As my political acumen has matured over the past few years, I have come to realize how the non-aggression principle dictates which side of the fence I fall on with regard to political issues. For instance, in all issues of marriage, substance use, etc, I say: you do your thing, I’ll do mine, and as [...]
the hypocrisy of the state, the naivete of abolition
August 30th, 2010in defense of… Wal-Mart?
August 26th, 2010Okay, okay. So Wal-Mart doesn’t really need my defense. And to be honest, defending Wal-Mart doesn’t exactly give me butterflies. However, so often we are reminded of the evils of big corporations, and many times Wal-Mart is used as a prime example. Here’s why you’re wrong, Wal-Mart haters. 1. Wal-Mart uses foreign slave labor We’ve [...]
the top 10 iPhone apps everyone should have
August 25th, 2010I’ve had my iPhone for a little over a year now, and over that time I’ve grown to love a few apps above all the rest. A few of these are obvious, but I’m sure there are a few you haven’t heard of. And the best part is, they’re all free! I think… Words With [...]
the top 10 websites you may have never heard of, superlativized
August 8th, 2010someecards – most hilarious phrases you’ve never heard of bandcamp – most bands you’ve never heard of blogtalkradio – most radio shows you’ve never heard of halfbakery – most ideas you’ve never heard of liveleak – most important videos you’ve never heard of best of craigslist – most awesome craigslist postings you’ve never heard of [...]
What is art? vs What is GOOD art?
August 2nd, 2010This post is a response to two videos by YouTube user PaulMcKeever which attempt to answer the basic questions “What is art?” and “What is GOOD art?“. PaulMcKeever is an objectivist/Ayn Rand apologist whom I generally agree with. The videos themselves are in response to YouTube user Luke12000, a young thinker whom I have followed [...]