don't want this thread to be a blame post. This was obviously not a Tea Partier. Probably didn't even listen to right-wing talk radio. So let's keep this thread as devoid of blame as possible.
Tom - is this really the right time to act aggrieved over politics as usual? This isn't even the time for politics as usual let alone acting put out that lefties smeared right-wingers. People are dead, including a little girl. The gunman appears to have been a deeply, deeply troubled young man. It is a tragedy before and after and above and beyond the day-to-day political nonsense.
It is. That and hiring good teachers to.replace them, and then keeping those teachers and challenging them to excel, all of which is impossible if you can't get rid of bad teachers.
I don't think that all dark vs light imagery is racially based at all. Black magic wasn't a reference to magic performed by black people. The night itself used to be frightening enough for such imagery to take root.
Actually, here's a question: Do you think the big ol' American government will spend its tax revenues as wisely as the little European economies? Or do you suppose much of our tax dollars will go instead to overseas contingency operations and expensive bombs?
Bob, Disney used to own Miramax which is what sparked that whole controversy. Miramax made indie films including some that might be deemed soft porn. I believe they sold Miramax however.
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We should still fear the government the most, while still avoiding too much demonization of one another.
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This is exactly what I've been trying to say.
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I agree with Mark. Tony, Bob, give it a rest. Actually, give it a rest outside of this thread as well, though it's particularly distasteful given the subject matter. Enough is enough.
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Bill Jones - I usually have a two or three strike policy. But that comment has earned you a ban.
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mistermix - those are all true - but another question: Was Laughner actually influenced by any of this? These items seem entirely incidental to Laughner's motivations.
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Right - I don't want this thread to be a blame post. This was obviously not a Tea Partier. Probably didn't even listen to right-wing talk radio. So let's keep this thread as devoid of blame as possible.
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Tom - is this really the right time to act aggrieved over politics as usual? This isn't even the time for politics as usual let alone acting put out that lefties smeared right-wingers. People are dead, including a little girl. The gunman appears to have been a deeply, deeply troubled young man. It is a tragedy before and after and above and beyond the day-to-day political nonsense.
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@Jason Kuznicki - test.
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You realize this comment makes no sense whatsoever don't you?
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I agree. Lay off the birther nonsense. Take it elsewhere, just don't spew it here.
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Speak the truth, Bob, all you like. I just want to hold all the commenters to a high standard of discourse.
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I agree with Jason. I'd like you to start seeing more measured and thoughtful comments from you, Bob. I don't come to your house and shot on your bed.
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It is. That and hiring good teachers to.replace them, and then keeping those teachers and challenging them to excel, all of which is impossible if you can't get rid of bad teachers.
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No need to blush, North, it was a very good summary as is this comment. Very well put.
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You should obviously have something like a 401k as well as company stock - eggs in one basket and all that jazz.
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I never said we should reduce compensation, but public employees should move from pensions to 401ks.
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Or just non-union full-time employees...
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I don't follow you. Stock in a company? How on earth does that create moral hazard?
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I don't think that all dark vs light imagery is racially based at all. Black magic wasn't a reference to magic performed by black people. The night itself used to be frightening enough for such imagery to take root.
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That's a good point. I think the Ms piece focuses on Disney though.
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I was thinking princess movies, but that's a good point.
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Yet....
Actually, here's a question: Do you think the big ol' American government will spend its tax revenues as wisely as the little European economies? Or do you suppose much of our tax dollars will go instead to overseas contingency operations and expensive bombs?
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A very good point, Mike, and something I was thinking about prior to the interview actually and now more since.
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Bob, Disney used to own Miramax which is what sparked that whole controversy. Miramax made indie films including some that might be deemed soft porn. I believe they sold Miramax however.
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Maybe it all just depends on where you are...?
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