tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post8046528104858286116..comments2024-03-28T10:08:38.560-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: "No True Scotsman..."Roberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-79461215482497007912009-01-27T04:03:00.000-05:002009-01-27T04:03:00.000-05:00Damn.What she said. I don't really cleave to any...Damn.<BR/><BR/>What she said. I don't really cleave to any archy, including anarchy. I've yet to find any system that's actually acceptable - including no system at all. This would appear to make me MarkHB of the MarkHB party, which is probably BYOB but feel free to raid the liquor cabinet as long as I'm left with two drinks' worth come bedtime.<BR/><BR/>A lot of the shit that's come down over the last few decades seems to be from too many people ignoring government, or sanctioning it's actions through silence, inaction or whatever. The more I study, the more this seems so. The nasty dog simile really does work for me.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, yes. Woo, yay.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730143528740977761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-81946535400586469802009-01-26T10:55:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:55:00.000-05:00There are rules for bein' an anarchist?Sure. Ther...<I>There are rules for bein' an anarchist?</I><BR/><BR/>Sure. There's just one, and in fact, it's you I've been quoting when I give it to other people.<BR/><BR/>"Either you're the sort of anarchist who believes in leaving other people alone, or you're some kind of archist."<BR/><BR/>But yes, your point is excellent and one I keep trying to make to others of this philosophical stripe. The FedGov (and StateGov, and CityGov) exist. Ignoring them at this point is like ignoring gravity. They are part of the canvas. I'm happy to work to reduce their effect on my life, and their power overall, but they can be ignored only at extreme peril.<BR/><BR/>Joanna: Common misperception. Anarchism only requires rejecting involuntary association. Anarchists are as free to collaborate as any other individuals.<BR/><BR/>WV: "plaing" Are you just plaing at this? ;)perlhaqrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920117742664645165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-84236803966516180442009-01-26T01:09:00.000-05:002009-01-26T01:09:00.000-05:00Harold Crick: Miss Pascal, what you're describing ...Harold Crick: Miss Pascal, what you're describing is anarchy. Are you an anarchist?<BR/><BR/>Ana Pascal: You mean, am I a member of...<BR/><BR/>Harold Crick: An anarchist group, yes.<BR/><BR/>Ana Pascal: Anarchists have a group?<BR/><BR/>Harold Crick: I believe so, sure.<BR/><BR/>Ana Pascal: They assemble?<BR/><BR/>Harold Crick: I don't know.<BR/><BR/>Ana Pascal: Wouldn't that completely defeat the purpose?Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952078709114872197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-39734351442001346962009-01-25T23:16:00.000-05:002009-01-25T23:16:00.000-05:00Ignore the gubbemint and it will go away...Tell th...Ignore the gubbemint and it will go away...<BR/><BR/>Tell that to Louie and Kimberley Katona.....<BR/><BR/><BR/>BATFE: We kill the unborn!<BR/><BR/>on a lighter note, a Scottish Steam Punk.... Ah How would you know?John Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875185117306503147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-90740409991407377412009-01-25T17:49:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:49:00.000-05:00Well, m'dear Anon, first I would be havin' to wear...Well, m'dear Anon, first I would be havin' to wear a kilt and I shan't do that, as they are too butch for me. And I gave up wearin' tartan skirts after Junior High.<BR/><BR/> Kelly: Zackly!<BR/><BR/> Alan: A bit like Steve Martin's mass recitations of the Individualist's Creed -- along about the time he reaches "...I will not blindly repeat what others say..." the crowd starts dropping out.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-44590272892710286552009-01-25T15:35:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:35:00.000-05:00Yeah, but are you a "true Scotsman" ...e...Yeah, but are you a "true Scotsman" ...er..girl...person..ahh heck whatever's "correct" these days. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman<BR/><BR/>Inquiring minds want to know {;>)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-71179566307603678912009-01-25T15:10:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:10:00.000-05:00I'd say it's a bit like having a severe illness. Y...I'd say it's a bit like having a severe illness. You have to work with what you've got, address both the symptoms and the causes as best you are able to while still ill, and gain more ground as you gain more strength. A person fighting and recovering from cancer has to do it while still having cancer and being affected by it every day. One does not simply hear the diagnosis and then say, "Oh, I don't believe having cancer is right. I won't be having it anymore," and then ignore everything related to it.Arcadia Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163489155225065779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-73579160711070805222009-01-25T14:58:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:58:00.000-05:00That's why anarchists have such PR problems. Can'...That's why anarchists have such PR problems. Can't get everyone together to decide on the talking points, let alone toe the party line. :)alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152504268166466779noreply@blogger.com