tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post9011897827565494426..comments2024-03-29T06:35:11.321-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: The US Navy Should Not be DistractedDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-30617363419199033702007-11-29T02:28:00.000-05:002007-11-29T02:28:00.000-05:00Hrmph. Maybe I'll have to eek out a few days this ...Hrmph. Maybe I'll have to eek out a few days this Christmas, someway, somehow.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-66349593339285217372007-11-29T01:55:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:55:00.000-05:00"I wish I had that sort of relationship with my pa..."I wish I had that sort of relationship with my parents. They never talked politics around me, ever. Probably because they themselves didn't agree and weren't much formally involved."<BR/><BR/>Well, we're all politics and philosophy all the time, except when we're just fucking tired of it or one another. Or playing cards. Which can be worse. <BR/><BR/>Wouldn't trade it, any of us, for anything.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-39653907531349398902007-11-29T01:49:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:49:00.000-05:00Musharraf just got another 5.Musharraf just got another 5.samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208259520563205356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-24718506504680003982007-11-29T01:45:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:45:00.000-05:00The ONLY time my parents ever mentioned politics t...The ONLY time my parents ever mentioned politics to me growing up were telling me:<BR/><BR/>A. Be thankful I was an American.<BR/><BR/>and oddly enough<BR/><BR/>B. My father once mentioned that the Israelis were tough people.<BR/><BR/>That was it.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-54696428343751284202007-11-29T01:44:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:44:00.000-05:00Not at all.I wish I had that sort of relationship ...Not at all.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had that sort of relationship with my parents. They never talked politics around me, ever. Probably because they themselves didn't agree and weren't much formally involved.<BR/><BR/>I did give my mother Road to Serfdom a few months ago, though.<BR/><BR/>Of all freaking things, she's a Paul supporter.<BR/><BR/>She used to be a hippy. Now she's pretty much Pat Buchanan, though she doesn't know enough politics to realize it.<BR/><BR/>Hates George Bush. Finally realized a few weeks ago that she hates the Democrats and can't even watch their debates.<BR/><BR/>I keep telling her that somehow she actually jumped over George Bush, but she doesn't believe me.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-76386079470191680812007-11-29T01:41:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:41:00.000-05:00Through my son I do. Weird though that sounds.Through my son I do. Weird though that sounds.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-45115689216457868822007-11-29T01:35:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:35:00.000-05:00Yeah, in my lowly opinion, Rothbard was one of the...Yeah, in my lowly opinion, Rothbard was one of the worst things to ever happen to the American Libertarian movement.<BR/><BR/>That's why I wondered if you had an opinion.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-75474102114715046002007-11-29T01:32:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:32:00.000-05:00Well, maybe that was it it, cutler. He'd have no p...Well, maybe that was it it, cutler. He'd have no part.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-82113204146283752192007-11-29T01:30:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:30:00.000-05:00Aside from the fact that Rothbard was half-nuts to...Aside from the fact that Rothbard was half-nuts to begin with.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-46448007387721522492007-11-29T01:29:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:29:00.000-05:00Oh - "For the Common Defense."Yeah, ironically I r...Oh - "<B>For</B> the Common Defense."<BR/><BR/>Yeah, ironically I read it after you mentioned it 2 years back. <BR/><BR/>Why'd that turn him off Rothbard?Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-25314578999579634092007-11-29T01:27:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:27:00.000-05:00The Exploding Whale<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZhn28_Z9wc" REL="nofollow"> <STRONG>The Exploding Whale</STRONG> </A>Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-49572744024055936332007-11-29T01:26:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:26:00.000-05:00For the Common Defense was the basic Military Scie...For the Common Defense was the basic Military Science text, years ago. And quite good. A foundational read.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-36582725560756619362007-11-29T01:11:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:11:00.000-05:00I just finished Common Sense Economics, it's inten...I just finished Common Sense Economics, it's intended to be an updated version of that.<BR/><BR/>When I began reading about classical economics, stuff like Sowell's Basic Economics, I realized that I'd basically been taught Keynesian economics. I.e. increasing domestic government spending during down-turns to boost growth. It was a creepy experience.<BR/><BR/>In history and political affairs I'd always had enough background to know when I was being sold a certain line or bill of goods (and it happened often). Economics, however, I had no reason to know any better. <BR/><BR/>He who controls the schools, has a hell of an advantage on the future. But as a homeschooler you already know that.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-78466443009420193502007-11-29T01:07:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:07:00.000-05:00Port calls were suspended, for example, after a U....<I>Port calls were suspended, for example, after a U.S. bomber struck the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade in 1999 and in the wake of the mid-air collision in 2001 between a Chinese fighter and U.S. Navy EP-3 surveillance plane, whose crew was detained by Chinese authorities after a harrowing landing on Hainan Island.<BR/><BR/>Asked whether Beijing had acted in response to a recent U.S. upgrading of Patriot missiles in Taiwan, and to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates not notifying Chinese leaders about the move during a visit to China this month, Morrell said he had heard no such explanation. "It wasn't . . . incumbent upon Secretary Gates to relay that information," he said.<BR/><BR/>During the Gates trip, leaders discussed stepping up military cooperation and exchanges, and agreed to establish a defense hotline between Beijing and Washington. Morrell said he had "no indication" that such programs would be disrupted by the Kitty Hawk incident.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/28/AR2007112802218.html?hpid=sec-world" REL="nofollow">Navy Ship</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208259520563205356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-71499723923624923692007-11-29T01:00:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:00:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208259520563205356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-36800316702226519012007-11-29T00:57:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:57:00.000-05:00Don't forget Cyrus, King of Kings, Persian Empire,...Don't forget Cyrus, King of Kings, Persian Empire, who let the Jews return home from Babylon, to rebuild the Temple, called the Lord's annointed by Isaiah, first true multi cultural empire in the world, you can do as you please, just pay the tribute.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-11062575095385621772007-11-29T00:55:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:55:00.000-05:00Economics in One Lesson. Passed it on to my daught...Economics in One Lesson.<BR/> <BR/>Passed it on to my daughter years ago. Economics and French major.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-88846981184368750802007-11-29T00:51:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:51:00.000-05:00Um. We home schooled.Um. We home schooled.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-31475518048261995202007-11-29T00:50:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:50:00.000-05:00I admit that I blank at "The Common Defense."What'...I admit that I blank at "The Common Defense."<BR/><BR/>What's your favorite Hazlitt book.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-84282194167368620802007-11-29T00:42:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:42:00.000-05:00He was rather soured on Rothbard after The Common ...He was rather soured on Rothbard after The Common Defense.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-70295653271118809092007-11-29T00:36:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:36:00.000-05:00For the first 200 pgs of Conceived in Liberty? Ask...For the first 200 pgs of Conceived in Liberty? Ask my son.<BR/><BR/>I like Henry Hazlitt.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-8673836860248640452007-11-29T00:25:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:25:00.000-05:00"We all remember our Ayn Rand. The boat needs rock...<I>"We all remember our Ayn Rand. The boat needs rocking. Good and hard."</I><BR/><BR/>Somewhat off-topic (though not entirely with the whole Left-Right alliance thing), but what do you think of Murray Rothbard?Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089498195545182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-53098210238675229592007-11-29T00:16:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:16:00.000-05:00Two compelling new books help explain why our “emp...<I>Two compelling new books help explain why our “empire” is different from the Soviet or Roman varieties. Walter Russell Mead’s encyclopedic God and Gold argues that Anglo-American culture is uniquely well suited toward globalism, military success, capitalism and liberty.<BR/><BR/>Amy Chua’s brilliant Day of Empire confirms why: Successful “hyperpowers” tend to be more tolerant and inclusive than their competitors. Despite its flaws, Britain was the first truly liberal empire.<BR/><BR/>America has picked up where the British left off. Whatever sway the U.S. holds over far-flung reaches of the globe is derived from the fact that we have been, and hopefully shall continue to be, the leader of the free world, offering help and guidance, peace and prosperity, where and when we can, as best we can, and asking little in return.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ODQyYzk0ZjBkYzk4ZTAzODZiZGNmNWMyZTdhMDU4MzU=" REL="nofollow">The 'Empire' Strikes Back</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208259520563205356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-17309231566219924312007-11-28T23:58:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:58:00.000-05:00Or it doesn't.Or it doesn't.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80944928709861491182007-11-28T23:56:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:56:00.000-05:00We all remember our Ayn Rand. The boat needs rocki...We all remember our Ayn Rand. The boat needs rocking. Good and hard.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.com