Tag Archives: terrorism

You Pay Taxes, So That Means You Agree

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Gunman tried to justify market raid to hostages, recording apparently shows – CNN.com. In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, it seemed that the typical battle-lines were being drawn.  Neocons were calling for increased surveillance and foreign meddling.  Self-righteous … Continue reading →

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Article Roundup – 3/22/14

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Belgium bans a wide range of sexist speech – The Volokh Consipracy. Here’s one for you, Belgium has just banned “sexist” speech.  One intrepid blogger points out that this is even more ridiculous than you think, because under Belgian law, … Continue reading →

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Someone Should Explain To Bloomberg What “Interpret” Means

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

  Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will ‘Have to Change’ After Boston Bombing | Politicker. This article is a few days old by now, and has already been thoroughly dismantled and mocked by writers much more talented than I.  But … Continue reading →

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Judge Napolitano: ‘Dangerous to Start Talking About Suspending Constitutional Liberties’ | Fox News Insider.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Judge Napolitano: ‘Dangerous to Start Talking About Suspending Constitutional Liberties’ | Fox News Insider. This short clip is a must-watch.  The Judge drops some seriously knowledge and goes solo against three conservatives who can’t wait to insist that you trust … Continue reading →

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Three Things About Boston

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

I have yet to make any comments about the events in Boston.  Until we know more, these will likely be the only comments I make.  Just three quick observations about this incident (and similar incidents in the past). Sympathy as … Continue reading →

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Is “Cyber-Terrorism” an actual threat?

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Does Cybercrime Really Cost $1 Trillion? – ProPublica. After defeat of cybersecurity bill, Obama weighs executive order – The Hill’s Hillicon Valley. The recent defeat of the Cybersecurity Act in the Senate has brought some added attention onto the semi-frequent … Continue reading →

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Say Hello to the Death Panel

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Secret panel can put Americans on kill list’ | Reuters. This is a pretty important read.  Not that I have much sympathy for al-Awlaki, but if I may invoke the slippery slope here, it sets an incredibly dangerous precedent.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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