I’ve often thought the same thing. Every time I hear about something interesting, I either look it up on the Google or buy a book. I’m interested in a lot of different things, and I sometimes think to myself that I’m building a case for the prosecution of a future me in a future society. Because that’s just how I roll!
The examined life
Why? We are told that targeted assassinations using drones is the “new kind of warfare.” Further that “all future wars” will be fought this way so get use to it. Which raises several questions. Are we suppose to accept the fact that the whole world, including the USA, is one giant battlefield? Are we fighting a “long-war” without end? Can we kill anyone anywhere if we designate them an “enemy combatant?” If you answered “yes” to all of these questions than you are probably a card carrying member of the for-profit military industrial complex, or a neo-con, or a Zionist, or a disciple of Dick Cheney. And that means that you’re more than happy with the work that the NSA is doing even if it means that your neighbors are being spied on. Was that the Brave New World or the New World Order that Bush the First was pushing?
Thanks for the link, and I’m glad that I’m not the only one whose bookshelves might contain some hard-to-explain items if cops searched the house. There really are a lot of dolts out there who, upon noting that you’re reading a book titled “American Swastika,” will immediately presume that you must be a Friend of Adolf. (I use that book as an example because there happens to be a copy nearby at the moment.)
Those who read in public places soon learn to make sure that the book covers and spines are kept out of view.
“…the surveillance state is effectively abolishing your right to be a critical thinker.”
Yup.
So sorry, susie, but cannonfire is a complete DOUCHE. SUMMER’S EVE.
“Cannonfire” is the name of a blog, not a person. My name is Joseph. I”m not quite sure what to call you.