tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59313539623729480732012-02-16T18:09:15.938-08:00A revolution for the heart and mindEmily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-73377044360471398132009-04-02T09:50:00.000-07:002009-04-02T06:53:45.642-07:00

For a couple weeks I'd been planning to move this blog, and was waiting to announce it until I'd gotten all the links, videos, tags, etc. completely switched over. Now you can read my posts, still called Classical Revolution, at http://classicalrevolution.wordpress.com. Please update your links, subscriptions, etc., accordingly.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-37677077547146419882009-03-24T15:54:00.000-07:002009-03-24T15:56:36.211-07:00

Found it!

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-5861882916632185492009-03-23T15:04:00.000-07:002009-03-23T15:12:05.199-07:00

I don't listen to Glenn Beck on the radio, unless Ron Paul is on, because I think that Beck is not only generally whackadoo, but kind of a hypocrite---what with preaching civil liberties now that the Democrats are in power and doing pretty much what the Republicans did for eight years. I do watch videos of his Fox show, but usually only if they're linked from other blogs.You may be thinking, "

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-75339563951952081082009-03-20T07:11:00.000-07:002009-03-20T07:23:10.462-07:00

As other blogs have noted, March 20, 2009 marks the 6-year anniversary of the beginning of the invasion of Iraq. Aside from over 30,000 "official" American casualties, but over 100,000 estimated in combat, what have we gained? How far have we come? Think of all our liberties that have been stolen in the name of liberty, even as the government claims that the troops are there to defend our

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-66997252651927670562009-03-19T15:01:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:08:19.619-07:00

When people demand that we "support the troops," that includes this guy, right? (Warning: Really, really strong language.) If you can't stomach it for the whole time, skip to the last 30 seconds. Good to know we are served and protected with such honor and dignity.(Via Adam Kokesh's blog)

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-51742377873666365862009-03-19T05:37:00.000-07:002009-03-19T05:40:10.662-07:00

All right, I am probably the last person who should comment on an article from the Wall Street Journal, since I have only the tiniest interest in finances. Today, I cannot resist.At work I had to read and summarize a WSJ article that, based on the title, seemed uninteresting: "Consumer-Loan Plan Is Off to Slow Start." But then, as I was reading further, I could not help but notice a glimmer of

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-40865725213148543582009-03-12T05:42:00.000-07:002009-03-12T05:53:30.243-07:00

In Missouri, anyway, and you know it has to start somewhere. Apparently I am a threat and didn't realize it, and you might be, too. This is very, very frightening. But it also kind of makes me want to go to Missouri and just drive around aimlessly, flaunting the Ron Paul for President 2008 bumper sticker that is still on my car.As libertarians, because we support liberty, peace, and limited-to-no

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-1512768249086359452009-03-11T04:57:00.000-07:002009-03-11T05:06:09.296-07:00

The $787 billion economic stimulus death package is barely in place, and they're already suggesting the need for a second one! The untouchable genius Nancy Pelosi did say that the first one has to be given time to work, but they'll consider a second one if the economy is still in trouble.I realize I'm just an ignorant little commoner and that I shouldn't question the decisions of those Great Men

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-9060809254334939982009-03-10T11:14:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:15:51.100-07:00

Confession: I have never made it through Atlas Shrugged. I have had a copy of it since I was 15, and despite knowing it's an important work, I just could never get completely into it. I started it once, when I first got it, and found it difficult to digest. A few years ago, I tried again, and got even further before abandoning it. This weekend, I started it for the third time (many names and

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-25489505188346928722009-02-26T17:51:00.000-08:002009-02-26T17:59:32.166-08:00

The following story is true. No names were changed, so if you are innocent, too bad for you. Actually, I am posting this with the express permission of the innocent party: My mother, Susan.This is her story.Susan is a nurse practitioner. Though self-employed in a way, she is required by law to work for a physician. Because otherwise, you know, people would DIE. Anyway, the fun began when Susan

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-87850802077414006922009-02-25T11:24:00.000-08:002009-02-25T11:29:50.290-08:00

As I write this, at least until my iPod battery dies, I am watching my new favorite BBC production, North and South, released in 2004. A faithful adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's early-Victorian-era novel, the story observes the regional differences in England after the commencement of the Industrial Revolution. There are few films and TV shows out there, I think, with a free-market message, but

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-12555831589585227482009-02-14T12:14:00.000-08:002009-02-14T12:17:53.633-08:00

Via BTM, I watched a very, very disturbing report about mysterious shots administered in the military. Click here to see it (about seven minutes long):

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-24140388205453857912009-02-10T13:37:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:50:45.196-08:00

Disclaimer: I am pretty sure that I came up with this analogy myself. At least, I never read it anywhere else, and I would credit the author if I had. As it is, I'm taking credit, but I don't want to be accused of plagiarism. People can get quite touchy about such things.While listening to an LRC podcast on the way back from the local grocery, I was trying to think of an analogy for the bursting

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-45800601395565648152009-02-06T13:42:00.001-08:002009-02-06T13:50:07.826-08:00

The economic situation has gotten so bad that even people who do not exist will become unemployed! No, it's not an Onion video, but a press conference from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I'm surprised more blogs haven't picked this one up.Given that the U.S. population is less than 400 million, those numbers are quite impressing! Well done, economic crisis! Now, I don't know if she 1) deliberately

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-82394693036871147102009-01-30T07:11:00.000-08:002009-01-30T07:47:00.764-08:00

This morning I found out just how well Netflix is doing in these difficult economic times (thanks to LRC for the link), and I was very pleased. Their fourth-quarter profit rose 45 percent when many companies collapsed or weakened. They added 718,000 new customers in that time, as well.The reason I am pleased is that I am one of those customers, and happy to be so. I absolutely love the service.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-92157056542673347162009-01-24T05:34:00.000-08:002009-01-24T05:37:35.083-08:00

...make it this one. Please, PLEASE watch this (10-minute) clip. It's a video/audio collage, basically, of the things that Congressman Ron Paul and economist Peter Schiff have been saying over the past 8 years or so. These men are the Cassandra of their time.This video is frightening, but it must be seen:Another thing I would like to point out is one of Obama's first orders as President of the

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-12847827941688597302009-01-22T08:20:00.000-08:002009-01-22T08:22:46.287-08:00

There are so many things wrong with this story, I'm not even sure how to begin. It starts with a man in British Columbia who let his child play with his cell phone, and the police showed up. Turns out the 11-month-old had accidentally dialed 911, and when the cops came, they found marijuana plants growing in the house. I found the story via Dave Barry's blog, and it was supposed to be funny.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-61737904540076959412009-01-21T11:29:00.001-08:002009-01-21T11:31:46.804-08:00

Today at work, I received a story about the problem of pirates off the coast of Somalia. As most of Africa is in dire poverty, the governments lack the wealth and resources to establish surveillance to prevent, or at least reduce, piracy. Once I got over my tendency to think "Arrr, matey!" every few seconds, it did not take me long to realize that the article gave no space whatsoever to what

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-50471767879344182192009-01-20T07:33:00.001-08:002009-01-20T07:33:31.530-08:00

Barack Obama isn't going to make everything magically better.Just . . . making sure you're aware.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-19877984261516861622009-01-16T11:02:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:15:35.040-08:00

When I read this article today at work, I knew that it had to be commented on here.Why are the U.S. and allies the only nations "allowed" to have nuclear weapons? What makes US so special? Why does Washington fear Iran, yet ally with other oppressive, murderous nations such as Israel and the United Arab Emirates? The title of this news article in the Wall Street Journal today, "Fresh Clues of

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-25017379326445592812009-01-16T05:38:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:17:11.780-08:00

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-27324684909865248782009-01-08T09:03:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:15:25.794-08:00

Sometimes, the only thing you can do is laugh.A story I had to summarize for work today came from the Washington Post, regarding the horrendous traffic expected on Jan. 20, when 1.5 million to 3 million to possibly 4 million people will flock to DC for the coronation inauguration of His Royal Highness Excellency Holiness President-elect Barack Obama. There are a few priceless quotes in this

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-58684233669378376642009-01-07T06:23:00.000-08:002009-01-07T06:34:00.827-08:00

I am quoting a number of Austrian economists and blogs, particilarly Mises.org and LRC, when I say that if printing money (inflating the money supply) actually solved anything, Zimbabwe would be the wealthiest nation in the world. In reality, you get this:In case you can't quite make out the writing, that is one quadrillion, seventy-two trillion, four hundred and eighteen billion and three

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-84224125407752571252009-01-06T09:49:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:10:01.135-08:00

Somewhere in Colorado, someone is starting to get it.Yes, there are too many government laws and regulations that dictate virtually every aspect of life. Ron Paul credits the realization of this, in fact, for the success of his campaign amongst the younger crowd.I'm not sure if the piece I linked to is a letter to the editor, or an "official" editorial, or what, but I thought it was pretty funny,

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-36405943772577060452008-12-23T10:44:00.001-08:002008-12-23T10:45:49.107-08:00

Hey, kids! Did you know that Santa Claus is a libertarian?I wish he'd bring the same gift to DC!

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-26599488039910656412008-12-18T12:40:00.000-08:002008-12-18T12:55:11.580-08:00

Only once before, I believe, have I posted this many times in one day. I kept thinking, "There is one link that I forgot to post . . . but I can't remember which one it was! And it's important!" At last I have remembered.During downtime at work, I've been reading Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?, which is available on Mises.org in PDF. After years of being a libertarian, I

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-8430294207549737852008-12-18T06:09:00.000-08:002008-12-18T06:44:25.676-08:00

It seems to happen frequently that once I post something and think, "There, I'm done for now," something else is brought to my attention. Like this article, that I had to summarize for work. It may or may not be a big deal, but it struck me as a perfect example of 1) general ignorance about the behavior of businesses & people, particularly in free markets, and 2) the state not wanting to give up

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-828437418187272162008-12-18T04:47:00.000-08:002008-12-18T05:29:56.681-08:00

If "forewarned is forearmed," then let's just say that I am providing you with some essential weaponry here.The most important link is this one: Lew Rockwell's podcast with Gerald Celente, titled "$2000 Gold and the Break Up of the US." It may seem like an alarmist topic, but they both are quite cool-headed and matter-of-fact about the whole thing---even if what they're saying is rather

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-5202399698627047852008-12-05T06:01:00.001-08:002008-12-05T06:57:41.068-08:00

I have to say that I am so, so sick of hearing about California's Proposition 8. Really, I had thought all the "excitement" was over, but this has been circulating the Internet for days now, so I guess I was wrong. I understand the arguments for and against it, but not only is it difficult for me to care about much in California, I am against any state involvement in marriage AT ALL.Now, being a

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-24575450117101155402008-11-20T07:51:00.000-08:002008-11-20T07:56:54.743-08:00

Yikes, I need to be a little more consistent in updating. Then again, I should also be more consistent in taking vitamin C so I don't get sick like I was last week.Aaaanyway, my dad passed on the latest Early Warning Report by Richard Maybury, and I would recommend anyone who can manage it, to get a copy and read it. I had heard it was alarming and more negative than what he usually writes, and

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-46522266399278269642008-11-06T16:22:00.000-08:002008-11-06T16:24:18.620-08:00

"He promised you order, he promised you peace. And all he demanded in return was your silent, obedient consent."Thinking about an upcoming Obama presidency reminded me of this quote from V for Vendetta.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-37401977051903857792008-11-05T10:16:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:20:54.366-08:00

I guess I have a lot to say today.Last night I had an experience in anarchy that I did not even recognize as such until I was thinking about it on my way to work this morning.Last night, my Bible study got together with another small group from my church to assemble gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse that sends toys, candy, and other personal items for

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-47344624733029242052008-11-05T08:49:00.000-08:002008-11-05T08:52:03.366-08:00

It appears that government-subsidized health care does not work so well in India, either.The health department there had to wait six months for a shipment of "heavily subsidized" yellow fever vaccines. Apparently they're in high demand because government requires them for travel, and offers artificially low prices while private pharmacies jack up the price. Wait a minute . . . that kind of system

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-9577093825516918602008-11-05T05:07:00.000-08:002008-11-05T05:11:23.870-08:00

I'm going to limit my election commentary today, since 1) there was nothing surprising about the results, 2) other bloggers have covered it better, and 3) the only election I really cared about was the re-election of Rep. Ron Paul, which happened, yay. So not everyone in America has gone completely insane.That said, I have a question for you Republican-voting, war-supporting pro-lifers out there.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-25802027587323471232008-11-04T05:25:00.000-08:002008-11-04T05:40:59.622-08:00

Nearly all the blogs I subscribe to, even the non-political ones, are delivering the "Get out and vote!" message, even if it's not relevant to the blog's topic. Some of the authors are rather aggressive about it. "You have no excuse not to vote." "Don't be stupid/lame/lazy/fugly, etc."I'm not going to do that here. In fact, I will tell you (to no avail, of course) to NOT vote.Why?--Your vote does

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-66320238539256138672008-10-29T06:49:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:12:05.330-07:00

I can't wait to read the history books in 5, 10 years or so, and how they cover the "current financial crisis." With Bush's unpopularity, it's hard to say if the statist textbooks will laud him as they do FDR, or villify him as they do Hoover, both for the wrong reasons. History books repeatedly blame the "Great" part of the Great Depression on Hoover's laissez faire economic decisions, when in

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-25745791139075613572008-10-22T09:47:00.001-07:002008-10-22T09:56:02.927-07:00

I read an interesting article the other day for work, from the Washington Post:Risk of Disease Rises With Water TemperaturesThe article says that scientists are now considering it a "near-certainty" that global warming will cause a surge in water-borne diseases. According to their conclusions, rainfall will increase, causing sewage overflow and widespread contamination. Higher temperatures will

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-1656523070534595662008-10-20T08:50:00.000-07:002008-10-20T09:00:19.050-07:00

An editorial from the Washington Post: Is Capitalism Dead?No, as it turns out, because the failure isn't that of capitalism.I can't say that I agree with this editorial 100%. I don't believe in government regulation of any kind in the markets, and, well, I don't believe in having government as we know it at all. But I particularly liked this:The deregulation of U.S. financial markets did not

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-47373057582693617022008-10-20T05:08:00.000-07:002008-10-20T05:16:37.887-07:00

. . . in understanding the Federal Reserve and the crisis we are now in, worldwide.Thanks to dailypaul.com.Check out the video, and the links they suggest. You might also want to go to mises.org and read some articles to find out more about Austrian economic theory. It sounds dry, but once you get into it, it's fascinating, and the only theory that explains everything going on. Not to mention

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-11218941769937536502008-10-01T05:37:00.000-07:002008-10-01T06:13:40.178-07:00

Every time I hear someone talk about how the "free market" has failed, or how they believe in the free market, but it is flawed and needs the government to correct it, my head just spins.How can people believe that we actually have a free market system?--People who earn the most have to pay a third of their income in taxes (and that is just at the federal level).--The US Government has anti-trust

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-32025968724141974902008-09-25T15:40:00.000-07:002008-09-25T16:26:18.361-07:00

As I took a walk through my neighborhood, I was rather jarred when I passed the house with this outside of it:I didn't have a camera at the time, and when I went back a few days ago to take this picture, it was more distressing to see it again, almost nauseating. Being a Christian myself, I was deeply, deeply disturbed. What does this mean, after all?--That God favors the United States of America

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-57941606464744429372008-09-18T08:30:00.000-07:002008-09-18T08:33:51.452-07:00

This article was placed on my desk at work today, and I exploded with anger as silently as I could, out of respect for my quiet office: Airport Screeners Bypassing SecurityCheck out this one quote:Harmon says while it's possible that a TSA worker could smuggle something behind security, they are security professionals and deserve to be treated that way.Actually, they are incompetent cronies for

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-78964647122189302252008-09-17T07:47:00.000-07:002008-09-17T11:11:47.617-07:00

Whenever the US Government announces subsidies, handouts, bailouts, etc.---whatever you want to call them, it's still "free money"---I have yet to see anyone in the (mainstream) media ask, "But where is this money coming from?"Indeed, where is it coming from?Basically, the money is coming from out of nowhere, as if by magic. That is the short answer.The longer (but not the longest) answer is that

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-12363176717839560062008-09-08T11:38:00.000-07:002008-09-17T08:28:33.363-07:00

It seems that I have to divide this list into two parts, one for McCain and one for Palin.First, McCain:1. He is a warmonger, of course, that's a given.Others may see that as a plus, but there is little good in attacking countries that were never a real threat to the United States, especially when Congress goes against the Constitution by never legally declaring war and instead passing that power

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-64792684672144073422008-09-04T08:44:00.000-07:002008-09-17T08:29:36.407-07:00

(Besides the fact that I am now an anarcho-capitalist and I do not want to participate in any level or aspect of government, of course . . . )1. He may not have been in office as long as McCain, but he is still a Beltway "insider" and he is still a part of the system that is ripping us off and voting away our liberties.2. He wants to increase spending on pretty much everything---defense,

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-26504310179264841032008-09-03T14:26:00.001-07:002008-09-17T08:30:45.182-07:00

I wish I could say that I haven't written because I've been busy preparing for the Rally for the Republic on Tuesday, but sadly, I was not able to attend. Thank God for YouTube, yet another wonderful invention from a free mind.I had to read this article at work a couple weeks ago. (It's from the Wall Street Journal, and I don't know if they will allow you to read the article in its entirety if

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-25225225864490805232008-08-21T17:41:00.000-07:002008-09-17T08:31:23.669-07:00

According to this article, fewer and fewer young people--that is, college students and graduates, especially in engineering--are interested in careers related to defense or space. Instead, they are moving toward commercial, hi-tech jobs or, for the more altruistically minded, career paths like medical or environmental research. Since more than half of the current defense and space workforce is

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-80046826172064280692008-08-19T13:34:00.001-07:002008-08-19T13:53:19.767-07:00

I DID intend to post today, but on something rather different. Personal experience takes priority, though, and I had to let it be known that I just used about an hour of my time (in total) to prove that I am not a terrorist--- something that should have been already quite obvious to the morons who run The System.I got a phone call today from a department of my bank (I won't tell you which bank it

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-48926379403196485342008-08-14T09:08:00.000-07:002008-08-14T09:17:09.895-07:00

I thought I was going to die laughing (or rather, from the smothering of laughter) when someone at work handed me an article bearing this title:Voluntary Deportation Program Attracts Few ParticipantsTake note that this is not an article from The Onion, but from the Wall Street Journal, i.e., it is supposed to be taken very, very seriously.

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-47698108147603264252008-08-13T05:39:00.000-07:002008-08-13T05:42:23.435-07:00

Here we have an article about how the Los Angeles community is attempting to fight gangs by displacing violence and providing an alternative to children. While it looks to be only a temporary solution, it seems to be working. Take note that this program is being funded by donations raised by the mayor's office, about $1 million, and no mention is made of either help or hindrance from the state or

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-37033284828665036782008-08-07T09:18:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:00:32.821-07:00

First of all, allow me to apologize if this post seems scatterbrained, disjointed, or otherwise difficult to follow. Despite repeated editing, a combination of 1) frustration at the state of the world, 2) too many ideas to discuss and too many stories to report, 3) too little sleep, and 4) insufficient caloric intake may have contributed to a less coherent posting. I did my best. That said,

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-81354560809769513122008-08-04T04:11:00.000-07:002008-08-04T04:19:36.262-07:00

I came into work and looked on a news site, and this caught my eye: "Russian Gulag writer Solzhenitsyn dies aged 89" and I could not help but weep a little at the loss of a great man.If you have not read Alexander Solzhenitsyn's books, especially The Gulag Archipelago, please do so (or at least an abridged version). Frightening and disturbing, yes, but fascinating and enlightening. I had the

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-48137978433852777412008-08-03T06:04:00.000-07:002008-08-03T06:36:23.891-07:00

Check out this article from the July 31, 2008 Washington Post.On Tuesday, July 29, a SWAT team broke into the home of Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo because he brought in a package of marijuana that had been sitting on his front step. The police terrorized his family and shot their two black Labs in what is being called a "raid" even though it involved one package (granted, 32 pounds, but still

Emily Jacobsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931353962372948073.post-21365953945659841152008-08-01T13:17:00.000-07:002008-08-01T17:24:47.947-07:00

I thought about starting this by giving a summary of my personal views and what you can expect to read here, but if you even glance at it once in a while, you'll figure it out on your own.Instead, I want to bring your attention to this article: CA bill legalizes patient data exchange.In California, they want to pass a bill allowing pharmacies to send patient prescription info to pharmaceutical

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