American Parallels …the decline of the American Empire

“History, they say, doesn’t repeat –but it does echo. Looking back at other situations, other republics and empires, one is tempted to draw parallels between then and now. The parallel drawn most often is the decline of the British Empire .In the end America will follow its own unique path. All Republics end, and so [...]

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Ron Paul Does Not Accept Evolution

What has happened to our society when some of the most well educated people in our country do not accept this most basic and obvious of scientific theories?
Just to gleefully re-emphasize what a moron he is.
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Just in case you thought Ron Paul wasn’t so bad

When compared to the other Republican presidential candidates, Ron Paul seems almost sane. But before you think he will swoop in and save us from far-right theocrats like Huckabee and Romney, think again.
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Today’s quote

Today’s quote is an exchange with an AI from Deus Ex:
JC Denton: How about a report on yourself?
Morpheus: I was a prototype for Echelon IV. My instructions are to amuse visitors with information about themselves.
JC Denton: I don’t see anything amusing about spying on people.
Morpheus: Human beings feel pleasure when they are watched. I have [...]

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My letter to the prime minister

I sent a letter to the prime minister, and the ministers of industry, heritage, and the chair of the Industry Commmittee about the upcoming copyright reform legislation, which by the way has now been delayed. The text follows.
Dear Prime Minister Harper,
My name is David Puglielli, and I am a PhD student attending Queen’s
University in Kingston, [...]

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