rants and ramblings of utter randomness

I probably disagree with about ninety percent of Alex Jones' politics, but I like him, at least in this video. I mostly don't agree with libertarians, but I usually understand them and why they say the things they do. Besides, except for the global warming thing and the eugenics thing, this guy has a point about the real tyranny being the power behind the throne.

It's not Glenn Beck or the Republicans or the President--the "mid-level nobodys--and a dead President like Woodrow Wilson"--who are at fault. I really hope he's wrong, but I'm thinking that maybe the actual owners of the fault are waaay beyond politics, sitting somewhere safe and pulling all our strings and laughing at us.




peacey, you should watch this, because I think you'll like this guy, also.


(I had originally deleted this post because I thought I was being too melodramatic. After watching the video again, I'm not so sure).

ETA: Apparently Alex Jones is a 9-11 Truther. Which doesn't quite invalidate the point about corporate control of government, but it doesn't exactly make him a credible authority, either.

Lawrence Lessig talks about creative content and the law:



This is really interesting--and as far as I can tell has no political slant. It's well worth taking the time to watch, especially if you're a vidder or are thinking of vidding or even like watching vids.

I just found out that Mr. Lessig will be speaking at Brown on April 9. Which is a worknight for me, unfortunately, but maybe I can peer switch. *crosses fingers*

Warning: One example video clip will definitely be considered sacrilegious by some devout Christians. It's used for example only, but I have no doubt it will be offensive to some. Skipping over that part (you'll know it when you come to it) won't affect your enjoyment of the rest of the talk.