Monthly Archives: September 2006

I hung my head

Posted on 19 September, 2006 by Mike

If this doesn’t sum up too much of the last five years, I don’t know what else will: This mindless, authoritarian belief in Presidential Infallibility repeats itself in almost every debate we are having. Those who favor greater protections for … Continue reading →

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Yow.

Posted on 11 September, 2006 by Mike

Holy crap: My new hero.

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Setting an example

Posted on 8 September, 2006 by Mike

The government of British Columbia announced yesterday that it intends to cancel the fall sitting of the Legislature. The Liberal Party argues that because the BC economy is doing so well, and there are no significant issues that need to … Continue reading →

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Quote of the moment

Posted on 5 September, 2006 by Mike

Ordinary Aztecs, animists from the Congo, and teenybopper fans of David Cassidy have all gushed over the central importance of their idols to their lives, and it doesn’t impress most of us at all. Maybe we should add Argumentum ad … Continue reading →

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The costs of compliance

Posted on 5 September, 2006 by Mike

The backplot here is simple: I was, uncharacteristically, in a law-abiding mood and looking into what it would take for me to get a non-profit Access Copyright license to help with some of my teaching. I thought, hey, wouldn’t it … Continue reading →

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