Author Archives: Oscar Gordon

It’s not what you think, give it a read, at least the 1st 7 paragraphs.

The source ideology is not relevant. via Popehat

“Unfortunately, this is rarely what actually happens, and we instead wind up with a political class that repeatedly and consistently loses sight of the fact that, once elected, they’re actually supposed to govern.” RTWT

UK Scientists get liquid body armor right

What to do, and not do, after a shooting. LEO’s & lawyers, comments?

I think this is an intriguing idea for corporations, as long as the old option remains available.  Not every corporation would want to be a Benefit Corp, but I can see how some companies would welcome the idea, and with … Continue reading →

Somebody thinks they may have inadvertently judged for general incorporation of our rights.

From the Economist.  Basically, protected lands should be chosen based on the biodiversity being protected, not the natural beauty.  Conservationists should sell of land that has little biodiversity and use the funds to buy up land that has more. It’s … Continue reading →

I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves, and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it … Continue reading →

Interesting