Musopticon? Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 This is for the American Revolution expository essay, so I'm mainly reading his treatise on the idea of a 'contract' between the state and the people. I'm fairly sure I could answer your question - in a week. :D Considering that he's the first libertarian philosophist I've read(well, excluding a couple of Finnish ones), I find his thoughts very interesting. Oh, by the way, that OE Gallery Tenacious D track you posted - it's awesome. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Reading this, as I have to implement it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistrik Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Enjoying this e-mail someone sent me... THEN... AND NOW... SCENARIO: JACK PULLS INTO SCHOOL PARKING LOT WITH RIFLE IN GUN RACK. 1963 - Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's rifle, goes to his car and gets his to show Jack. 2006 - School goes into lockdown, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. SCENARIO: JOHNNY AND MARK GET INTO A FIST FIGHT AFTER SCHOOL. 1963 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled. 2006 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. SCENARIO: LITTLE JEFFREY WON'T BE STILL IN CLASS, DISRUPTS OTHER STUDENTS. 1963 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal. Sits still in class. 2006 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability. SCENARIO: BILLY BREAKS A WINDOW IN HIS FATHER'S CAR AND HIS DAD GIVES HIM A WHIPPING. 1963 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman. 2006 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself, and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist. SCENARIO: MARK GETS A HEADACHE AND TAKES SOME HEADACHE MEDICINE TO SCHOOL. 1963 - Mark shares headache medicine with Principal out on the smoking dock. 2006 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons. SCENARIO: MARY TURNS UP PREGNANT. 1963 - 5 High School Boys leave town. Mary does her senior year at a special school for expectant mothers. 2006 - Middle School Counselor calls Planned Parenthood, who notifies the ACLU. Mary is driven to the next state over and gets an abortion without her parent's consent or knowledge. Mary given condoms and told to be more careful next time. SCENARIO: PEDRO FAILS HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH. 1963: Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college. 2006: Pedro's cause is taken up by ultra-liberals. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English. SCENARIO: JOHNNY TAKES APART LEFTOVER FIRECRACKERS FROM THE 4TH OF JULY, PUTS THEM IN A MODEL AIRPLANE PAINT BOTTLE, BLOWS UP A RED ANT BED. 1963 - Ants die. 2006 - ATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again. SCENARIO: JOHNNY FALLS WHILE RUNNING DURING RECESS AND SCRAPES HIS KNEE. HE IS FOUND CRYING BY HIS TEACHER, MARY, WHO HUGS JOHNNY TO COMFORT HIM. 1963 - In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing. 2006 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. And this is what they call progress? It's supposed to be funny, but it has a dark edge of truth to it. As the years go by, it only gets worse. It's certainly worse than it was in the 1970s, and even 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laozi Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I watched SNL for the first time in forever, good to see Jack Black is finally running his course. People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 The essay is finished!, after pulling an allnighter. Well, I did do a slight venture to a couple of bars during the wee hours, but that was just me being a student worth my salt. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deraldin Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Not sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Kitty Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Watching Deraldin not sleeping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deraldin Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Making sure the doors and windows are all locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 The essay is finished!, after pulling an allnighter. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've done it 10+ times this semester (after 9th I've lost count). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deraldin Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 4:45AM and I still can't sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoM_Solaufein Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Watching WoT get flooded with spam bots. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is StrengthBaldur's Gate moddingTeamBGBaldur's Gate modder/community leaderBaldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition beta testerBaldur's Gate 2 - Enhanced Edition beta tester Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition beta tester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I slept four hours between Saturday and Sunday, helped a friend move from a crappy apartment to another crappy apartment (but this new one is worth $215,000) in another town, got back home and fell asleep on the sofa, woke up and rushed to this thread to tell you all about my exciting life!!1 Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I think this thread has outlived the sensibilities of the population. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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