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Dogged by Dogma
One thing that we humans do is ‘form communities’. Extended families, neighbourhoods, professional associations, sports leagues, interest groups, church socials, nations, virtual debating site...
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Diaspora and our ‘bronze-age-brains’
There are two common-use meanings for this term: diaspora and Diaspora. The ‘little d’ diaspora refers to any (more-or-less) peaceful migration or immigration or general re-settlement of a socially...
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Before you vote – or evaluate the nex political opinion poll…
Perhaps a little pessimistic…. …perhaps a little time-consuming…. …perhaps only part of the truth…. …but, something we should all see before we vote! (And, before we evaluate the next political...
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Thoughts about ‘Anonymous’ and the #occupy protests
Why is ‘Anonymous’ so much on my ‘radar’ now? Couple of reasons… They are, well, enigmatic… When a big company picks on little guys – and this appears on their radar – they kick but. Their aims are...
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Because, you know, sometimes, words have two meanings….
It drives me crazy when people engage in an honest discussion with me and, quite a while later on, we figure out that we are using the same words but intending different meanings for them! It is...
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CodeSlinger on ‘natural rights’
A few days ago, I posted on the 2nd Amendment and a pro-gun ownership ad. After a short comment exchange, I received this response from CodeSlinger which, in my never-humble-opinion, deserves a full...
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