Philosophy in Action
I’ve been meaning to discuss this anyway, but am lazy. Thus, a snippet of my conversation with Kristin: lorien_johnson: Kristin! lorien_johnson: this is a complete change of topic. but. lorien_johnson: It was horrifying at the bus station today. lorien_johnson: This couple was sitting on the bench behind me, arguing about their sex life. Kristin: eew lorien_johnson: Very “low class” individuals, I don’t think either of them had teeth, she in her early twenties and he in his late thirties. Kristin: doesn’t that make you wonder lorien_johnson:...
Read MorePolitical Chalk on Campus
Political Chalk on Campus. From last weekend… I’m going in today to fill it back in. —- When you set out to do something, you don’t do it halfway, do you? Posted by Kristin @ 09/26/2004 02:46 PM CST This makes sense, though. If I update it each week, I just have to fill in the blanks… today took two hours, compared to last week’s four. Also! I don’t have to compete for concrete. Although! People wrote over my Abigail Adams quote with “WHERE ARE THE WMDs?!” As if Abigail Adams cared what Saddam was packing. Hmph. Posted by Lor @ 09/26/2004 03:33 PM CST...
Read MoreNotes to Expand for Future Letters to Editors
Notes for future expansion. Letters to editors / local opinion pieces: 1) NRA lobby influence is being blamed for lapse of AWBan, and often tones are used that imply that this violates democratic principles. Rather, lobby influence within a republic/democratic system exemplify these principles and are absolutely valid. The danger is in a small faction outweighing the overall majority — this is not the case. Limited polls supporting the AWBan cannot compare to extreme rates of NRA membership and active citizenship. 2) Pres. Bush is being...
Read MoreWe Are to Hold Back the Night
I am continually frustrated by the state of the world. But this is not a novel concept, nor am I alone in this feeling. We have no olden days to look back on — even in our best of moments we have been weakened by indecision and compromise. We have no promising future to work towards — we are in a helpless spiral. Our military was once, and still is, a thing of minor glory. Much can be accomplished with that military, and the leadership and dedication bred are to be respected. Still, acts of cruelty and brutality are not new or limited...
Read MoreAbout Lorien
I vote as a libertarian constitutionalist influenced by Hayek and Burke, and I think as an anarchist guided by the biblical principles of liberty. My government is strictly bound by the U.S. Constitution. I have fenced foil in a diaper-suit and run for political office in a skirt-suit, but my shoes were always fabulous. Both dreadful politics and inspiring design are likely to make me teary. and yes. I’m a tshirt ninja.
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