1. Cain Is Totally Befuddling
In this video it sounds like Herman Cain is saying that he is opposed to any kind of federal abortion ban, though he is personally opposed to abortion in all cases. I'm not entirely sure that's the position he's articulated in the past, however. Either he tried to dodge Piers Morgan with a deceptive little sidebar to avoid discussing the extremity of his anti-abortion position, or this is his legit policy position. I don't know the answer, and would be grateful if someone could provide clarity.
2. So About That International Banking Conspiracy....
Very interesting article from PopSci on a report that has found that a very tightly knit network of companies control the entire global economy in a model that resembles an economic "super-entity," as they put it.
3. Carrying Capacity in a World of 7 Billion
I'm sure this article will startle some, but I take a rather stoic approach to this. So long as market pressures aren't too heavily suppressed, the developed and developing world will naturally adjust to the increased resource pressures. It's the undeveloped world that will continue to have minimal carrying capacity and face massive die-offs if left unassisted, over-exploited and in perpetual conflict.
20.10.11
Early Edition
1. Early Reports of Ghadafi’s Capture or Possible Death
He knew the risks when he opted for a protective detail consisting of attractive young women.
2. South Carolina Voting Reform
Great story on South Carolina’s voting reform law that requires a state-issued photo ID in order to vote. The typical liberal opposition based on the lack of access on the part of the poor and elderly to such IDs is examined and, I have to say, is not very compelling. A handful of examples that are said to represent a significant demographic are cited, but in nearly every case they are elderly minority folks that seem to suffer more from lack of motivation than lack of means. The state even goes so far as to drive out to one of the people referenced in the story and get their ID taken care of within three days. Indeed, it looks like South Carolina is offerring free transportation to anyone in need of a state-issued photo ID in order to ensure that every opportunity is afforded to citizens to avoid disenfranchisement. I still think the risk posed to a free society from fraud outweighs the benefit of “lassaiz-faire” voting rights without any attempt at ID verification. In two or three more generations there will be no excuse whatsoever for not being able to produce a state-issued photo ID at the polls. The new low-income senior citizens at that time will have grown up in the system, had their two cars, internet and flat screen televisions.
3. Santorum on Gay Marriage
Was pleased to see Krauthammer challenge Santorum on gay marriage. While Santorum does argue passionately and with evident political skill, the fundamental foundation of his argument is contradictory to his supposed devotion to small government with limited rights. He would cede authority to the state to make a determination as to not only what is in the best interests of the individual, but what is best for the children. If this were a discussion on education, Santorum would be railing about the federal government making unilateral decisions about what must and must not be in the curriculum on the grounds that parents and localities are in a better position to judge what is best for their children (and incidentally he would be right). But on marriage, Santorum is willing to leverage his social views via the coercion of the state to enforce his particular vision of what is best for other people’s children. More than a little hypocritical.
4. Last Gasp of the Neocons
Leslie Gelb with a piece on what he calls the resurrection of the neocons, brought about by the Iranian provocation. What he fears is a resurrection I consider to be their last gasp. Going to war with Iran is not something to be taken lightly and certainly something for which our country is not prepared. Something must be done, make no mistake, but a full-fledged war should be an avenue of last resort. War with Iran would require all of our resources and a mental readiness to confront their almost certain use of the most brutal terrorism within US borders as a means to wage it.
He knew the risks when he opted for a protective detail consisting of attractive young women.
2. South Carolina Voting Reform
Great story on South Carolina’s voting reform law that requires a state-issued photo ID in order to vote. The typical liberal opposition based on the lack of access on the part of the poor and elderly to such IDs is examined and, I have to say, is not very compelling. A handful of examples that are said to represent a significant demographic are cited, but in nearly every case they are elderly minority folks that seem to suffer more from lack of motivation than lack of means. The state even goes so far as to drive out to one of the people referenced in the story and get their ID taken care of within three days. Indeed, it looks like South Carolina is offerring free transportation to anyone in need of a state-issued photo ID in order to ensure that every opportunity is afforded to citizens to avoid disenfranchisement. I still think the risk posed to a free society from fraud outweighs the benefit of “lassaiz-faire” voting rights without any attempt at ID verification. In two or three more generations there will be no excuse whatsoever for not being able to produce a state-issued photo ID at the polls. The new low-income senior citizens at that time will have grown up in the system, had their two cars, internet and flat screen televisions.
3. Santorum on Gay Marriage
Was pleased to see Krauthammer challenge Santorum on gay marriage. While Santorum does argue passionately and with evident political skill, the fundamental foundation of his argument is contradictory to his supposed devotion to small government with limited rights. He would cede authority to the state to make a determination as to not only what is in the best interests of the individual, but what is best for the children. If this were a discussion on education, Santorum would be railing about the federal government making unilateral decisions about what must and must not be in the curriculum on the grounds that parents and localities are in a better position to judge what is best for their children (and incidentally he would be right). But on marriage, Santorum is willing to leverage his social views via the coercion of the state to enforce his particular vision of what is best for other people’s children. More than a little hypocritical.
4. Last Gasp of the Neocons
Leslie Gelb with a piece on what he calls the resurrection of the neocons, brought about by the Iranian provocation. What he fears is a resurrection I consider to be their last gasp. Going to war with Iran is not something to be taken lightly and certainly something for which our country is not prepared. Something must be done, make no mistake, but a full-fledged war should be an avenue of last resort. War with Iran would require all of our resources and a mental readiness to confront their almost certain use of the most brutal terrorism within US borders as a means to wage it.
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