I want to consider one of the axioms of contemporary environmentalism. It is not often stated, but is widely held. Roy Spencer explains what I will call the principle of human toxicity:
There seems to be an unwritten assumption among environmentalists — and among the media — that any influence humans have on nature is, by [...]
Posted on May 4th, 2008 by pwyll
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A sign seen at a May Day protest. … Hire only local vaginas.
Posted on May 4th, 2008 by pwyll
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Some things never change. Slate quotes Orwell:
One sometimes gets the impression that the mere words ‘Socialism’ and ‘Communism’ draw towards them with magnetic force every fruit-juice drinker, nudist, sandal-wearer, sex-maniac, Quaker, ‘Nature Cure’ quack, pacifist and feminist in England.”
One of the magnetic poles must be in Berkeley.
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by pwyll
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