tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post7564171479020597303..comments2024-02-21T12:11:32.886-05:00Comments on Bats Left/Throws Right: The Gift Plumbing Fixture That Keeps On Giving Backing UpJames Briggs Stratton "Doghouse" Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378802364709433791noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-40056677019182477282010-03-10T14:22:27.160-05:002010-03-10T14:22:27.160-05:00To remedy our fallen condition, conservatives beli...<i>To remedy our fallen condition, conservatives believe in civilization — in social structures, permanent institutions and just authorities, which embody the accumulated wisdom of the ages and structure individual longings.</i><br /><br />Ah, now it's clear. For Brooks, civilization=keeping the rabble in line. Yeah, I expect most conservatives would agree.jackdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113600776477358833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-40449578858644193072010-03-09T20:17:55.964-05:002010-03-09T20:17:55.964-05:00Whatever the ineffable je ne sais quoi that rules ...Whatever the ineffable je ne sais quoi that rules his delicate sensibilities, all paths lead to his voting for Moloch.<br /><br />parsecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-50584860157270936892010-03-08T23:43:14.449-05:002010-03-08T23:43:14.449-05:00A co-worker really gave me a hard time at my job, ...A co-worker really gave me a hard time at my job, made it almost impossible. She came to my office to gloat over my troubles one day, smirking and saying "Life isn't fair, is it?"<br /><br />I said: "I don't blame Life for your being an assholl", and she left in a huff, if not a chagrin.<br /><br />I think that "Life isn't fair" is the Conservative credoKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176801494652946278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-84330510629336900762010-03-08T19:33:12.251-05:002010-03-08T19:33:12.251-05:00What Jay B. said, plus in re: "We finally had...What Jay B. said, plus in re: "We finally had to make a formal exemption for direct replies, since the requirement of keeping a straight face under the circumstances was too much for her, and the torque they generated gave her whiplash one Thanksgiving" had to be read aloud to my mate, so afterward we wondered do it hurt to hatch such brilliant turns of phrase?JMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908168627568595552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-50952469301872335822010-03-08T17:34:37.982-05:002010-03-08T17:34:37.982-05:00Conservatism is built on the idea of original sin ...<i>Conservatism is built on the idea of original sin — on the assumption of human fallibility and uncertainty.</i><br /><br />No, that's The Catholic Church. Shit, it's been awhile, but I think it's in their fucking charter. <br /><br />And anyhoo, Conservatism doesn't <i>assume</i> human fallibility and uncertainty — it is a shallow, selfish reaction to them. The short form goes Jay B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-74173089669337088272010-03-08T13:34:17.563-05:002010-03-08T13:34:17.563-05:00I wonder if National Identity will soon become a p...I wonder if National Identity will soon become a performative act for disaffected ex-Americans.<br /><br />I guess it's one thing to claim that the game's not rigged, and yet another to claim it's not *really* rigged toward oneself [Brooks], "because you should see the *really* rich guys!".Sator Arepohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006808744513156317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-84428332569911513642010-03-08T12:46:40.324-05:002010-03-08T12:46:40.324-05:00To remedy our fallen condition, conservatives beli...<i>To remedy our fallen condition, conservatives believe in civilization — in social structures, permanent institutions and just authorities, which embody the accumulated wisdom of the ages and structure individual longings.</i><br /><br />If by "structure individual longings" you mean keeping the chilluns away from condoms and keeping the gays from getting married, you're right. Whetstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023702953449966191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-80423636863391371582010-03-08T11:59:01.992-05:002010-03-08T11:59:01.992-05:00As if Bobo wasn't enough, today we have Pope P...As if Bobo wasn't enough, today we have Pope Putz I (pasty Ross D.) bewailing the decline of monastaries and the contemplative orders... He should maybe go and join the Trappists and STFU.Marion in Savannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11211639.post-4237123669162853822010-03-08T11:01:08.620-05:002010-03-08T11:01:08.620-05:00I'm starting to realize just how much American...I'm starting to realize just how much American punditry relies on refuting arguments nobody has made.<br /><br />The hippies and the tea baggers say "We have a problem with the guys who are in charge right now" and Brooks responds by defending the concept of having guys in charge.<br /><br />How many anarchists go to these tea parties, I wonder?Christophernoreply@blogger.com