While the world’s attention is diverted for the next 72 hours by the death of a faded pop star whose relevance outside of dark jokes faded 20 years ago, the Iranian authorities will go in like rabid dogs smelling fresh blood and feast on the flesh of tens of thousands seeking freedom. Then an Islamic Republic shorn of its democratic facade and mandate to rule will celebrate its newfound freedom by repressing the Persian masses by never before. Meanwhile, my American brothers and sisters will go back to “Free Tibet” bumper stickers and finding the next trendy cause.
I sure as hell hope not.Tragic because it’s true
CARPE
“The internet is the greatest generation gap since rock and roll.”
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Bruce Schneier (Filed under “recently reminded that …”) (via heather-rivers) (via chicagolab) (via jayparkinsonmd) (via mikehudack)
It’s not a generation gap, it’s an information gap.
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Via thefrogman:
Okay…I’m evil. I’m mocking someone’s death for my own entertainment. But I’ve come to terms with my evilness and accept I will burn in hell.
A very good overview of the debate and why, frankly, debating on it is bloody stupid.
“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”
— B. Tracy
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The space where my Id, Ego, and Anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes. This is a space without any hard edges. It’s a space with no clear or discernable goals. Check your over inflated expectations at the door. Cuz this is simply a playground for the various voices in my head. Come on in. I’ll make you a sandwich. -- MJ. Keenan.
