January 2012 – Halfthoughts

Outer Confines

January 28, 2012 Eric Priezkalns 0

Rob Nield, editor of Re:Move wants to film a short story by Iain M. Banks. That would be the same Iain Banks who helpfully uses his middle initial, M, to signal if he is writing […]

Preston Dirges and the Infinite Everythink

January 21, 2012 Eric Priezkalns 0

Orwell was a pussy. Anybody could manage doublethink. A politician, a Nazi soldier, a customer services representative, a spouse. They all engage in doublethink as a matter of course. At some time approximately halfway through […]

5 Unfortunate Reasons Why Ron Paul Will Not Be President

January 14, 2012 Eric Priezkalns 0

In 1988, Ron Paul did not become the President of the USA. He did not become President in 2008. And in 2012, he probably will not become President… according to most pundits. But Paul has […]

Who Makes Jobs? Maybe Newt, Maybe Not

January 8, 2012 Eric Priezkalns 1

The political right faces a key challenge when arguing for small government. Some voters are motivated to support politicians who promise that good things will happen after they are elected. So far, so obvious. An […]