The Question Thread

[ForumTroll]

obviously you havent watched the philosophy of liberty video
http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

Well, duh.

[Diogenes The Cynic]

obviously you havent watched the philosophy of liberty video
http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

Well, duh.

Saw it. Still have some reservations about it. Not what I would call a scholarly work either.

Maybe this subject needs its own thread.

[anarchir]

obviously you havent watched the philosophy of liberty video
http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

Well, duh.

Saw it. Still have some reservations about it. Not what I would call a scholarly work either.

Maybe this subject needs its own thread.

I'd say the NAP is pretty damn simple. Only Libman regularly tries to find exceptions to it (his most recent being the "private borders" idea) and it is rather easy to figure out what the best point of view is.

[Harry Tuttle]

obviously you havent watched the philosophy of liberty video
http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

Well, duh.

Saw it. Still have some reservations about it. Not what I would call a scholarly work either.

Maybe this subject needs its own thread.

I apologize, in advance, for coming of mean here, but here goes anyway.

It sounds a bit pretentious to call for "scholarly work". If you really care about the topic of liberty, I'm sure you will find plenty of sources from which to read, study and perform exegesis (exegesi?). If you want to discuss particular weaknesses in an argument then do so, but appeals to authority are unnecessary.

Not initiating force is simple. Not indicates the negative. Initiation means to produce the beginning or cause of action. Force is the only portion that really admits of ambiguity. I would say that it would be best to refer to force as causing action upon another that is unwelcome.

[anarchir]

obviously you havent watched the philosophy of liberty video
http://www.isil.org/resources/philosophy-of-liberty-english.swf

Well, duh.

Saw it. Still have some reservations about it. Not what I would call a scholarly work either.

Maybe this subject needs its own thread.

I'd say the NAP is pretty damn simple. Only Libman regularly tries to find exceptions to it (his most recent being the "private borders" idea) and it is rather easy to figure out what the best point of view is.

*I should clarify. By "find exceptions" I meant for debate purposes, and not in actual physical confrontations.

[yamnuska]

Why do people think that by dressing all nice things will get better, as if people dressing sloppy is the cause of all our problems, (ie. we will somehow go back to the good old days, whatever the fuck those are.)? I bring this up as I heard a podcast where some lady who moved to NH called in to FTL about how people dress all sloppy, I don't know, maybe she wants them to dress in a suit and have a top hat, I know she is a free stater but she sounded like a bloody statist, fuck, she'd have a fucking shit hemmorage if she saw me dressed up as a sex kitten lolita.

[YixilTesiphon]

Why do people think that by dressing all nice things will get better, as if people dressing sloppy is the cause of all our problems

My mom actually believes this. I have no idea why.

[Cognitive Dissident]

Why do people think that by dressing all nice things will get better, as if people dressing sloppy is the cause of all our problems

My mom actually believes this. I have no idea why.

It's probably a naive and questionable assignment of cause and effect, sorta like trash and graffiti in the ghetto.  I'm not sure if it's been demonstrated, but many municipalities have robust clean-up programs, because they associate criminal activity with an unkempt neighborhood.  It's usually not the people in suits and ties who are about to jack your car--but watch your bank account.

Addendum:about the jack -> about to jack

[davann]

When is the force morally acceptable?

When Obiwan tells you to turn off your targeting computer and you have to drop two protan torpedos into a small thermal exhaust port no bigger than a womp rat to put an end to the Emperor's plans.

[Trillian]

What's the best non chemical spraying way to get rid of house flies?

[Cognitive Dissident]

What's the best non chemical spraying way to get rid of house flies?

http://www.1ofakindgifts.com/Fly-Zapper.html
Zaps on contact--no need to catch 'em against a wall.  Shop around...I picked the first hit I saw when searching.

[mrapplecastle]

screens on your doors and windows, plus not leaving food and garbage out

[Trillian]

screens on your doors and windows, plus not leaving food and garbage out

Doesn't seem to keep them away regardless at the moment.

[mrapplecastle]

maybe its the town you're in?
you should just bug bomb the house and take a vacation

[hellbilly]

When is the force morally acceptable?

When Obiwan tells you to turn off your targeting computer and you have to drop two protan torpedos into a small thermal exhaust port no bigger than a womp rat to put an end to the Emperor's plans.

The best answer has gotta be this one or "self defense".. but I'm thinking if it's become a matter of defense, then it's not really "force" to retaliate. Maybe in the case of coming to another's defense, since that would involve a third party.

Another FB discussion with a person who loves gov. prompted me to ask her this question.. so far she has only dodged giving an answer.