Monday, September 15, 2008

Indignantly Unfree

Lately I have been hanging out on Vox Day's blog. (voxdaydotblogspotdotcom)
Some very interesting discussions have taken place there, I don't agree with Vox on everything but he can normally back up his opinions with hard reasoning, and being a Libertarian his issues with our current government and cultural situation are ones that I tend to have as well.

I want to share part of a comment I read there. It is one often heard, in various forms, and uttered by well-meaning people. It is also extremely dangerous, having the appearance of compassion but being in reality one of the quicker routes to tyranny that we are currently hurtling down.

"As I said, this depends on how you define liberty... ...Does it mean having no accountability? No obligation to anyone? Does freedom mean being able to conduct free enterprise without regard for how it impacts the world and other people. Does it mean being free to step over other people dying in the gutter?"

I picked this one statement because it encapsulates the entire argument.

The answer to this question is a resounding YES.
In fact, it is imperative that the answer is yes. The fact that it is asked indignantly, as if it is a rhetorical question that could have but one answer, shows that the asker does not understand the concept of freedom.

Please consider:
Without the freedom to step over the dying man in the gutter, aiding the dying man in the gutter has no moral value. If you did not do it as a free, personal decision, you did it under compulsion. In so far as I am not free to refuse an action, that action ceases to be a morally commendable one when I do it.

Freedom gives us the ability to make moral choices. Morality can only exist in proportion to freedom. If I have infinite choice, I can be (potentially) infinitely good. If I have zero choice, I am neither good, nor bad, I merely follow directives.

This is how animals live. Apparently many people are more comfortable with the idea of us living a harmonious life in the zoo, with the government as our kind caretaker, always ensuring we play well with others, have enough food, and live happy lives.

Well forgive me, but I could never stomach the Soma.

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

I can't believe I'm even writing about this. (My letter to Lindsay Lohan in response to her and her Girlfriend's blog)

So. It should come as no shock to you that most of the celebretards out there are Obama supporters. They usually come across as ignorant, biased, and...did I mention ignorant? I came across a blog online--and I can't believe this even made news...but let's dissect it for a second, shall we?

"I find it quite interesting that a woman who now is running to be second in command of the United States, only 4 years ago had aspirations to be a television anchor. Which is probably all she is qualified to be… Also interesting that she got her passport in 2006.. And that she is not fond of environmental protection considering she's FOR drilling for oil in some of our protected land…. Well hey, if she wants to drill for oil, she should DO IT IN HER OWN backyard. This really shows me her complete lack of real preparation to become the second most powerful person in this country."

Where to begin?
1. Aspirations to be a TV anchor. As an Obama supporter, I believe you're shooting yourself in the foot with bringing up the qualifications topic. Do you know how long the man you're sending your vote for was a senator before he decided to run for President of the US? One hundred and forty three days. That is less than half of a year, in case you can't do the math either.
2. She just got her passport in 2006. Kinda sad, I know. Especially compared to Obama...who has had his his entire life because...he hasn't lived in the US his entire life. Was he even born in the US? I haven't looked that up for sure. I don't want to make that claim...but just sayin'.
3. "She should DO IT IN HER OWN BACKYARD" Wow. This definitely shows how ignorant and idiotic you are. I recall that the House was having a vote on whether to do roll call vote to release the right to drill offshore (which, by the way you morons, is restricted heavily by the government. She could not start drilling due to endangered species ( " " For example, a rare ice worm that can maneuver through layers of ice! Too bad it's too small for the naked eye.) Anyway, yes. Roll call vote. And guess what the perfect uterus-bearing Speaker of the House "Third in Line" did? Yeah, she shut the House down, removed the Media, and shut off the lights. She did not even give the "narrow minded, media obsessed homophobe" Republicans you speak of (direct quote from later on in the blog) a chance to present the case or a chance to vote.
Now, being a celebrity, I'm sure the high gas prices haven't had any effect on you or your lifestyle. Heck, you definitely don't fill up your car much less drive it. (as you should considering the condition you've been in after a hardcore night of partying before you return to rehab the next day!)
There are environmental friendly ways to drill, you silly little actor...and whatever your girlfriend is. You should stick to what you know best--deceiving people and spending money. Not trying to sway people to vote.

"Hmmmm-All of this gets me going-Fear, Anxiety, Concern, Disappointment, and Stress come into play…"

4. You said it for me. Thanks. I know EXACTLY how you feel.

"Is our country so divided that the Republicans best hope is a narrow minded, media obsessed homophobe?"

5. Media Obsessed?! MEDIA OBSESSED?! What in the world?!
First of all, I think you might be a little jealous that another woman has taken a tabloid cover from you. Second of all...Obama. Have you seen how much of a media whore he is? Ignorant.

"I know that the most important thing about this election is that people need to exercise their right to vote, regardless of their choice… I would have liked to have remained impartial, however I am afraid that the "lipstick on a pig" comments will overshadow the issues and the fact that I believe Barack Obama is the best choice, in this election, for president…"

6. People do need to exercise their right to vote. The most intelligent thing you've said in the blog. I agree. Let's get down to the issues. What are Obama's? Let's discuss it.
"Change!"
Uh...is that really an issue? What does he believe? What does he stand for? Does anyone know?
I bet William Ayers, Reverend Wright, Sam Graham-Felsen, Senator James Meeks, Antoin "Tony" Rezko, The Black Panthers, Hezbolah, and countless other liars, extortionists, and terrorists know what he stands for.

"I feel it's necessary for me to clarify that I am not against Sarah Palin as a mother or woman."

Of course you're not. You're both lesbians.

"Women have come a long way in the fight to have the choice over what we do with our bodies… And its frightening to see that a woman in 2008 would negate all of that."

7. Yeah, that's where you get me. Palin is a woman. Palin is an attractive, intelligent, and strong woman. She is standing up for what she believes. I can even respect Hilary Clinton for that. Putting a woman down for believing something and taking a stand is negating it even more, you idiot. Why should you say "you're only helping the cause of women if you support abortion and the killing of innocent life and the numbing of an entire culture as to responsibility and motherhood." It's not okay to choose not to be a mother because it's inconvenient for you.

"Oh, and…Hint Hint Pali Pal- Don't pose for anymore tabloid covers, you're not a celebrity, you're running for office to represent our, your, my COUNTRY!"

8. Again, I reiterate, Have you seen how many tabloids your man has been on the cover of? Just because she's a woman...means she has to stand behind McCain? Why aren't more people complaining about the Obamamania media craze?!

"And in the words of Pamela Anderson, "She can suck it".."

9. Wow. Not only are you ignorant, but you're very classy, too.

" Lindsay- "I have faith that this country will be all that it can be with the proper guidance. I really hope that all of you make your decisions based on the facts and what feels right to you in your heart-vote for obama!"

10. Yes. Our country is great. Make decisions based on your heart feeling. What a liberal statement. Why is it that most liberals I know consider themselves free-thinkers (most are atheists / agnostic / "logic tryer outers" / extreme open mindednessers) are so careless with the big stuff? They claim to be open minded and logic users. But then they ruin it by saying they're using their hearts to vote. No. If you thought about this man. His associations. How he can't speak without a teleprompter or a speech. His lack of experience. Logic would tell you to run the other way!
Obama is a socialist, by the way. If you want this country to go to ruin, go ahead, cast your ignorant, non-researched vote.


"Samantha- "I love this country- however i wasn't born here and don't have the right to vote- so i beg of you all to really do your research and be educated when you cast your vote this coming november…. and if you're in doubt- vote for obama! Mainly because if she gets elected my green card probably won't get renewed!!!" "

11) Thanks for giving me another reason to HAPPILY cast my vote for McCain / Palin.
Too bad you or your little girlfriend haven't fully done any research to be educated for this vote. I am grateful only one of you is allowed to vote.


"xoxo
Lindsay and Samantha

Currently listening :
Obama for President 2008 Portrait Keychain
By Barack Hussein Obama" "

12. I thought his middle name was outlawed? Why is it you can use it, but when I say it, I get shushed?



Eh. Okay, I don't know why I wrote it, but I did. Mainly because I'm tired of hearing about it, and this was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back.
Hope it either angered you or provided you some entertainment.
-W