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Online usersPollWhat should the government do about ailing financial institutions? Nothing, except to back off and get out—as any Objectivist knows, intervention is treating the disease with the disease 83% Intervene judiciously—enough to avert a catastrophe that is otherwise imminent 3% Intervene massively—as it's doing 3% Nationalize the whole economy and be done with it. Bring on the USSA! 1% Something else (specify) 11% Total votes: 80
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atlascott's blogSOLO-US Press Release: No Plan At AllSubmitted by atlascott on Sat, 2008-11-22 12:52.
SOLO-US Press Release: No Plan At All November 23, 2008 From the Associated Press: Recent Comments: Concretes — by Kyle Bennett on Mon, December 1, 2008 at 05:40 "Abstractions connect — by Aaron on Sun, November 30, 2008 at 15:53 Kids Can Learn the Most Important Things — by Matt_L on Thu, November 27, 2008 at 23:37
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What did Ayn Rand mean by "Concrete-Bound Mentalities"?Submitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-11-27 05:22.
I think it is important not to allow the hi-jacking of concepts. I have seen a few folks apparently misunderstand what Ayn Rand meant by the term "concrete-bound mentalities." ( categories: )
New Government Programs Are Not the AnswerSubmitted by atlascott on Sat, 2008-11-22 13:15.
Any government program costs more taxpayer money. ( categories: )
Dr. Horrible's Sing Along BlogSubmitted by atlascott on Sat, 2008-10-11 14:45.
If you have not checked it out, have any kind of sense of humor and especially if you are a Joss Whedon fan, you owe it to yourself to check out Mutant Enemy's "Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog." Recent Comments: Heck yeah — by Luke H on Mon, October 13, 2008 at 12:09 Cool! I'm a fan for FireFly — by Aaron on Sat, October 11, 2008 at 08:34
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The Problem with AnarchySubmitted by atlascott on Tue, 2008-10-07 11:25.
Can an Anarchist explain how two people who have different conceptions of property rights, and a dispute involving property rights, might ~justly, reasonably, and logically~ settle their dispute in their Anarchic utopia? Recent Comments: Anarchists cannot answer — by Ron Good on Sat, October 11, 2008 at 21:57 Scott-
I've been all over — by Aaron on Sat, October 11, 2008 at 08:45 Flubberspine — by Billy Beck on Fri, October 10, 2008 at 16:00
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Sarah Palin - One of Us [Score the VP debate here]Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2008-10-03 02:43.
Just finished watching the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska and Senator Joe Biden. Recent Comments: I was very specific. — by atlascott on Tue, November 11, 2008 at 15:16 Long-winded isn't the issue, — by Aaron on Wed, October 15, 2008 at 11:09 Aaron — by Kyle Bennett on Tue, October 14, 2008 at 19:29
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SOLO-U.S. Press Release: Last-Minute Debate Advice for Sarah PalinSubmitted by atlascott on Wed, 2008-10-01 15:04.
SOLO-U.S. Press Release: Last-Minute Debate Advice for Sarah Palin Scott DeSalvo October 1, 2008 Dear Sarah: Recent Comments: Fun with electoral vote scenarios . . . — by William Scott Scherk on Fri, October 3, 2008 at 07:32 Marcus... — by Olivia on Thu, October 2, 2008 at 16:14 Olivia, Obama has had... — by Marcus on Thu, October 2, 2008 at 15:36
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Nationalized HealthcareSubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-09-25 16:03.
I had a few drinks with a limosine liberal friend of mine last night. We discussed nationalizing healthcare. Recent Comments: Mental health benefits get boost in bailout bill — by KevinOwen on Mon, October 6, 2008 at 21:17 Oh! hang on....just been — by Elijah on Wed, October 1, 2008 at 15:21 Scott, you raise some — by Elijah on Wed, October 1, 2008 at 15:19
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Attention Tea Lovers...Submitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-08-28 13:29.
I am trying to get off coffee and am weaning myself from it, and have started drinking the less-caffinated tea. I started with Liptons, like any ignorant. Recent Comments: Scott — by Sandi on Mon, September 1, 2008 at 23:32 THANK YOU! — by atlascott on Mon, September 1, 2008 at 15:24 Now now Mark — by gregster on Sun, August 31, 2008 at 14:07
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A Billion is A LotSubmitted by atlascott on Wed, 2008-08-27 21:25.
Floating around the Inbox... ##### The next time you hear a politician use the word "billion" in a casual manner, think about whether you want the "politicians" spending YOUR tax money. Recent Comments: Well, Scott...I can start — by Jeremy on Thu, August 28, 2008 at 11:54 Elijah — by atlascott on Thu, August 28, 2008 at 06:19 I almost makes you want to — by Elijah on Wed, August 27, 2008 at 18:46
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New Political PlatformSubmitted by atlascott on Mon, 2008-08-25 22:34.
$10,000 for each man, woman and child paid by the Federal government. 10% tax cut for those earning less than $100,000. 200% increase in taxes for all others, including corporations. Recent Comments: Obama is simply terrifiying — by atlascott on Tue, August 26, 2008 at 08:07 Ah. Okay then, thanks — by Newberry on Mon, August 25, 2008 at 16:55 Michael — by Lindsay Perigo on Mon, August 25, 2008 at 16:18
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Preserving the UnionSubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-08-14 20:29.
I have often wondered about the morality of "Preserving the Union"--in other words, a war to keep two or more geographic areas with cultural or subcultural differences a single contiguous political un Recent Comments: Putin and Russia are suspect — by atlascott on Fri, August 15, 2008 at 07:30 Indeed... — by Robert on Fri, August 15, 2008 at 07:24 Like most of the World's — by Elijah on Thu, August 14, 2008 at 16:56
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois - Bastion of Integrity, Part IISubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-08-07 16:16.
In the last 35 years, 28 current or ex-aldermen have been convicted of crimes: 1. Fred Hubbard (2nd), convicted in 1973 2. Joseph Jambrone (28th), 1973 3. Casimir J. Staszcuk (13th), 1973 Recent Comments: 10 3/4% sales tax--more on booze and cigs — by atlascott on Fri, August 8, 2008 at 08:30 Yes, Vegas is a splendid — by Elijah on Fri, August 8, 2008 at 03:01 Great news, Atlascott — by Callum McPetrie on Fri, August 8, 2008 at 02:48
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Calvin Coolidge - The Best American President?Submitted by atlascott on Sat, 2008-08-02 17:13.
President Calvin Coolidge, on the White House lawn, 1924 "This country needs every ounce of its energy to restore itself. The costs of government are all assessed upon the people. ( categories: )
Where Relationships and Commerce CollideSubmitted by atlascott on Sat, 2008-08-02 00:36.
There is alot to be said for not introducing any elements of friendship in commerce...to wit: Girlfriend collides into a concrete median in Scott's $35,000 vehicle. Recent Comments: Hey Scott - this kind of — by Lance Moore on Sat, August 9, 2008 at 15:46 Scott... — by Olivia on Sat, August 9, 2008 at 15:18 Sort of — by atlascott on Sat, August 9, 2008 at 08:56
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Something for Nothing Results In...Well...Nothing...Submitted by atlascott on Tue, 2008-07-29 13:44.
Reality shows remain unbelievably popular here in the U.S. Recent Comments: Agreed Kasper. — by Robert on Fri, August 1, 2008 at 12:42 From split economy to split morality — by Kasper on Thu, July 31, 2008 at 19:22 Sure has. — by Olivia on Thu, July 31, 2008 at 19:14
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A Nation Divided from the Inside: Black Supremacist and Hate-Monger Renee Marie Humiliates Colorado on Eve of Independence DaySubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-07-03 14:10.
It is tradition for the State of the City's address in Denver, Colorado to be preceded by a singing of the national anthem of the United States of America, "The Star Spangled Banner". Recent Comments: It is typical... — by Robert on Sun, July 6, 2008 at 10:06 Happy July the 4th! — by Marcus on Fri, July 4, 2008 at 04:05 As silly as it sounds... — by Marcus on Fri, July 4, 2008 at 02:54
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The Humiliation of MediocritySubmitted by atlascott on Mon, 2008-05-19 23:18.
Call it hubris. Call it tooting my own horn. Call it what you will. Recent Comments: Well — by Callum McPetrie on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 20:44 Mr. Cocksman — by Olivia on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 22:54 Good for you Scott! God — by Mark Hubbard on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 22:48
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SOLO-US Op-Ed: Wave of Disinformation on Jeremiah Wright Overshadows the IssueSubmitted by atlascott on Tue, 2008-03-18 02:34.
If John McCain regularly attended a church and considered his priest a spiritual advisor and a member of his campaign, and his priest said the following: Recent Comments: Morris — by Leonid on Sun, March 30, 2008 at 12:55 Emphatically no! — by Morris on Sun, March 30, 2008 at 00:29 Morris,racism is colour-blind — by Leonid on Sat, March 29, 2008 at 12:49
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PROOF POSITIVE: Abridgement of Freedom in the Name of "Security" Is Always AbusedSubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2008-03-06 03:14.
From the Associated Press: Recent Comments: Conditional Scott — by gregster on Sun, March 9, 2008 at 16:09 Utterly agree... — by Robert on Fri, March 7, 2008 at 11:08 "Evidence gained not — by atlascott on Fri, March 7, 2008 at 07:01
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Temptation in the Garden of CommerceSubmitted by atlascott on Wed, 2008-02-13 14:40.
Man is a psychological/emotional combination of many elements defined and not yet defined. But common in us all is the logical desire to maximize what we get for what we give. ( categories: )
Which Democrat Will or Would You Choose?Submitted by atlascott on Wed, 2008-02-13 03:35.
It looks like a McCain versus Obama race. Recent Comments: The Saddamite dream-ticket! — by Lindsay Perigo on Thu, February 21, 2008 at 13:30 Jeff... — by mvardoulis on Thu, February 21, 2008 at 12:38 "At least four years of — by jriggenbach on Wed, February 20, 2008 at 11:38
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WHY? What's the point? The limits of tolerance in the face of irrationalitySubmitted by atlascott on Sun, 2007-12-30 18:42.
Kevin Owen is an avowed Scientologist, and so by definition, holds beliefs which are the exact opposite of Objectivism. His "contributions" amount to constructing a Scientologist pulpit on SOLO. Recent Comments: greek — by unsub on Wed, September 10, 2008 at 15:55 WHY? What's the point? — by KevinOwen on Sat, January 5, 2008 at 19:14 NickOtani'sNeo-Objectivism — by NickOtani on Fri, January 4, 2008 at 09:44
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ATTENTION ALL SOLOISTS!!! Support Freedom of Speech over Islamic Tyranny!!!!!Submitted by atlascott on Sat, 2007-12-08 18:05.
Conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage has had CAIR, the Counsel on American and Islamic Relations, and a known-terrorist front, contact his sponsors because Savage was 'telling it like it i Recent Comments: the Peikoff-Savage taping — by Erik on Sun, December 9, 2007 at 10:50 Go Savage — by Erik on Sat, December 8, 2007 at 18:22 Elijah... — by James S. Valliant on Sat, December 8, 2007 at 18:07
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Picasa 2--Google--How do I Love Thee?Submitted by atlascott on Sat, 2007-12-08 17:15.
Picasa 2 is a free download from Google. Recent Comments: Picasa Instructions — by atlascott on Wed, June 25, 2008 at 07:20 Thanks for that — by Rosie on Wed, June 25, 2008 at 05:25
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Join the Peter Cresswell Fan Club!Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2007-12-07 04:34.
I did! And you should, too! Honestly, read his articles and posts! This is a guy who "gets it!" Recent Comments: It Could Be Said - That An Excellent Architect — by Sandi on Fri, December 7, 2007 at 01:48 Agreed, and the beer club — by Mark Hubbard on Thu, December 6, 2007 at 20:59 In — by Elijah Lineberry on Thu, December 6, 2007 at 20:53
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Amazing Scientific Breakthrough: Skin Cells Converted to Stem Cells!Submitted by atlascott on Thu, 2007-11-22 04:21.
"In a surprising advance that could sidestep the ethical debates surrounding stem cell biology, researchers have come much closer to a major goal of regenerative medicine, the conversion of a patient Recent Comments: Awesome news — by Erik on Thu, November 22, 2007 at 08:30 Mark, you definitely have a point! — by atlascott on Wed, November 21, 2007 at 21:01 Trouble is Atlas, the — by Mark Hubbard on Wed, November 21, 2007 at 20:54
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US Government Conspiracy to Court-Martial Hero MarinesSubmitted by atlascott on Thu, 2007-11-22 00:10.
Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, commented, “Every patriotic American has a stake in the outcome of this case. A U.S. ( categories: )
TRUISMS THAT AREN'TSubmitted by atlascott on Sat, 2007-09-29 08:55.
"In a free marketplace of ideas, the best ideas will rise to the top and false will be exposed." Except look at where we are. Rap music is hailed as the finest American art form. Recent Comments: But it is a slow process — by atlascott on Tue, October 16, 2007 at 13:11 Volition — by wngreen on Wed, October 10, 2007 at 12:14 "It might have been reading — by Guy Thomas Stanton on Mon, October 8, 2007 at 19:39
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Why Race Will Always MatterSubmitted by atlascott on Wed, 2007-08-08 04:12.
I grew up in a Latino and African American ghetto. I was a mild mannered, sky kid. I was picked on, and called out because of the color of my skin. Recent Comments: Sigh, that was a great piece — by dinther on Thu, November 1, 2007 at 12:15 Make no mistake... — by atlascott on Sat, August 11, 2007 at 19:50 gee sorry to hear that, that — by Jon Coster on Fri, August 10, 2007 at 20:39
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