The content on this webpage contains paid/affiliate links. When you click on any of our affiliate link, we/I may get a small compensation at no cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure for more info -----------------------
Last updated on July 16th, 2017 at 02:11 pm
Blair’s Law is busting out all over the place.
UPDATE. Yet more Blair’s Law.
Pan America Conglomerate Organisation is as cunning as a rat with a gold tooth. This is probably part of their ambush marketing campaign.
Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 10:39 PM • permalink
This example is a neat illustration of the central fault with socialist thinking. Being the champion of the downtrodden is a noble thing indeed. However, refusing to inquire as to why someone is downtrodden is just plain stupid.
If the reason that you are downtrodden is self-inflicted, then you do not deserve sympathy.
Posted by pommygranate on 2007 08 22 at 11:10 PM • permalink
But if this blog had a business meeting, would it go something like this?
Posted by pommygranate on 2007 08 22 at 11:15 PM • permalink
Paco’s Law: The tendency of a free market economy to generate
an amount of excess wealth sufficient to engender and sustain a parasitical and ungrateful intelligentsia (or “blockhead” class) that works assiduously to undermine the basis of the economy’s success.Paco’s Law (Corollary): The tendency of the blockhead class to secure a significant measure of support from that portion of the populace characterized by intellectual sloth, ignorance and greed (a/k/a, the “boobeoisie”).
Oh . . .wait a minute. Aesop beat me to it.
#6 – I’ll try and relate your question back to Blairs Law.
At it’s heart Blair’s law is about strange bedfellows, so yes, I reckon Blair would date her in a hummingbird’s heart beat. The more pertinent question is why she would date Blair?
For those more lost than “Wrongway Corrigan” we are referring to 1.6’s “friend” who she kindly posted a pic of in another thread.
Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 11:29 PM • permalink
Blair’s Law is rife in academia.
I challenge anyone to read this through and maske sense of it:
Fleming by way of Girard ushers a discussion in his second chapter ‘Sacrificial Crisis and Surrogate Victimage’ about a non-utopian cognisance that ‘mimetic rivalry’ is inherent in such relationships. To elucidate this mechanism perhaps a Girardian reading of the Cronulla race riots may be helpful at this point. This conceptual detour makes apparent that these actions stem from the legacy of the founding violence of white invasion and history of a repressed mimesis. The fragility of this sovereignty is thus predicated on a tactical ability to continuously legitimate its political illegitimacy …
That last sentence keeps going, like a garrulous fishwife, but makes only half as much sense.
Gee, and the lefties wonder why us wingnuts (happily, well short
of the “John Birch Society” mark) view them with suspicion.Posted by The_Real_JeffS on 2007 08 22 at 11:56 PM • permalink
Apologies, should have read that a little better before I posted it.
They have denied any knowledge of the escape attempt. They are pleading not guilty to the terror charges.
Release them, give them their visas back, pay them some compensation and they can go back to work in the hospital or wherever.
ilibcc, that reads like something I would expect a fifth grader to write, if he or she were told to write on a college level, but was denied access to a dictionary.
Stupidity, thy name is Chomsky.
Posted by The_Real_JeffS on 2007 08 23 at 12:00 AM • permalink
Fleming by way of Girard ushers a discussion in his second chapter ‘Sacrificial Crisis and Surrogate Victimage’ about a non-utopian cognisance that ‘mimetic rivalry’ is inherent in such relationships. To elucidate this mechanism perhaps a Girardian reading of the Cronulla race riots may be helpful at this point. This conceptual detour makes apparent that these actions stem from the legacy of the founding violence of white invasion and history of a repressed mimesis. The fragility of this sovereignty is thus predicated on a tactical ability to continuously legitimate its political illegitimacy …
1. white man bad
2. white man bash blacks and got away with it
3. white man thinks continuing being bad is good
4. white man bash arabs, and would have got away with it, if it wasn’t for those pesky kids!btw “continuously legitimate” is not grammitcally correct, let along mentally cognisant of any known meaning.
I’d leap in and talk about it not being an adverb or verb or that action thingymigig, but my public school education stopped at reading shakespeare, and we studiously avoided grammar rules. I even think we went on an assignment to watch
“Crocodile Dundee” to avoid grammar.Grammar is bad, apparently.
15. Gitmo inmates were forced to read stuff like this. The pain drove them to poetry – HIGHBROW poetry.
Posted by arrowhead ripper on 2007 08 23 at 01:33 AM • permalink
(clears throat… shuffles nervously… waves to catch your attention)
There’s quite a bit that underlines the current stress and concern about our national sovereignty being purposefully eroded.
We’re unable or unwilling to control our borders. In many cities, it is now illegal for law enforcement to enforce immigration laws (sanctuary cities). Our prison system is swamped with ultra violent criminal members of foreign organized crime gangs.
Now add to that the current efforts to allow foreign truckers full access to our freeways and highways without requiring them to have valid US driver certification or registration. Also, add in that federal courts have time and again ruled that, although it is still “illegal” to cross our border without permission, it is not illegal to be here after crossing the border illegally.
The part that is really starting to get under some folks skin is that the various “think tanks” that often operate more as trial balloon platforms, rather than any thinking or debating, are beginning to discuss the idea of dissolution of US borders for a North American Union. The term North American Union is the one currently favored by the politicos and pundits masquerading as thinkers.
Just hearken back to the last Cinco de Mayo here in the US. How many American kids got griefed and/or legally punished for daring to stand up for the US flag, and against the raising of the Mexican flag?
We also have near daily incursions of heavily armed intruders along our southern border that will even go so far as to fire upon our border guards. It is illegal for our citizens to fight back against these intruders.
Just ask the border guards currently sitting in prison for doing exactly that.
So, maybe it is all just a bunch of noise and nothing. But so was the idea that the DNC would openly play traitor, not so long ago.
ilibcc
That piece was clearly written, or “forflu-texted”, by someone aquainted, or, “mistipulainted”, with the great, “Booked on Phonics” series.
Along with bad weather, and spiders in the basement, we can blame this trashing of the English language on Bush as well.
Or at least on his mother.
- Fran Kelly (ABC Radio National) interviewed one of the Iraq Veterans Against The War this morning. The guy was Matt Howard.
Does anyone know about these guys and Matt Howard in particular?
(Anyone sticking their neck out this way in the wake of the “Scott-Thomas-Beauchamp” debacle – courtesy of New Republic – needs to be very sure of their bona fides)
“Now add to that the current efforts to allow foreign truckers full access to our freeways and highways without requiring them to have valid US driver certification or registration.”
Thats easily solved, have “Miguel” bounties placed on all congresscritters vehicles
, private, personal and family.
A few near misses (lord knows it would be a tragedy if any were actually hit, killed maimed for life, crippled or lost a loved one like any other peon) with undocumented, unisured, badly trained illegals might focus their minds.BTW I had an Australian truckie tell me he got a working visa easily for the US because he could drive a big rig. He also claimed that many of the trucks
had auto or semi-auto gears precisely becuase it allowed unskilled drivers to hop in the cab and take off.
He also mentioned he was on “retreival” for a major company, which meant he had to go and pick up abandoned trucks all over the US. This particular company had sat-nav on all trucks, and when a rig stopped for more than about 12 hours they assumed the driver had abandoned it.
Any truth to that story or was I being fed a bunch of bull?Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 08 23 at 03:03 AM • permalink
- blogstrop
Yes, according to the “vetrans against the war” site he was a blanket counter.
I Have no idea wether he had any risk of encountering combat (perhaps someone in the US does) but to my mind it seems unlikely.Heres his
Link.A sample. “An anti establishment kid ending up in the corps – its as if i needed to see this shit first hand to confirm all my worst fears. And confirmed they were….”
BeuChump anyone???
Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 08 23 at 03:08 AM • permalink
No clue. Not a trucker. But, the “…he got a working visa easily for the US …” smells a bit on the rancid poop side of impossible. Although, again, just guessing. Never had to get a US visa so no real experience to draw upon.
But, yeah, seeing as how it is common knowledge that all Americans are too fat/stupid/lazy/spoiled/pampered/whatever the current “all Americans are”ism is, we probably have robot driven trucks that load and unload themselves as well. The “truckers” just get a slight bonus
on their welfare checks, or something.PS, Not accusing you of any such notions. Just throwing it out there cause it seemed to fit at least a little to what your buddy was saying.
One issue we have to deal
with is the Astroturf problem. Since the current war front moved into the Iraq AO, there have been any number of hard core ultra leftists who joined our military simply to provide themselves with “cred” when they later engage in slanders against the military.Its referred to as astroturf because its a false “grassroots” movement. Not sure it’s the case for the specific you mention, but it is an issue to be aware of and watch for. They usually give themselves away by the language they use. (not meaning cuss like, but chomskyesque). Some will also have publicly available
histories as ultra radical leftist agitpropers.
“Bolshevism combines the characteristics of the French Revolution with those of the rise of Islam. Marx has taught that Communism is fatally predestined to come about; this produces a state of mind not unlike the early successors of Mahomet. Among religion, Bolshevism is to be reckoned with Mohammedanism rather than Christianity and Buddhism. Christianity and Buddhism are primarily personal religions, with mystical doctrines and a love of contemplation. Mohammedanism and Bolshevism are practical, social, unspiritual, concerned to win the empire of this world”.– Bertrand Russell
- Grimmy
No offense taken, it sounded a bit suss to me as well. The bloke that told me was a first class wanker anyway and Id pretty well disreguarded it till your post reminded me of his story.
If the ME was as slack” as the US it would be the powerhouse of the world instead of the madhouse.Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 08 23 at 03:24 AM • permalink
#22 – here’s some highbrow Gitmo poetry.
There was a young man Riyadh
who Committed his life to jihad
he strapped on a bomb
without much aplomb
and now he’s got only one gonad(And I’m fully aware that I’m no Lyle, curse him)
Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 23 at 03:26 AM • permalink
This Dolly Levi.
#36 I’m not sure I can recommend you. I’m not sure I know enough about you.
could you take my word for it?
Tell me more and I will think on it…
I don’t think you ever answered my question about bondage.In fact, I did. I’ve also made a somewhat comprehensive list of my many several fine qualities at my bloginess.
This Dolly Levi.
Good. The other Dolly makes me want to vomit. How can people can watch
that movie and misattribute her being a ham as ‘star quality’ is a mystery.for your consideration,
Col. M.Posted by Col. Milquetoast on 2007 08 23 at 04:21 AM • permalink
- Dear 1.618,
I’ll be getting fired soon and it is against the rules to woo someone if I don’t have a job. Your opportunity to seduce me is ending soon.(acting nonchalant)
oh. Have I mentioned my blog?yours, Col. M
p.s. I’m thinking I should apply for a job at an Australian newspaper. Are you swooning yet?
Posted by Col. Milquetoast on 2007 08 23 at 04:27 AM • permalink
Sir. If what’s up at your blog now is any example of what’s to come, I’ll be a regular visitor.
You do have the knack.
PS. I’ll either fully refrain from posting comments or only post stuff when I’m not pissed off or enraged. So, please dont worry about me carrying on over at your place with my usual hatefulness.
#42 – I’m told the Colonel can breathe through his ears
and lick his eyebrows too. Why girls like this, Im not sure.Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 23 at 05:01 AM • permalink
I have assessed Col Milquetoast and decided that he may be somewhat of a catch, if his sense of humour is correctly reflected in his blog (see #40), and his many attributes, in particular those outlined by Infidel Tiger (at #43). I can say that it’s possible that he comes highly recommended. (This is of course, all subject to the Paper Bag
Test.)1.6 really think that you need to move on from Mr Tim. He is obviously oblivious to your existence. It would be much better for you to find someone who at least knows you are alive, and who can pay you the attention that you need.
I have had a similar experience and believe me, being irresistable isn’t enough sometimes. It’s not that they’re gay, or whatever, it’s just that they are not our type, or rather we are not theirs, and they are not the settling down kind. Trust me on this. Cry. Throw things. Shout. Shop
. Then move on. Your heart will get better.Good luck!
Kindest regards
Dolly
Getting late to this: re that clip of what a business meeting might be like if it were ran like a comment section
—obviously our site isn’t quite like that. For one thing, that person shouting “first!” would be the one exploding in flames.Posted by Andrea Harris, Administrator on 2007 08 23 at 06:38 AM • permalink
haven’t you seen Earth Girls Are Easy?
I believe it holds the answers to the questions you ask. 🙂
- Robert Spencer has written another book. Nothing unusual about that. But the review of it does contain words which reflect a policy by our own Christian Democratic Party, and they made the news today when Paul Green (Senate candidate, NSW) repeated that they want a moratorium on muslim immigration and a study to assess the social implications of such immigration. It has been in their platform for a while, and Pauline Hanson is reported as having a similar view.
link here.
The book review by John Derbyshire is interesting too. He arrives at the same place, or a bit further to the right, although working from a secular viewpoint.
“If what he has told us is true—and so far as the present state if Islam is concerned, I think it is—then the West should proscribe Islam, and the sooner the better. We should not allow Muslims into our countries, other than for necessary diplomatic or scholarly purposes. We should revoke the visas and permits of resident aliens who are Muslims, and ensure their departure. We should offer to purchase the citizenship of Muslim citizens, and bribe them to leave. Those who will not leave should be carefully watched by the police, and subjected to social disabilities—they should not, for example, be admitted to the armed forces, or allowed to proselytize in prisons. (Take a religion addled with violence and infused with a hatred of our society, and teach it in prisons to the most violent and antisocial of our people? Have we gone stark raving mad?) Mosques and madrassahs should be closed, or at the least punitively taxed.”
link
If enough pollies say it, Kevin might have to agree. Taking over 700 Hospitals will look easy by comparison, I fear.
#29 Mole; I met a lady Aussie trucker over here once, she was a cute chick. Didn’t discuss her visa status though. They’re putting automatics
in some trucks, the guys who like them are all pussys. 12 hours sounds a little short, but trucks do get abandoned.Posted by dean martin on 2007 08 23 at 08:46 AM • permalink
If what’s up at your blog now is any example of what’s to come, I’ll be a regular visitor.
We’ll see. My instincts say that it will probably degenerate into a strange mix of confused, near incoherent rambling and awkward, self-conscious, trying too hard posts. Don’t get your hopes up.
But thanks for the compliments, I’ll let every one go to my head.
Posted by Col. Milquetoast on 2007 08 23 at 09:26 AM • permalink
#43 I’m told the Colonel can breathe through his ears and lick his eyebrows too.
While I appreciate Infidel Tiger’s effort for my benefit (and he is a fine man for doing so), I am a firm believer in honesty and keeping expectations low so as to not disappoint
What he has claimed, with his best intentions, is not entirely accurate.
However, I do know where to get a nasal cannula and an oxygen tank. Additionally, I am well known for my work ethic and commitment not to leave until the job is finished.Of course, for 1.618’s well being, I am considering whatever surgical options are available.
Posted by Col. Milquetoast on 2007 08 23 at 09:40 AM • permalink
and a superhighway stretching from Mexico City to Whitehorse, Yukon, and Fairbanks, Alaska.
HA! Just wait till they hear about the Trans-Pacific Undersea Freeway. Eight lanes in both directions between LA and Sydney.
Those with an interest to invest are invited to call Possibly A Con Outfit Pty Ltd at 1300-SCAM.
Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 23 at 10:33 AM • permalink
Not like me to be on-topic, is it? Feels strange.
Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 23 at 10:33 AM • permalink
“What is the Law?” (Lefty Version)
Not to think with two braincells… that is the law!
Not to stand up like we have backbones… that is the law!
Not to let people disagree with us… that is the law!
Not to talk to general…
OK, or scientists…
OK, OK, or Christians… that is the law!
Not to give up our Gulfstreams for Gaia… that is the law!
Not to keep money from Al Gore… that is the law!
Not to tell brown people to stop killing us—or each other… that is the law!
Not to remember what our politicians said last week… that is the law!
Not to squeeze the strippers’ jiggly bits… that is the law! (Repealed 08/2007)
Not to live the lives we demand everyone else live… that is the law!
Posted by richard mcenroe on 2007 08 23 at 10:37 AM • permalink
Dont forget the plans to build a vehicle bridge joining the North American continent to Asia.
There has been huge amounts already invested in developing structures sufficiently resistant to heavy ice flows.
- Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 23 at 11:52 AM • permalink
- Kae
Horace Vandergelder? Merchant of Yonkers? I don’t quite see the Col in the part.CheersPosted by J.M. Heinrichs on 2007 08 23 at 05:00 PM • permalink
#45 Andrea; your target.
Posted by dean martin on 2007 08 23 at 07:20 PM • permalink
I heard a Labor stooge on ABC talkback this morning claim that Tony Abbott was known to wear a hair shirt. He then went on to claim that as health minister Abbott was actively denying people adequate medical attention because Catholics believed people needed to suffer to get to heaven.
The leftards proclaim their love for Gerry Adams’s crew yet talk the talk of the ‘good’ Reverend.
#64 Whatever happened to, “what you see, is what you get”?
Pogria,
I am a fallible human being. Really fallible. The girl I’m looking for is one who’ll make me want to be a better person. Being able to breathe through my ears would be better. Heck, it’s practically a superpower.I’m looking at the PACO industries’ Parenteral Air Conveying Organ relocation kit . The price
is right but it is DIY and from the picture on the box it looks like it’s just a scalpel, needle & thread, a wet-nap towelette and a few feet of garden hose.Posted by Col. Milquetoast on 2007 08 24 at 12:09 PM • permalink
Dear Andycanuck: All right, who the hell let the cat out of the bag on Operation: North American Union? I suppose everybody also now knows that the real purpose of the plan is to eliminate duties that Paco Enterprises and its subsidiaries have to pay as goods move back and forth across the Canadian and Mexican borders. Ay chihuahua, hombre! What a mess! I guess now we’ll have to work on a U.S./Turkmenistan/Macao Union.