James Bond
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I was watching a documentary on gangs in urban areas...and one of them made the remark that part of the reason they were in a gang was that "working at McDonalds wasn't going to cut it." Well, a fast food worker isn't risking his freedom or life every day. Besides, he could just report to the police that the thug driving the stolen Mercedes is a criminal, and effectively put him behind bars. In that way, criminals are staking everything on the non-snitching nature of others. Thoughts?
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Atlas Shrugged: Official Movie Trailer and casting
James Bond replied to musenji's topic in Movies, Shows, and Theatre
I has major dissapoint. The acting looks pretty bad..even in the preview. The progression/diologue of that trailer was choppy. I might not watch this at all. I'm still mad/confused that Peikoff sold the rights... -
is it within my interest to not litter when someone else is paid to cl
James Bond replied to James Bond's topic in Ethics
but why should it make me feel bad? -
I don't mind this, actually...because being a libertarian refers to a set of political views. The world "libertarian" generally does what I want it to. (free market, a small republic, full economic/social freedoms, a defensive military and police force, etc. I don't agree with a lot of libertarians as such on many things, but I think their political views are close to ours. In others areas they may be bad (read: pragmatism, relativism, etc.) but their political beliefs are broadly the same with some exceptions (foreign policy)
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The Critics of Objectivism (are a funny type)
James Bond replied to d'Anconia's topic in The Critics of Objectivism
I love that you used this. I prefer and -
The Critics of Objectivism (are a funny type)
James Bond replied to d'Anconia's topic in The Critics of Objectivism
I stopped after about 20 seconds. It didn't look like it was going to be constructive or interesting, especially given the interaction you mentioned. -
Ayn Rand interview with Tom Snyder
James Bond replied to James Bond's topic in Intellectuals and the Media
I'm young enough to guess you might be onto something...there was a similar style in the Phil Donahue interview -
Ayn Rand interview with Tom Snyder
James Bond replied to James Bond's topic in Intellectuals and the Media
maaybe, but I doubt it. I think he was trying to keep it basic and simple. -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_z4DxAx5Ko
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Yaron Brook vs. obnoxious generic socialist
James Bond replied to 2046's topic in Intellectuals and the Media
Do you watch the ARCTV videos? Yaron is usually amazingly cogent. I'd agree though that this wasn't his best interview. -
Yaron Brook vs. obnoxious generic socialist
James Bond replied to 2046's topic in Intellectuals and the Media
you have to admit that was a really good point though -
Amazing display of human potential in martial arts
James Bond replied to Kelly Bennett's topic in Miscellaneous Topics
He's probably a decent heavyweight, but I strongly doubt he's the best in the world. How would we know? He hasn't fought any of the elite UFC fighters. He's fought former champs, and burn outs. Big deal. I'd bet he'd do okay in the UFC, but he seems waay hyped to me. I would like to see how he does in a real fight with current fighters. -
I'm reading "The Psychology of Self Esteem" by Branden right now. It was apparently written during the 60's when he still agreed with objectivism, and the book itself is consonant with objectivist philosophy. There is some really good content in there, although a lot of it will be just review for you if you are already well acquainted with objectivism.
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I am a free market proponent - Julian Assange
James Bond replied to dollardoctrinaire's topic in Current Events
I'm not sure how I feel about this Assange..right now I think I like him. I liked him more when I heard this. +1 for not taking civilization for granted -
Bill Gates Vs Steve Jobs Who’s the "Better" Person
James Bond replied to d'Anconia's topic in Ethics
I always find it funny when millionaires like Chomsky or Moore tell us how badly the rich exploit us. Or when mutli-billionaires only give away half of their fortune..if you follow that logic, why not all of it? In fact, why not go to Africa?