How many folk here actually have kids? How many that do actually spend at least one day a week at their schools? How many people actually know what they're talking about? It's all about the specific community. There are awful parents both rich and poor.
Yes men? I'm a libertine paleo. No one here shares my views entirely. Tolerant? Not me. I harken back to old school Republican, of the French variety. Glad to see you show some back bone. Now quit wining and put out your policy positions.
Quite clearly, one would not want to make this decision without the aid of religion. Paying service to Aphrodite at the temple would be a necessary precaution.
Of course, the opposite side of this market would be that women could demand a higher price (in whatever form they chose). I've read that with the higher rate of education for women something like this is already occurring. We do want free markets don't we?
I think the best reason for legalizing polygamy is exactly the beaten women and abused children. Currently these people have limited legal recourse. Being MEG (to use J's terminology) is all well and good until it's time to leave. Then MES may have a place.
The other issue of legality is prosecution. If Blackmore should be prosecuted for having a host of heavenly wives, what about the PM who has a lifelong mistress?
Yuppies don't like park blowjobs? It seems that gays are usually the first to start the gentrification process. It's the gay neighborhoods that are the coolest. They raise property values. Their neighborhoods become the sorts of places that yuppies like to move to.
Why is it assumed that only "criminals" shoot people? Is this an after the fact designation. A story just popped up on my google page about a granny with a concealed weapons permit that gunned down her ex daughter in law. I suppose she's a criminal now, though that hardly helps.
First, I'd like to agree with Will that this should be left to localities. The Bible Belt should be allowed to craft as many repressive policies as they want. Other places should be able to make policy that would be attractive to the more creative, free spirited types.
I didn't know that porn was a purely male pursuit. That would be quite a surprise to many women I know. I'm also skeptical that porn has a larger negative effect than the fashion industry. Perhaps it's time to go toward the caricature of Soviet Fashion displayed in the old Apple commercials.
Well now, isn't that *special*. Who could be responsible for this decadence? Hmmm, I don't know. Maybe, Saaatan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw94TwKqH_c
In my neck of the woods, it's these decadents that are actually generating the wealth that pays for the rural areas, including most of "Red America". (Remember, Gays actually increase your property value!) Though many do retain the veneer of inclusion, I've long given it up. I can understand why you long for a time when other groups were disparaged instead of you and yours. But, as you say, "There are a great many local ordinances (and public mores and preferences) that leave people cheesed-off. They put up with it and so can you."
Remember that the Eastern Europe, France, Quebec didn't happen in a vacuum. They were a reaction to a very corrupt church. Painting a picture of theocracy that doesn't address its real history is wishing to live in the TV land of Ozzy and Harriet. Reality was (is) different.
So, no Statism unless it has to do with morality??? Um, no thanks. Localities should have just as much control there as well. Texas should be allowed to outlaw dildos. The Coasts should be allowed to set policies that are atractive to loose women.
As a libertine paleo this position makes sense to me. The country is too diverse/divided to allow any traditional national party to govern effectively. Quite the contrary, without any good answer the gov works for itself. It's about time that the Left retakes its Jeffersonian roots back, hobble the Federal Government in favor of local rule. Let Alabama decide (and pay) for itself. Let San Francisco keep its money and develop its own social policies without interference. Good fences make good neighbors.
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On “Further thoughts on school choice and community”
If they'll stay out of my curriculum, I'll stay out of theirs. Who's going to hire those from creationist schools?
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How many folk here actually have kids? How many that do actually spend at least one day a week at their schools? How many people actually know what they're talking about? It's all about the specific community. There are awful parents both rich and poor.
On “Markets in everything ctd.”
Yes men? I'm a libertine paleo. No one here shares my views entirely. Tolerant? Not me. I harken back to old school Republican, of the French variety. Glad to see you show some back bone. Now quit wining and put out your policy positions.
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The wounded boy routine. Is it getting you laid yet? You go after others with a vengeance then sulk and play victim when anyone challenges you.
On “What Would It Take to Un-Marry You?”
For me, marriage is %100 percent personal. The social/legal aspects are something to be gamed.
On “Before Resorting to Markets”
Is this a sneaky way to bring up the Minutemen and Border security?
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"Come visit us again and again. This is a state of excitement. But for heaven's sake, don't come here to live." Tom McCall Governor of Oregon.
On “A Note on Athenian Pederasty”
Certainly the priestesses could come up with something more interesting than entrails. This is Aphrodite's temple after all.
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Quite clearly, one would not want to make this decision without the aid of religion. Paying service to Aphrodite at the temple would be a necessary precaution.
On “Desire and Deviance”
Fuck Ewe.
On “Sexuality à la carte?”
They could always become gay.
Of course, the opposite side of this market would be that women could demand a higher price (in whatever form they chose). I've read that with the higher rate of education for women something like this is already occurring. We do want free markets don't we?
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Make sure at least one of the wives is a lawyer.
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I think the best reason for legalizing polygamy is exactly the beaten women and abused children. Currently these people have limited legal recourse. Being MEG (to use J's terminology) is all well and good until it's time to leave. Then MES may have a place.
The other issue of legality is prosecution. If Blackmore should be prosecuted for having a host of heavenly wives, what about the PM who has a lifelong mistress?
On “Desire and Deviance”
Yuppies don't like park blowjobs? It seems that gays are usually the first to start the gentrification process. It's the gay neighborhoods that are the coolest. They raise property values. Their neighborhoods become the sorts of places that yuppies like to move to.
On “Allow Me to Introduce Myself…”
Either/Or?
On “From the Department of Silly Boycotts”
Why is it assumed that only "criminals" shoot people? Is this an after the fact designation. A story just popped up on my google page about a granny with a concealed weapons permit that gunned down her ex daughter in law. I suppose she's a criminal now, though that hardly helps.
On “No Fear of Citizens”
Isn't letting voters know who is financially supporting an initiative an infringement of freedom of speech and privacy?
On “Sex, literature and limits”
Ain't that the truth. As soon as women quit dreaming of a guy that drives a BMW, guys will quit dreaming of unrealistic women.
On “Wendy Kaminer wants fewer guns, more pornography”
First, I'd like to agree with Will that this should be left to localities. The Bible Belt should be allowed to craft as many repressive policies as they want. Other places should be able to make policy that would be attractive to the more creative, free spirited types.
I didn't know that porn was a purely male pursuit. That would be quite a surprise to many women I know. I'm also skeptical that porn has a larger negative effect than the fashion industry. Perhaps it's time to go toward the caricature of Soviet Fashion displayed in the old Apple commercials.
On “A united progressive/tea-party front”
Well now, isn't that *special*. Who could be responsible for this decadence? Hmmm, I don't know. Maybe, Saaatan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw94TwKqH_c
In my neck of the woods, it's these decadents that are actually generating the wealth that pays for the rural areas, including most of "Red America". (Remember, Gays actually increase your property value!) Though many do retain the veneer of inclusion, I've long given it up. I can understand why you long for a time when other groups were disparaged instead of you and yours. But, as you say, "There are a great many local ordinances (and public mores and preferences) that leave people cheesed-off. They put up with it and so can you."
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I hope that you can find a community that is conducive to your values. I, likewise, would like to have a community that emphasizes mine.
Enjoy your holidays.
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Remember that the Eastern Europe, France, Quebec didn't happen in a vacuum. They were a reaction to a very corrupt church. Painting a picture of theocracy that doesn't address its real history is wishing to live in the TV land of Ozzy and Harriet. Reality was (is) different.
"
So, no Statism unless it has to do with morality??? Um, no thanks. Localities should have just as much control there as well. Texas should be allowed to outlaw dildos. The Coasts should be allowed to set policies that are atractive to loose women.
"
Absolutely.
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As a libertine paleo this position makes sense to me. The country is too diverse/divided to allow any traditional national party to govern effectively. Quite the contrary, without any good answer the gov works for itself. It's about time that the Left retakes its Jeffersonian roots back, hobble the Federal Government in favor of local rule. Let Alabama decide (and pay) for itself. Let San Francisco keep its money and develop its own social policies without interference. Good fences make good neighbors.
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