Most people in a town do not vote and do not know much about the candidates they do vote for. The people expressing their dissent over a decision made by the city council is probably a lot more democratic than the council elections themselves.
Jaybird - it's RIOTING. Town hall meetings, angry signs, putting the word "care" after something (ie trashcare, obamacare, etc) is considered rioting these days.
@Koz, You mean the nonexistent one that we went into Iraq to deter under false pretenses? Yeah, no actually. Do you have even the tiniest comprehension of the different sort of war we'd be in with Iran than the one we faced in Iraq? Any inkling of the sort of enemy we'd be up against? While also still embroiled in Iraq and Afghanistan, with North Korea waiting on the sidelines? I mean, it's one thing to be hawkish and naive, but a war with Iran would be the height of stupidity.
@Trumwill, I agree. Certainly I can see what Volokh is saying, and I probably did read more into this article than I needed to. However, I do think it's a bit absurd to rule that a 4 year old should be held in any way accountable for riding their bike and accidentally running into an old woman. The parents I can see holding accountable, but again - as Trumwill has pointed out, and as common sense would dictate, it's not always possible to keep a perfect leash on small children, and unless we ban children from biking altogether this sort of thing is bound to happen from time to time.
Actually, I really find the judges statements hilarious. I don't think much will come of it. And my sarcasm is hardly 'outrage' but if you like to think of it that way, that's fine too.
@Joe Carter, that is some really, truly excellent news. I really enjoy First Things, but Gateway Pundit was a truly unfortunate addition to the site. Hope all is well, Joe.
On “On Certainty & Doubt”
I think that's about right, Kyle. Truth can shine through and we can still be uncertain of our own capacity to understand it.
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How very evocative.
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Well, only a year...
On “Fundraising Drive Day Two”
Thanks, RTod! Actually mugs and stuff ain't a bad idea. We'll have to be more clever next year...
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Thanks, Bob!
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Awesome, thanks!
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If not, you owe me a bottle of wine and a baguette.
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Thanks to both of you.
On “Kip’s Law Sighting: Trash Collection Edition”
Most people in a town do not vote and do not know much about the candidates they do vote for. The people expressing their dissent over a decision made by the city council is probably a lot more democratic than the council elections themselves.
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Jaybird - it's RIOTING. Town hall meetings, angry signs, putting the word "care" after something (ie trashcare, obamacare, etc) is considered rioting these days.
On “Exceptionalism Means Shouting “Best Ever!” and “Complete Genius!””
America being exceptional is not enough. All other countries must also suck. Except Israel.
On “Formatting and fundraising update”
Yes - I think. Not sure what the old font was, so I just picked one I liked for the new header.
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Tally, I narrowed it up a bit. I'm not sure I can make it flexible width. I'll see what I can do.
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Thanks! I like it too.
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Done.
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Made some changes. What do you think?
On “Rally to restore Irony”
@Kyle Cupp, They might even have made it on his world's worst bloggers list. Or worst pundits list. One of his excellent lists anyways.
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@RTod, What you and TKOEd said.
On “War as stimulus”
@Koz, You mean the nonexistent one that we went into Iraq to deter under false pretenses? Yeah, no actually. Do you have even the tiniest comprehension of the different sort of war we'd be in with Iran than the one we faced in Iraq? Any inkling of the sort of enemy we'd be up against? While also still embroiled in Iraq and Afghanistan, with North Korea waiting on the sidelines? I mean, it's one thing to be hawkish and naive, but a war with Iran would be the height of stupidity.
On “Notes from a litigious society”
@Trumwill, I agree. Certainly I can see what Volokh is saying, and I probably did read more into this article than I needed to. However, I do think it's a bit absurd to rule that a 4 year old should be held in any way accountable for riding their bike and accidentally running into an old woman. The parents I can see holding accountable, but again - as Trumwill has pointed out, and as common sense would dictate, it's not always possible to keep a perfect leash on small children, and unless we ban children from biking altogether this sort of thing is bound to happen from time to time.
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@Steven Donegal, That's right - I'm OUTRAGED!!!
Actually, I really find the judges statements hilarious. I don't think much will come of it. And my sarcasm is hardly 'outrage' but if you like to think of it that way, that's fine too.
On “Why Chuck Should Start a (Local) Tea Party”
@TKOEd, Very well said.
On “Jim Hoft needs more attention”
@Joe Carter, that is some really, truly excellent news. I really enjoy First Things, but Gateway Pundit was a truly unfortunate addition to the site. Hope all is well, Joe.
On “Anti-Muslim Bigotry & Double Standards”
@gregiank, Co-sign, Greg.
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@Barrett Brown, Thanks!
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