Monthly Archives: January 2012
Gore Vidal & Sam Waterston | Abraham Lincoln
Who is Ron Paul trying to fool?
Afghanistan et al are a little more complicated then that. Such comparisons are important to make, because one should sympathize with locals in Afghanistan, and empathize with their situation. The problem here is that the comparison is only fair in the abstract which is why it is attractive to Paultards. Libertarianism is attractive because it is simple to understand. When applied throughout public policy, it is irresponsible, and turns unabashed selfishness into a virtue. Did you notice the Dan Brown moment when ‘love’ turns to revolution? This is great marketing for the Ron Paul target market of the uninformed who might also believe in conspiracies, as they have a low level of trust in authority, and have a less nuanced appreciation for social responsibility, and community.
Race To The Top
Become an entrepreneur, and race to the top. That’s what Seth Godin is saying these days, and he is actually correct (after years of peddling semi-serious internet marketing literature) that there is a need for individual ownership of ones own destiny. Perhaps not for most, but North America is in a more permanent recession as the industrial system is in a process of collapse. People are conditioned to fear failure, instability, but the society our parents grew up in is rather different to our own, and an unclear new path needs to be formed by channeling our understanding of market forces, sustainable ideas, and viable value propositions. Instead of chasing lower prices, find something you are good at, and create value.