Jacobin Consistency

Is there any reason why Obama’s actions in Libya (and Afghanistan and Pakistan) are not example of “blood for oil,” or why he's not “guilty of 'war crimes',” or why the Patriot act and Guantanamo under him are not “unprecedented breeches of civil liberties?”

Where are the mass marches? – 'Just wondered.

The answer is that the lefts' international propaganda machine in schools, entertainment, and journalism haven't called out their stupid mobs against Obama because somewhere “in their heart they know he's [left]."

The way George Bush was treated compared to this inept Marxist clown was and continues to be pathetic.

Some basic facts can be very upsetting to some people. I mean, if you're a Marxist or other garden variety socialist -- say, a Democrat for instance, how can you possibly stand the thought that more economic freedom means a better life for most citizens?

On a similar note. I'm not going to do a review or anything but Ann Coulter's new book, "Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America" is absolutely excellent. Of particular note is the superb overview of the French Revolution and the radicals from America's 60's. Take away the sarcasm and wit (which I happen to like actually) and it's scholarly. Her basic premise is spot on. The left is "the mob." The mentality and actions are always that of mob psychology. And so it is we must perennially go through upheaval, chaos, and violence so they can appease the god of slogans, chants, and clenched fists.

Oh yeah, I also loved her comparisons between the mythological violence and danger of Tea Party people and the real history of violence that has always been part of the left's legacy.

Excellent book.

Another Means to Self-adulation

I'd like to coin a new word; “Wiki-genius” – someone who knows a lot about something [wants people to think he or she knows a lot about something] because he or she just read a Wikipedia article about it.

Random Observations...

The following is just a collection of aphorisms, gripes, and general expressions I've made and accumulated over time for my Promethean Observer website. I don't have time to organize them as I'd like to so I've simply posted them below -- mostly to fill space. As usual; agree, be sparked to thought or be enraged by the fact that there is a conservative view of things and it's valid before the eyes and ears of many:


Those who blindly waddle into the socialist snare do so expecting a miracle...ultimately they find a bland government office with teeth...and a line at a rationing trough.

For people who bandy about the "F word" (fascist") so frequently, the left harbors an odd sympathy for the authority of a centralized state.

(A socialist's creed). My golf game trumps your trips to the bowling ally. My alternative music collection isn't materialism! Your country music collection is. Your stuff is an expression of materialism. My stuff is a symbol of my superior intellect and moral values .

It is a fact that if humans are free to live by their own standards, choices, and goals, some will fail . But, does one man's errant judgment or stupidity justify another's bondage? The leftist says, "yes." The left always chooses stupidity as noble and brands achievement a crime against humanity. Is it no wonder that the stupid are among the left's greatest constituencies?

"The greatest good for the greatest number" sounds great until you realize that you may not be among the chosen "number."

Hope breeds action. Complete oppression does not lead to revolution. It is when people can actually see the promised land that they demand access to the promised land. (This is exemplified in numerous historical circumstances).

The "progressives'" hopes of establishing varying levels of socialism and “sacrifice” for various schemes is no more than an attempt to reestablish feudalism and -- in more than a few examples - monarchy.

The only true revolutions to have occurred in modern times are those which have freed the individual from external oppression and constraint. The freedom to voluntarily interact as one chooses is revolutionary in he grand scheme of history. The desire to compel obedience to an all powerful state and its bureaus from a conjured “society” is no more than a transparent power-grab by an elite clique'.

The difference between a socialist and a communist is that a socialist is a communist that doesn't realize it until they've achieved adequate power to impose their demands.

A political party chastising another for “being partisan” is like red accusing blue of being a different color.

I'm going to wait until the end of the world before I panic about the end of the world.

When rich people complain about people who are rich...I'm not impressed.

A parasite is an oppressor that works from the ground up.

Anyone who uses the words “workers” and “party” in the same phrase probably favors a dictatorship.

The whole nature of bureaucracy is to afford considerable power and authority to people who – in optimal circumstances – would have NO power and authority.”

At the heart of every leftist scheme lies an inability to acknowledge human nature. In their eyes, all imperfections can be rectified by planning, molding, and coercing human behavior. And, when that fails to accomplish it's ends, sufficient deprivation or punishment is always the next step in their compulsive drive to gain compliance.

Compassion has absolutely nothing to do with what you're “willing” to force someone else to do.

P.C. Is B.S.

When someone makes the idiotic comment that “we are too free,” they can either truthfully mean, “I'm too free,” which is a blatantly stupid thing to say, or, “other people are too free,” which means the person making such a claim wishes he or she could merely control the lives of others.

Contemporary “capitalism” can be considered “capitalist” in the same way that an ice cream parlor can be considered “cold.”

The difference between a communist and socialist/progressive is that the latter hasn't worked up the honesty to say they want to have people who disagree with them imprisoned or executed.

At probably no other time in history have so many people – living freely and in abundance -- chosen to be enemies of their own society.

No one ultimately “wins” a war. All a nation can do, if it immerses itself in the chaos of Mars, is their best effort and hope that things in the end settle in their favor.

The Selfishness of the Selfless / The Independence of the “Inter-dependent”

While the concept of the group, the collective, or “society” has a valid essence it is equally true that individuals exist in their own right. One inevitably chooses where one's allegiances are more closely allied and it is from there that one's stance on a million and one issues and perspectives can be extrapolated. Ironically, those who value group orientations tend to – themselves – be typically individualists, but not in the conservative sense.

The socialist/collectivist tends to have all the elements of selfishness, ego, and delusional arrogance that they often imagine and project on to those who honestly acknowledge their preference for individualism. Yet, for all their self-absorbsion, the collectivists' lip service is always for “the people, “the oppressed,” and “society” (or at least those parts of society they haven't selected for punishment). While such “individuals” often see themselves as a just and unique force for good to be unleashed, they typically see most others as philistines to be subdued. The dichotomy of right and left is more one of hypocrisy and lack of self-honesty on the part of collectivists then any real identification with favored levels of group affinity.

The Horrors of “Big Oil”

It's become a recent strategy of the Democratic Party (America's de facto mainstream socialist party) to publicly use the label “big oil” often to rouse the class envy crowd with Orwellian mind-prints.

Of course, when directing rage against the producers of energy, one should not note the 40-50 % tax applied to gasoline or the stupid subsidies given to produces of corn ethanol. And, definitely don't even suggest that oil is used for anything other than gasoline (when in fact it's used for practically everything in addition to gasoline – not to mention transporting virtually everything).

But...

Don't ya just hate “big oil?” I so much prefer little oil. You know, the little mom and pop oil companies with the little refineries, little exploration and drilling equipment, and little tankers to transport all that little oil. We need to supply our little desire for gasoline, clothing, cars and transportation uses operating ambulances, buses, trains, planes, and delivering food to local supermarkets with a virtuous little oil. Fueling our needs, demands, and lifestyles only requires – cute – little oil. Why let big oil cater to our needs when windmills and solar panels ...and, little oil will do the job just as well. Sure, being a cave-dweller has its drawbacks but “sustainable” retrograde lifestyles is the wave of the future. Under the virtuous guidance of socialism inc. we will no longer need to sweat over the horrid principle of actually paying for a product that must be extracted from the ground, refined, and delivered to a million and one locations to power our leisure lives. And, think of all the “green jobs” available when big oil is chased out of town. Or, perhaps it could be nationalized. Big oil under big government will bring cost down and increase efficiency...I think?...maybe?

With 87% or so of the world's oil companies being owned by governments isn't it time we reined in those greedy 13% that are actually making a profit off of the product they produce?

Remember, “big oil” is evil...and, big government is caring, loving, and downright okay.

The Problem With Japan...

I don't wish to be a "typical foreigner living in Japan," by hurling non-stop verbal abuse upon a country that's been rather good to me and my circumstance. I love Japan, It's my home -- or at least my second home. Of course it must also be noted, considering the time proximity, that they've endured some horrid circumstance, this year in particular.

Like all countries, Japan has flaws and weaknesses. I've often speculated on the basic reasons for the many defects that appear to me in daily life in Japan and I believe I've narrowed them to a specific issue.

The people of Japan are willing to tolerate inconvenience and inefficiency. That's it, in a nutshell. The economy, the bureau cluster-f...s found everywhere from garbage disposal to getting a driver's license; they all stem from a very compliant population that is more than willing to accept inconvenience and inefficiency. It's no wonder that the translation for a common response to negative circumstance here is, "it can't be helped." America, with all it's flaws, has a noteworthy and contrasting manner that sees the attainment of convenience, efficiency, and personal pleasure as a guiding principal of existence. "It can't be helped" American style is, "what's the problem and why isn't anyone working on a solution...and if they do, that's where my money is going."

Japan is just too damn nice for them to continue to allow a downward spiral because they've been lead to believe that individuals barely exist before a contrived allegiance to bureau-decrees and inept drones. May they overcome this fatal weakness.

Sleeping for a month or two...

Too many annoying computer ailments. 'Off line for awhile. Everyone have a jolly spring...

Promethean dude...

Tragedy on All Levels

Some may have noted that this blog origionates in Japan and therefore may wonder if I have any information or comments in reference to events that have taken place -- and continue to take place -- here. No...What can be said. I and my family are in a safe part of Japan that has not been directly affected by events. What other have experienced, and continue to experience, is absolutely tragic (it goes without saying).

I certainly can't speak for the people of Japan but I know that they are greatful for the support and concern shown by many.

I hope many more will contribute what they can to assist and that problems are resolved as quickley as possible.

May others be spared such tragedy...