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  1. I think a previous poster put it fairly well when describing the Supreme Court as a forum in which the nation's "most vexing legal issues" are given a hearing. In such an institution I would expect those vested with such great responsibility to show a high level of engagement, an inquisitive mind, and willingness to engage in vigorous debate. This man is a walking rubber stamp, a national disgrace. As far as the article is concerned, it handles him with kid gloves. There is no mention of how often he rules with Scalia, 100% I think. Seriously, I would rather have a "conservative" ruling based on reasoned deliberation than wondering what this guy is doing under his robes while arguments are being made.
  2. Hey "Bob", since you're new around here and don't seem to have an avatar yet, I'd like to make a suggestion:
  3. WTF is wrong with YOU people? ---from Z 7/19/03
  4. And just a wee bit smaller?
  5. Yeah, it really only works for Supreme Court justices. Appointed for life. Guh.
  6. "Did someone say "Conservative Whipping Boy""? Don't ask about the lips...Or what he's doing with his fingers...Or the hair. Good Lord, just look at this sombitch!
  7. Gettin' paid!
  8. A new twist on an old theme.
  9. prole

    Castro Stepping Down

    As a beisbol fan, I'm pretty excited about the possible influx of Cuban talent into the majors. A couple of hotshots that played in the World Baseball Classic come to mind.
  10. prole

    Castro Stepping Down

    ...but perfected by Anheuser-Busch.
  11. prole

    Castro Stepping Down

    "Si Senor, benivenidos to Applebee's, your neighborhood bar and grill. Uno Mojito coming up!"
  12. prole

    Castro Stepping Down

    Hell yeah, I've got a great idea for a T-shirt. It's going to drive the old timers crazy:
  13. prole

    Castro Stepping Down

    Yeah, then they can blame the multinationals. Can't wait to get me some of those magic boneless buffalo wings! And TruckNutz are going to look great on those decaying '57 Chevys.
  14. prole

    Idiocracy

    cuz artists aren't very smart??? No. They're just not "rational".
  15. prole

    Idiocracy

    And everyone knows civilization would crumble without it. Just look how everyone stopped making music after free internet file sharing.
  16. Never mind that, thanks for the amazing opportunity to attend the Rich Dad Seminar coming soon to my area!
  17. Don't forget Bill!
  18. Good Lord, who the fuck is that?! Her face is more asymmetrical than the Israeli/Palestinian conflict!
  19. prole

    Idiocracy

    Hardly the camel's back, just one of 1000 or so distinct impressions observable on a daily basis by anyone that America is becoming nothing less than a complete junk-show. And considering the timing of the fashionableness of Hayek's thought with the acceleration of said junk-show, I'm thinking there might be a connection.
  20. prole

    Idiocracy

    Now, Telly was Greek, but I'd definitely put him in the plus column.
  21. prole

    Idiocracy

    That's good. I like Schumpeter quite a bit. I think he lays out some of the deficiencies and contradictions between democracy and capitalism quite well. I think the Schumpeter quote above is just as powerful as an indictment of "rational and utilitarian" societies as it is for the reasons you posted it. Anyway, yours and Kojak's contempt for the critic or the criticisms does not necessarily strengthen an argument that America has any exceptional qualities or opportunities that can't be found in greater abundance elsewhere.
  22. prole

    Idiocracy

    So far we've got jazz, advertising, bourbon, truck nutz, and the ability to consume endless amounts of cheap plastic crap without regard for anything, provided we can pay for it. I'm not so sure 2, 4, or 5 actually belong in the "good things" category, but we'll let them stand to enlarge the sample. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of social life in 21st century America. Even Kojak lays on the hates when given the opportunity. Why wouldn't someone just seek a better life elsewhere, like the immigrants crossing our borders?
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    Idiocracy

    That only makes you a mirror image. A snake-oil saleman “giving the people what they want” pandering to peoples’ basest desires, enhanced and intensified through smoke and mirrors, parting them from their hard-earned dollars with maximum efficiency. All the while repeating your Panglossian mantra that all’s for the best in this best of all possible worlds. Your “vision” of humanity is nothing more than an agglomeration of hungry feeding tubes from which you can make a quick dime. Call me an elitist, but your stated beliefs in liberal ideals ring hollow when you've little to offer but more of the same.
  24. prole

    Idiocracy

    Perfectly true.
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