This powerful piece was recently brought to my attention by this post of John's. Extended discussion lies beneath the cut.
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Essentially everyone I've read agrees that illegal immigration is a problem. A big problem. They seem to only be split between two camps: one claims that it is the *illegality* that is wrong, while the second fulminates against the scale of the *immigration* itself. I disagree with all of them. Illegal immigration is a positive good.
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The following is a ramble about the White Wolf RPG Mage: The Ascension, which ought not be confused with the newer, less maddening sequel Mage: The Awakening.
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Herein lie some musings of a theological nature.
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To Whom It May Concern:

Now that I have been promoted to a full-time build developer at Microsoft, my boss is looking to fill my old contract position. In so doing, he has asked me to ask anyone I think might be interested. Details are below.
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As many of you may be aware, President Bush recently appointed Harriet Miers to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. With this decision I am afraid that the President just lost the Iraq War. As always, a lengthy explanation lurks below the cut.
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Surfing the web on Friday, I came across a long essay entitled Why Theology is a 'Simple Muddle' by Lee Harris. In it, he claims to have discovered a rational basis upon which to reconcile and integrate the conflicting claims of Darwinism and biblical fundamentalism. The following post addresses what I see as the critical weakness in this ( Read more... )

Herein lies much spolier-ridden pedantry.
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At the Joe Moon Invitational Texas Hold 'Em Tournament/Seafood Barbecue I was asked what kind of music I liked.
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I have had some kernels of potential insight over the past month, but none of them have grown into full-fledged ideas.
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