Bias Rampant in Berkeley

The article is here. First, you will notice that about three-quarters of the quotes in support of the numerically-inferior Code Pink. My primary objection is not to the predictable bias of the reporter, however. Pay particular attention to this: “Pete Salvatore, age unavailable, of Rocklin near Sacramento, was arrested shortly after 1 p.m. on suspicion …

Worse Than I Thought…

Well, I’ve been saying for a while that Hollywood hasn’t had an original idea in 25 years. I’ve been saying even longer that the movies Hollywood DOES make SUCK. Well, now they can’t even figure out TIMING. Let’s look at last Halloween. What horror movies came out? I don’t recall any–but ALIENS VS. PREDATOR 2 …

The Problem of Post-Modernism

While logic, mathematics and rhetoric were all in use thousands of years ago, in pre-Classical Greece, they would not bear their sweetest fruit until the Enlightenment in the 18th century C.E. Inspired by the writings of Bacon, Locke, and others, reason came to be seen as the source of authority. This movement was called “modernism.” …

From Neo-Neocon’s Blog

My apologies for the length of the post; I am combining several short replies to items that came in while I was away. This is what I’m getting at – this is either meant seriously, which indicates a really messed-up view of people who disagree with you politically, or its a really bad joke that…well, …

Questions for the Libertarian Party

As you know, I identify myself as a neo-libertarian, but refuse to affiliate with the Libertarian pary. Here’s a major reason why: Libertarian Party Reiterates its call for Iraq Withdrawal Quick questions: “Democracy cannot come from the barrel of a gun…” Remind me, how did we end our status as colonies of Great Britain? I …

My Investment Strategy

I trade through Investools.com and thinkorswim.com. I have a small holding in GLD, which I see as increasing as uncertainty in the world situation increases (but not at a rate fast enough for me to root for a Democrat for president). Additionally, every other week (the Saturday after payday) I invest in one growth stock …