tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post6405767077395870812..comments2024-03-29T03:57:26.974-04:00Comments on Grim's Hall: Doubling Down on "Treason"Grimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543082562999855432noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-14029688557377189132015-07-04T13:44:32.944-04:002015-07-04T13:44:32.944-04:00The Democrats have had the support of the South fo...The Democrats have had the support of the South for a century almost, to make them feel confident in their power.Ymar Sakarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-42623739521597131972015-07-01T11:26:16.795-04:002015-07-01T11:26:16.795-04:00The term "stochastic terrorism" actually...The term "stochastic terrorism" actually interests me more than the term "treason" in this context. "Treason" and "traitor" are often used colorfully, without any intention of making an accusation of the actual crime of treason. But calling it terrorism indicates that the writer intends to define this sort of dissent as criminal in itself - and not only criminal, but requiring uses of the law that are, let's say, innovative, in order to put a stop to... opinions that hold a SC opinion to be incorrect or illegitimate.<br /><br />And just in case "terrorism" and "treason" were too subtle, the writer also throws in "fighting words". Words at which opponents can be expected to lose all self-control and respond violently.<br /><br />The implied threat is clear.<br /><br />(I'm remembering the Democratic rhetoric about the godforsaken Kelo decision. Nancy Pelosi said something to the effect that when the SC ruled, that was like God speaking.)jaedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328666344764784829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-34545585525526722232015-06-29T08:14:04.395-04:002015-06-29T08:14:04.395-04:00More abstract, but to the question: Nietzsche'...More abstract, but to the question: Nietzsche's 'transvaluation of all values' is almost complete in the West. Interesting, but not fun, to contemplate what comes next in the chain.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-88911914520712895842015-06-28T19:04:53.137-04:002015-06-28T19:04:53.137-04:00Maybe so, both. It strikes me that Edward Snowden...Maybe so, both. It strikes me that Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning = truth-telling heroes of the people, but Scalia the dissenter and Jindal the elected governor supporting the will of his constitutents = traitors. John Kerry? Secretary of State. John Roberts? Aiding and abetting terrorism. Grimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543082562999855432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-43319964052266150792015-06-28T18:56:00.691-04:002015-06-28T18:56:00.691-04:00Actually, his "treason!!!!" yappaflappa ...Actually, his "treason!!!!" yappaflappa is a sign of INsecurity. He knows, and we know, that the decision was crap. And he knows there will be repercussions. And he's afraid that they might be serious ones.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-81210816725057473032015-06-28T18:35:09.678-04:002015-06-28T18:35:09.678-04:00"Treason" is going to get to be one of t..."Treason" is going to get to be one of those words like "racism"--so bled of its meaning that I tune it out from now on.<br /><br />It's hard to engage people morally once the guy with the bullhorn convinces everyone he's shallow and dishonest.Texan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/10479561573903660086noreply@blogger.com