I wanted first to touch on the fact that I’ve been making jokes for years about how in 1814 Canadians (really Mother England at this point) burned down the White House and most of the rest of Washington. Sorry aboot that… You’re probably however, good moving forward. It seems doubtful that zombie Tecumseh will be returning from the grave for a rematch. Just in case anyone was in need of reassurance…
I don’t really want to talk about economics today other than to say the benefits of free trade and in particular, the efficiencies achieved through specialization were made quite clear to me in an eleventh grade text-book. It is not complicated theory. Protectionist policies almost always achieve the inverse of their intentions. Unintended consequences. Fuck Keynes, that is the REAL “classical economics”.
Of course all of that said everyone knows the only way to get rid of a bully is to stand up to them. I was always too cowardly to do so but I saw it work for others so the theory seems plausible.
Tangerine Falsehoods June 16, 2018
Greater are we than the sum of our parts
Math, science, physics, music and the arts
Isolation serves only to slam doors
Not yet too late to crack open some drawers
What’s come to pass can’t always be reversed
Often though fractured friendships can be nursed
Cool reason sticks in insanity’s craw
Evil men with no regard for the law
I never sought to show any bias
Want to play bully, feel free and try us.
I have zero issues throwing around the “E” word in relation to that administration anymore and it has nothing to do with tariffs. Destabilizing the global economic model isn’t exactly noble but it’s not necessarily insidious in of and itself. However, the sickening disregard for human rights, the environment, social services, pretty much everything that makes up my ethical core flies in the face of these despots. Using the Bible as defense to illegally tear families apart is one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever been exposed to. These are evil persons who care solely about enriching yourselves. They are scarcely worthy of my contempt. Don’t fret, it’s not going anywhere.
To the many Americans who are decent, caring and thinking people (some of whom are valued guests of this site), I’m sorry we torched your capital back in the day. Also, you’re amazing and I wish you truly well!
To everyone else, I do consider you as relatively adequate human beings. Suddenly quite the compliment these days.
Life over profit please.
-Alex Blaikie
dreadpoetssobriety
A broken mind held together by cellophane and some tack.
I don’t know…zombie Tecumseh returning for a rematch would be interesting.
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That would be a great negotiation tactic…
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This American is with you! Lately I dream of moving north and renouncing my nationality…
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You would be welcome but just think of with everything going to shot how much of an opportunity you/ we have to try and improve things. Or die. But almost certainly one of the two:)
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This American is also with you. I hope (godknows, I hope) that this nightmare of evil will end very, very soon. There is so much healing that needs to happen. It may be decades before we overcome this. Thank you for writing. And if I remember right (my Canadian history is a bit fuzzy) Tecumseh had reason to burn the place down.
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Haha he may have been provoked;) thanks so much and let’s hope it does!
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Very good post, withoot a doot. 😉
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Thanks der bud
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If ya’ll decide to invade, just promise healthcare and I’ll join up. And I’m not alone. (Just kidding … maybe.)
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All lives matter, unless you’re sick or meet any of the other caveat criteria. The World sucks sometimes.
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I really enjoyed reading this post. I agree with you 100%.
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Thanks so much Scarlett! It’s so rare someone actually agrees with me:)
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Apparently you’re not aware that The Donald can do no wrong — JUST ASK HIM (and his sycophants and Vladimir Putin).
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Ass-hats the lot of them.
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So well said!!!!! I will sum up all the excrement down south with one word: ARGGGGHHHHHHH!!!
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On second thought – I’m gonna reblog this.
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Reblogged this on Crossed Eyes and Dotted Tees and commented:
This is *such* a well-written post. Have a look, why don’t you!
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Thanks! You are always welcome to do so:)
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Reblogged this on AreMyFeetOffTheGround and commented:
Truer words…..from The Dead Poets Sobriety
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