I've already explained the practical reasons why socialism is bad. I've already explained why capitalism provides more opportunities for equality, more chances for people to escape their class, more freedom to live one's life ( Read more... )

So I failed my driver license test. It wasn't for critical errors or even real errors ( Read more... )

My sister and I are having a Star Wars marathon on the 1st and 2nd of January, during which we will be watching all 6 movies as well as the Clone Wars cartoon. We are inviting a bunch of people, and if anyone would like to join us, please let me know ( Read more... )

Wow, I'm surprised; the LA Times has become moderate. Instead of spewing the slanted suppositions of biased editors, they're actually reporting real NEWS. With the increasingly biased stance the paper was taking with the latest blow up about pulling troops out of Iraq, most media sources were beginning to lose viewers/readers/listeners (I'm glad I' ( Read more... )

I just saw Donny Darko, and I really liked it.
It identified with me in a way that really brought me back into a secure state.
I know life doesn't work that way, but it's nice to think about.

That physics lab was insane.
I haven't gotten to bed before 1am any night this week.
Luscious stress, coupled with a side of drama, topped off with a sprinkling of angst make for a week that doesn't stay down.

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Hey, wow, Bush does have some sense left.
Apparently, the federal government has decided to cut funds from some of the entitlement programs that were causing so much trouble, as I described hereThis will slow down the growth of the national debt considerably while (hopefully) moving the country towards less dependence on such programs. Also, taxes ( Read more... )

According to some figures listed in the LA Times, the country will be bankrupt in less than one generation unless there's a massive tax hike of $11,000 a year from each household. Some people don't even make that much ( Read more... )

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