tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.comments2023-07-03T05:24:24.720-07:00Furor ScribendiMichael Hackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203841174846879752noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-53152043183315282862018-11-06T04:00:02.334-08:002018-11-06T04:00:02.334-08:00شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالقصيم
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I. Must. See. This. Fi...It's doubly clear now.<br /><br />I. Must. See. This. Film.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-34497597534725861192011-01-19T14:00:14.467-08:002011-01-19T14:00:14.467-08:00Nice, Mike. I learn something form this type of e...Nice, Mike. I learn something form this type of entry. Every time. Keep it up. Tip o' the hat to you.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-25955308319909070772011-01-14T16:00:58.034-08:002011-01-14T16:00:58.034-08:00Steve! Thanks for your comment. I wasn't aware...Steve! Thanks for your comment. I wasn't aware that Minnesota had the death penalty. Of course, even if it does not, that doesn't mean you couldn't be called on a *federal* capital case, as this one will be.Michael Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203841174846879752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-10598683089034893562011-01-12T19:29:57.472-08:002011-01-12T19:29:57.472-08:00Mike, I think I know exactly what you mean. Conce...Mike, I think I know exactly what you mean. Conceptually, I have understood that a society might be allowed to kill someone for the betterment of that society, but I did not used to believe I could be part of such a decision. <br /><br />Like you, I have unfortunately seen the kind of evil which made me reconsider. <br /><br />Am I all the way over to thinking I could be part of a jury that finds for the death penalty? Not sure. But I may well be.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-87296920879307072282010-12-30T15:41:43.069-08:002010-12-30T15:41:43.069-08:00http://elitistjerks.com/f76/t106276-retribution_co...http://elitistjerks.com/f76/t106276-retribution_concordance_4_0_1_a/<br /><br />They say no, that the loss during the ramp up to Hand of Light proc using a 1h weapon is a dps loss. Hm. Not sure if I believe...Michael Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203841174846879752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-88208405509467363352010-12-30T09:47:47.137-08:002010-12-30T09:47:47.137-08:00You intrigue me. Paul has often commented on Tesl...You intrigue me. Paul has often commented on Tesla. Now you. And there is a documentary I can see? I must do so.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-54352779747485488012010-12-23T10:06:10.232-08:002010-12-23T10:06:10.232-08:00Well said, Michael.
When we look back on what our...Well said, Michael.<br /><br />When we look back on what our President has accomplished in just half a term, it's quite eye-opening. People who are too impatient haven't given him enough credit for working the political system at the speed at which it is built to run. <br /><br />He promised more consensus, and consensus requires compromise.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-46360437290983114072010-08-20T11:46:18.262-07:002010-08-20T11:46:18.262-07:00Thank you Steve. I'm glad you laughed. (In f...Thank you Steve. I'm glad you laughed. (In fairness to the <br />Times, my original post only included the liberal question, I only thought of the Republican comparison after the fact...)Michael Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203841174846879752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-23404371641298776692010-08-20T09:40:25.591-07:002010-08-20T09:40:25.591-07:00They censored THAT one? But it was FUNNY! And Ba...They censored THAT one? But it was FUNNY! And Balanced!Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-35195592433010437892010-07-09T20:54:48.913-07:002010-07-09T20:54:48.913-07:00I won't "let you have it" in this ca...I won't "let you have it" in this case, Michael.<br /><br />As is so often the case when the strong left and the strong right fight, I just feel like giving both sides some taffy, and while they are chewing say "It's not that simple."<br /><br />The Constitution is the foundation for issues such as this, but I don't know any of the related rulings or upheld laws, so thanks for a reference.<br /><br />Since being an "illegal alien" is "illegal" it seems there should be some way for law enforcement to reasonably discover if someone is illegal. I don't know if the Arizona law goes too far or not -- I haven't seen the details, and I suspect I would not "get" the whole thing.<br /><br />Anyway, I don't feel like the intent of the Constitution was for babies to get a free pass if their parents just happened to be in Topeka, or Mesa, or Ft. Lauderdale, or Honolulu when the kid is born. Personally, I don't mind if they DO get citizenship for that, as long as it doesn't "grandfather" in the parents.<br /><br />But maybe I just gave up my liberal credentials... :-)Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-67540608869576058632010-06-09T16:27:29.989-07:002010-06-09T16:27:29.989-07:00What a fine eulogy. Personal, affecting. Nicely ...What a fine eulogy. Personal, affecting. Nicely done, Mike.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-23686328868621372712010-05-24T11:30:06.671-07:002010-05-24T11:30:06.671-07:00Michael --
I figured you would write about this t...Michael --<br /><br />I figured you would write about this today. And of course, I had to do so, too: http://snippetsandwisps.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-end.html<br /><br />I accept yours as the most likely interpretation of what "really" happened. Though I still believe that the intent of the creators was not to create an explicable ending.<br /><br />We both loved it. That's the best part. I think the fans who are disappointed missed the themes of the series.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-80117622513266873192010-05-11T15:24:16.831-07:002010-05-11T15:24:16.831-07:00The first step - recognition.
Seriously, though...The first step - recognition. <br /><br />Seriously, though you don't want to make excuses, your last 18 months have been challenging, and would have been for anyone. That your personality chose to hunker down is not surprising. Hidden between your lines is this: there are far better, and far worse, things you could have done with that time. <br /><br />I'm glad you've been able to stay somewhat connected, and it's great you've been writing again -- even if only blogs. Now that you're getting energy, I'm here to cheer you on.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-83654368483379799172010-04-29T19:34:08.376-07:002010-04-29T19:34:08.376-07:00I'm sure you're right that I would recogni...I'm sure you're right that I would recognize the music since it's in Excalibur. I would not have known its source, but I have a friend or two who would educate me. <br /><br />Or I might even learn about it in this Great Course of mine. We'll see!Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-82657144471248502772010-04-28T20:01:09.177-07:002010-04-28T20:01:09.177-07:00I'm clearly going to be looking for some good ...I'm clearly going to be looking for some good (great) music once I'm done with this new Great Course. Sounds like you will have some recommendations for me!Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-50345219654269614102010-04-05T17:58:08.772-07:002010-04-05T17:58:08.772-07:00Interesting analysis, Mike. Normally, with large ...Interesting analysis, Mike. Normally, with large organizations I would not compare them to individuals, but given the structure of the hierarchy, it does make sense. I hope they get to acceptance soon, because they really need to get to that state so they can get to the confession and absolution stages. I know, those aren't part of the steps for K-R, but they are going to be necessary steps if their moral Christian authority is going to survive. IMHO.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-30837845648753948692010-03-31T12:01:48.895-07:002010-03-31T12:01:48.895-07:00Apparently, this is indeed true!. I've also r...Apparently, this is indeed true!. I've also read the St. Augustine quote as "Love *God*, and do what thou wilt..."Michael Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203841174846879752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-92013944614403404752009-03-28T09:01:00.000-07:002009-03-28T09:01:00.000-07:0093,To go even a bit further back, St. Augustine wr...93,<BR/><BR/>To go even a bit further back, St. Augustine wrote "Love, and do what thou wilt" about 14 centuries earlier... See the essay "The Antecedents of Thelema" (google it)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-65210673574951181192009-03-12T12:54:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:54:00.000-07:00Mike, you're so well read and literary! I follow ...Mike, you're so well read and literary! I follow what you're talking about when you use examples like your own life and the well-chronicled Christian Bale outburst. I don't know this Thomas Tryon, or The Other, but I'll take you word for it.Steve Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637346045614778261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-61368944302187609222004-07-06T17:12:00.000-07:002004-07-06T17:12:00.000-07:00I like the choice of Edwards, too. Now, admittedl...I like the choice of Edwards, too. Now, admittedly, it would have been quite a coup to get John McCain. But if we forget that possibility (no chance -- Bush/Cheney are already prepped with an ad about the "first choice") this is a great ticket.<br><br>Back to the Kerry/McCain thing, though: Remember that the promise of "W" was that he was a "uniter." He had made his political success by bringing people together on both sides of the aisle. Either he was lying (ahem) or it just did not translate to Washington. <br><br>In any case, I'm pretty sure "W" did NOT succeed in bipartisanship. Except for the sorrow over 9/11 and the resolve to fight back, have the parties been any less rancorous? I don't think so.<br><br>But if Kerry had been able to pull a strong, independent Republican like McCain onto the ticket, it would have been quite a hit to the GOP.<br><br>Ah well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-51008322500025012902004-07-07T14:24:00.000-07:002004-07-07T14:24:00.000-07:00Nor do I think that the electorate will hold Kerry...Nor do I think that the electorate will hold Kerry's courting of McCain against him. Vis a vis your "uniting" comment, Steve, with such rabid partisanship going on in political discourse, Kerry's desire to reach across the aisle to Senator McCain can only be viewed as positive, even if it didn't work out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-50968707651298938762004-07-09T11:45:00.000-07:002004-07-09T11:45:00.000-07:00Here I am, about to make a comment or two which wi...Here I am, about to make a comment or two which will forever preclude me from being a Republican candidate for anything.<br><br>And perhaps for holding office in my church denomination. Too bad I'm president of my congregation already. (Come on, impeach me!)<br><br>Gay marriage is an inevitability. There are two paths to it:<br><br>1) FMA fails to pass. The current reactionary bent of the ruling party wanes as their power does, and life progresses apace. Moderation and tolerance and basic American decency just let it happen.<br><br>2) FMA passes. The Radical Right celebrates, finally causing the Sleeping Majority to rise up and say "enough." And, like the Reactionary Prohibition Amendment, FMA gets repealed. Not before it gets us into even more trouble by trampling on the rights of, for example, unmarried heterosexual couples. But it would be repealed.<br><br>The point here is that the principles on which our nation was founded will require that the minority be protected. These principles are ingrained in Americans from such a young age that it's impossible to imagine FMA passing, let alone surviving.<br><br>Which is, by the way, why the U.S.A. is so great. While there are some nations in the world which are more "liberal" the vast majority of the population of the Earth does not live in them. China? India? Russia? Any Arab country? Get real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-53307477722650774142004-07-09T12:58:00.000-07:002004-07-09T12:58:00.000-07:00I hope the FMA will go the same way as the Flag de...I hope the FMA will go the same way as the Flag desecration amendment during the first Bush administration; i.e., die away as a narrow, fringe concept the vast majority of people can't really get too worked up over.<br><br>Also, I think most Americans see through the rhetoric of such draconian assaults on freedom as wedge issues--the aim being not a resolution of issues themselves (although that would be fine by the R-W, too), but as methods to cast aspersions on the other side of the aisle. <br><br>The Republicans have historically been very good at this ever since Lee Atwater, who really fathered pit bull politics in this country. His second-generation clone is Karl Rove, as we all know. The danger with the Democrats, is that they cave in. As Michael Moore so aptly states in F-9/11, "the Democrats 'accept'; even when they win, they lose." Denial, it appears, gets more votes.<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865084044267778358.post-83297810068572041922004-08-14T01:46:00.000-07:002004-08-14T01:46:00.000-07:00You write well, however, your understanding of wha...You write well, however, your understanding of what drove Wagner to create is limited by attempting to psychoanalyze a brilliant mind. Wagner loved himself so much that he believed his career was at times hobbled by Jews and not by his inability to connect with others. He did not possess this curious quality you attribute to him the ". . . inability to love himself." Wagner's great triumph "The Ring Cycle" was driven by his desire to use what intellectuals of his day called "The German Illiad," those eddic sagas, and craft a national myth. In the beginning of Seigfried, Nothung, the great sword which can only be forged by the man who is fearless (Seigfried) is in pieces. At the time of writing, the Prussian Kaiser was hammering the German confederacy into a nation. Politics and the destiny of the German people fired Wagner's talent. In your trope concerning Wagner's curse, the striving for perfection, you don't seem to quite understand Wagner or the German culture of which he is such a perfect symbol. Wagner was not "a divided man." He was the artist as volcano. There is no question that Wagner loved himself. His friendship with Nietzsche was based on Wagner's enjoyment of himself as the idol of Germany's culture life. I did not bother to comment on Lohengrin because I was so glad that you attended such an event and I want to suggest something to you. Try listening to the Ring cycle and do study the libretto. Reinzi is also superb. For a really good perspective on the great composer try this radical view, "Wagner's Hitler," by Joachim Kohler. I enjoyed reading your blog and, like you, I am a novelist, albeit unpublished, although I have written so many. . . masterpieces? I would like to read a novel of yours. Regards, James M. Twiford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com