Alarming News: I like Morgan Freeberg. A lot.
American Digest: And I like this from "The Blog That Nobody Reads", because it is -- mostly -- about me. What can I say? I'm on an ego trip today. It won't last.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: We were following a trackback and thinking "hmmm... this is a bloody excellent post!", and then we realized that it was just part III of, well, three...Damn. I wish I'd written those.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: ...I just remembered that I found a new blog a short while ago, House of Eratosthenes, that I really like. I like his common sense approach and his curiosity when it comes to why people believe what they believe rather than just what they believe.
Brutally Honest: Morgan Freeberg is brilliant.
Dr. Melissa Clouthier: Morgan Freeberg at House of Eratosthenes (pftthats a mouthful) honors big boned women in skimpy clothing. The picture there is priceless--keep scrolling down.
Exile in Portales: Via Gerard: Morgan Freeberg, a guy with a lot to say. And he speaks The Truth...and it's fascinating stuff. Worth a read, or three. Or six.
Just Muttering: Two nice pieces at House of Eratosthenes, one about a perhaps unintended effect of the Enron mess, and one on the Gore-y environ-movie.
Mein Blogovault: Make "the Blog that No One Reads" one of your daily reads.
The Virginian: I know this post will offend some people, but the author makes some good points.
Poetic Justice: Cletus! Ah gots a laiv one fer yew...
Also, what makes him so comfortable as he so regularly speaks for his opposition? It has become a Glenn Greenwald signature tactic to bullyingly imply things are outside the realm of reasonable dispute, even as they’re being hotly debated. Like…
It was also as clear a violation of the Fourth Amendment as can be. For the Government to invade our communications with no probable cause showing to a court is exactly what the Founders prohibited as clearly as the English language permitted. [emphasis mine]
Come to think on it awhile, I’ve been reading his manifesto on this, that, and some other thing for a few years now…and I have not yet one single time come across a Glenn Greenwald statement to the effect “well, this is my own opinion, but of course I can see why a perfectly reasonable mindset might have a different take on it.” Nor have I ever seen him say something to the effect of “okay, it’s pretty clear to me, but I suppose it could’ve been clearer.”
I don’t think those exist in his world, for if they did, surely I’d have seen them by now. He’s one of these grown-up children — you know the type, the kind who insists all others have tolerance and respect for diverse points of view that he himself doesn’t have to show. He thinks a legal statement is to be read a certain way, and it’s “as clear as can be.” The test for clarity, is whether it seems to say what he wants it to.
And I got a gut feel that when Mr. Greenwald tells me I don’t need to go looking into the history or language-context of something, that’s exactly when I should do it.
Hat tip: That Other Glenn.
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Lately, the only quote that is constantly ringing true to me about Greenwald and all his ilk is from Gary Snyder:
“Once a bear is hooked on garbage there’s no cure.”
- vanderleun | 07/09/2008 @ 15:28This whole thing with the FISA bill mystifies me. The opposition always starts with “It’s a rights violation damnit!” Which quickly morphs into, “well if we can sue someone that will fix it.”
Well which is it, your rights or cash?
One thing I know: when a person who thinks suing a private corporation for money is an effective check and balance on government they are pretty oblivious to the whole concept.
- Allen L | 07/09/2008 @ 21:44