Archive for November, 2003

Risk, reward

27 November 2003

This guy has it right. You take a risk, you get a reward.

No, you don’t have to.

27 November 2003

“But we are culturally sensitive and we have 90,000 employees,” he said. “We have to take these things seriously.”

Irrational fears

26 November 2003

One, a “laser scope” - what is that?

Detectives will report their findings to prosecutors, who will determine whether to file any criminal charges, but Troyer said it looks like a case of self-defense.
“The guy was scared,” he said. “The gun had a laser scope on it.”

Two, I’m oppressed by bathroom doors. That this is taken seriously at all shows how far we’ve sunk in the US.
Three, Mexico hates China because they sell cheap stuff. Money quote:

The Chinese have argued Mexico should improve its own products, rather than complaining about other countries.

Four, I fear my headlights may not be lubed.
Five, Orson Scott Card says a few things you may disagree with.
And for some good news, the Palouse finally has an online movie listing service. Hurrah.

Citizen or Subject?

17 November 2003

When voluntary becomes compulsory, what are you? Master or chattel?