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'President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed investors’ concerns over land expropriation without ...

RobBlair comments on May 16, 2019:

Pretty sure they all say the same thing before nationalizing foreign investments.

And you think your day is bad?

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

With Major Tom playing in the background - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjYLRLwphcs

The Mark Steyn Show with George Papadopoulos, part one - YouTube

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

“I don’t have any reason to believe and I don’t think there’s any reason in the record to conclude that Mr. Papadopoulos had any desire to aid Russia in any way, to do anything that was contrary to the national interest,” said Judge Randolph D. Moss, a Barack Obama appointee. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/12/george-papadopoulos-says-mueller-report-shows-i-wa/ This stinks

This is the smartest idea I've heard from any government in a long while.

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

The inherent risk is that the state government might recognize that it is entirely useless and unnecessary. This was the growing concern for the Federal government during the shut down. The news kept trying to recognize problems, like garbage disposal around national monuments and citizens kept solving those problems.

What is the price of free speech?

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

The price for holding to free speech is to be exposed to other people's exercise of free speech. To put it another way, if I am allowed to speak hatefully to others, I should also allows other to speak hatefully to me. I use hate here to make the argument against limiting "hate" speech. Better words would be antagonistic, aggressive, hostile, etc..

Question.

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

A small group of dissidents within a country starts shelling their neighbors. The nation responds with force to defend against the shelling. However, a much larger nation decides that they need to provide a "peace enforcement" operation in defense of the small group of dissidents (their political allies). This peace enforcement expands into a larger war and defeats the home country's military on multiple fronts. The dissidents ethnically cleanse the territories that they conquer by burning the villages of the native populations. Under a later cease fire, the larger nation promotes the gained territories to new nation status in a territorial dispute with the home country. This of course happened in August 2008 between Georgia and Russia. I don't know what Georgia could have done differently (they were pursuing NATO membership at the time), but it did not go well for them. For Israel - Iran, and all "just" wars, the following questions must be answered: - Does the nation have authority to engage in war? - Can they win? - Is peace the goal? - Will damages from inaction exceed damages done during war? - Have other options been exhausted?

In the trial of the sex slave cult NXIVM, testimony was heard yesterday of illegal campaign ...

RobBlair comments on May 15, 2019:

Not a slam dunk - what was the quid pro quo that they received in return? People have linked Neo nazis and pro russians to Trump. In return Trump has denounced NNs and has supported the Ukrainians in defense against the Russians. ie no quid pro quo. When did the Feds know about this illegal activity? Was there a call of restraint from above? What was the timing? They talk about being chased out of Arkansas because they didn't pay off Bill Clinton's people. This Nexium cult seems like a smaller Scientology wanna be.

FARM ATTACK 09/05/2019, Schweizer Reneke, North West.

RobBlair comments on May 14, 2019:

Warning shots should be to the center of mass of any intruder in your house.

Despite proliferating doomsday scenarios, it's yet to arrive The good news is that the ...

RobBlair comments on May 14, 2019:

"If I knew that tomorrow was the end of the world, I would plant an apple tree today" - attributed to Martin Luther

It’s been the plan all along, of course.

RobBlair comments on May 13, 2019:

This is the kind of guy that would kill his mother to get his name in the paper. Thanks New York - Here's Nadler disparaging himself with delusions of adequacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsCbLSqz85s Not an R in his alphabet

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

RobBlair comments on May 12, 2019:

Seeing as there are more of us Scots here in the states, we better be careful not to tilt the Atlantic towards us. Aigne saor

The disappearance of nuance from natural interactions in society is quite troubling.

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

Do not judge or you will be judged. We often think that the judgment upon us will come from outside. But, for many, if we point fingers and criticize others without any sense of forgiveness and redemption, those criticisms often become the voice in your head that winds up condemning your own actions. As a young adult I was happy to criticize parents who weren't able to settle their children in public places (my kid will never behave that poorly in public). Now, as a parent of two, I stand self-condemned but for forgiveness.

Defending yourself against a home invader is now a criminal offense in Canada, where ...

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

Sounds good. Let's make sure the cops go immediately to jail as well if they ever pull out their weapons. Good for the goose and all. - here's a list https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_Canada

To Communists...

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

Now you can share them with that special someone. https://dicksbymail.com/products/bag-of-dicks

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

I guess we found who the monkey was in Danny Baker's old company picture. The idea that a conservative would call a pro-life agenda barbaric does seem a bit odd. I know the conservatives in Canada have surrendered to killing their unborn but to mischaracterize it as barbaric seems to be in exact opposition to conserving. What are actual conservatives called in the UK? Are there any? London bridges...

Are there any reasonable Democrats left in the US House?

RobBlair comments on May 9, 2019:

Reasonable Democrats don't make the news. Of course, moderate Muslims don't prevent terrorism either. And all democrats can be counted on when bad, freedom losing legislation comes up for a vote. As an example, my senator Bob Casey, whose dad was known for his pro-life position from the left, was happy to add his vote to Obamacare which is federally funding abortions. Had he said a thing, he would have controlled the super majority vote. Recently, when his vote doesn't matter, he voted for a pro-life measure (children born alive act?). Of course the voters are fairly unreasonable too seeing as he was re-elected for doing nothing for his state.

STEM School students walk out of planned vigil, frustrated by political talk They were frustrated...

RobBlair comments on May 9, 2019:

They still don't get it. Putting a politician on the stage at this kind of an event is abhorrent.

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

RobBlair comments on May 9, 2019:

I've always felt the proper etiquette to a bad offensive joke was an offensive responding joke. Something like - "Oh Danny, Looks like you're confusing a picture of your nephew with the royal family again." Oh Britain how you have fallen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKaakjMVtyE Just watched Anthony Jeselnik's routines on Netflix. He's good at making you wonder what you won't laugh at.

Pennsylvania bill seeks to make state constitutional carry- [bearingarms.com]

RobBlair comments on May 9, 2019:

If only Philadelphia voters turned from their suffering and returned to an agenda of freedom.

Can putting our children on medication be causing more harm the good to society and them?

RobBlair comments on May 9, 2019:

The alternative to drugging children - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZSyTWSCafs

Im looking to find out if people would be interested in a group about how broken the medical system ...

RobBlair comments on May 8, 2019:

- Specific group on predetermined answer. I agree a lot with Hannity but I don't enjoy watching him. I think I understand what you are getting at. The general doctor has a general focus on our health. If anything specific is identified they immediately kick us to a specialist. The specialist deals only with their specialty and is potentially ignoring other symptoms. Where's Doogie Howser MD when you need him? It'd probably help to look at this from the doctor's point of view. They interview the witness (you) and listen for clues and discrepancies in your interview. They have the ability to order expensive x-rays and scans but first they need to eliminate the low hanging fruit. Where does it hurt? Did you travel out of state? Anybody in your family have similar problems? BP, weight, height, medical history. Are these answers true? The doctor knows that 90% of the time people with these answers have this problem. That problem can be cheaply treated with a drug. Here's your drug, let me know if anything changes and goodbye. Of course, 2% of the people with these answers have something drastic but it's expensive to diagnose and treat. Of course that won't be what the Dr focusses on. Doctors work on eliminating the cheapest and obvious problems first. I think WebMD is extremely valuable for people to explore before going to the doctors. That way they can evaluate themselves before the appointment.

Is fast food safe to eat?

RobBlair comments on May 8, 2019:

Who at the FDA and other agencies gets fire if they don't do their job? McDonalds loses market share and faces lawsuits for unsafe practices. I trust that McDonalds will want to protect their 79 year old reputation.

World’s insurance actuaries decide after the last 5 years climate change edges out cybersecurity ...

RobBlair comments on May 8, 2019:

Interesting perspective. Cyber security is a big concern to insurance companies as valuable data can be threatened on a state wide basis. As more people move to coastal areas that continue to be developed it is no surprise that insurance would provide a higher focus on these areas. Love to see the Feds get out of flood insurance. No insurance no payout - not the government's problem. Just like I don't use sewer water for drinking, I will not use the NYT for news.

Is absolutism a thing?

RobBlair comments on May 8, 2019:

sometimes

Chicago Statement: University and Faculty Body Support [thefire.org]

RobBlair comments on May 7, 2019:

Good information. Thanks,

Meanwhile, in Australia, the Left has egged its second conservative politician in 6 months (one of ...

RobBlair comments on May 7, 2019:

You Australians are so backwards. Don't you know you're supposed to light the bag of dog shit on fire? Amateurs

MSNBC reporter unwittingly discovers the right to keep and bear arms- [ammoland.

RobBlair comments on May 7, 2019:

Kerry Sanders is now going through a 6 month regiment of "guns are bad" training before they let him back on the air (sarcasm).

A conversation I had in my dream with someone.

RobBlair comments on May 7, 2019:

You as an individual are intrinsically important and valuable. Long term depression requires a solution to a problem that may or may not be known. I question if the problem is how you identify sexually. The same people who tell us gender is a social construct and tell us that gender can be fluid, then proceed to tell us that this fluid social construct, whatever that might be, is the cause and solution to your problems. That seems like a very unstable foundation to build your life from.

Is "Free Speech" a sacred Cow, or Shibboleth?

RobBlair comments on May 7, 2019:

Its a direction marker along a road pointing towards individualism and away from tyranny.

Religious CONFLICT Is Coming, Massive MOB In Sri Lanka, Muslim Indoctrination In Philadelphia - ...

RobBlair comments on May 6, 2019:

"I appeal to all Catholic and Christian brothers and sisters not to hurt even a single Muslim person because they are our brothers, because they are part of our religious culture," said Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, archbishop of Colombo. 3 people have been injured.

Woah... Trump DENOUNCED Censorship Retweeted Paul Joseph Watson And Lauren Southern - YouTube

RobBlair comments on May 6, 2019:

Facebook and Twitter have a right to their freedom of speech as well. The only government action, if any, should be to unveil what actions have been taken against their customers (increase transparency). The rest of the work needs to be done by the free market. The lemmings that stay on those platforms will either need to learn to swim or fail.

Be A Rooftop Korean Kurt Schlichter | May 02, 2019 12:01 AM We should all be ready to do our ...

RobBlair comments on May 6, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUQhs-UzYgU LA police were arresting Koreans for possessing firearms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6feugDWd6w Don't worry though, Maxine Waters is there to restore order.

An example of the government buying farm land and turning them into informal settlements for shack ...

RobBlair comments on May 6, 2019:

South Africa needs to reduce the number of farms so that they can develop the land into something worthwhile like a shanty town with prehistoric latrines. The lawless next to the lawful with minimal support from the "authorities." remove any structure built on the property immediately with zero tolerance. Prosecute trespassing. Clearly the only thing of value to these people is themselves. They need to be placed in confinement for some nominal period so they have incentive to not be thieves. The next door neighbor farm needs to get in on the action since they're next.

Diversity is total bullsht ?

RobBlair comments on May 5, 2019:

Diversity can be beneficial: 1. As the spice of life 2. Under a unifying liberal culture (All are equal and have rights) 3. Under a unifyling job (bad guys are coming and we need to kill them) Diversity outside of western culture is dysfunctional.

What do you think Mueller has to say beyond a 400 page document, he authored.

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

To the sheeple, that 400 page report only says what they are told it says. I confess that I haven't read the report so I am behaving a bit ba-ah-ah-ad.

Well I've broken my cherry on Reporting someone finally.

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

This one I assume - https://idw.community/group/NewsFromAllViews/post/35283/south-africa-s-zulu-nation-joins-white-farmers-in-fight-against-government-land-seizures-http?aid=39157 "They need to eliminate the Boers. They are trash." - Siggy So calling for the extermination of a race violates: 6. recognize that there is a difference between criticizing a politician, government, organization, religion or belief and attacking people. She was challenged. You reported. Seems appropriate to me. Maybe in the future when we see an attack on people like this we should immediately request an edit and note that that is inappropriate. I'm torn because I like a little back and forth. Won't be the last.

[twitter.com]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

I was wondering where those women empowerment gowns were coming from when I went to the Franklin Institute with my son.

Thou Shalt Not Read Outside the Righteous Approved Line......... Conservativism is Un News,

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

Here's an example of their fact checking - https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2019/facebook-users-are-posting-videos-of-themselves-lighting-wood-on-fire-to-spread-hoaxes-about-the-notre-dame-fire/ First, their site is slow (I can here the old modem blueping in the back as it tries to load a page from their site) Second, the article states "The videos are false, but they’re real." as part of their fact checking. (you should at least be giggling now). Third, they claim that experts told them "...it’s difficult to set anything on fire in the open air." This is falsifiable and, upon little review, false. As a structural engineer who knows "things," I would testify that heavy timber produces a char layer when exposed to fire which provides significant fire protection over typical stick build framing. No need to state it though when you can watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAw3ZZm77rc

[breitbart.com]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

It might be a fun experiment to pull in the most radical leftist links on FB. If they reject reasoned sources maybe the ad absurdum would provide profit? And besides, it was hopelessly distort any profile they have on me.

Stephen Colbert's tasteless attack on Dana Loesch and the NRA... [bearingarms.com]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

Love Dana Loesch! Who's this Colbert fella?

Over 5000 posters flood Johannesburg threatening Whites [newsoweto.co.za]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

It might be hopeless. Stefan Molyneux noted that a free society has never been sustained by a population with an average IQ less than 85. The Zulu king, who seems to have some smarts, might be insulated, but it looks like anyone with an IQ above 100 will either be the masters of this emerging slave state, dead or gone.

[zerohedge.com]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Such beautiful and necessary words.

Wow this article makes my blood boil.

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

So Sachs has bought into the idea that this land was seized from the native population and that returning this land will help right the historical wrong. Effectively, this is the same argument in the US for black reparations for slavery. Here's why this thinking is ignorant: - The original owners of the land and the people who allegedly stole the land are no longer alive. - Actual theft is important to establish. Any negotiated land sale or military conquest should be honored. - Trying to rewrite history is self destructive and a display of hubris. - The injustice caused by a government sweep of its sword held hand will never be outweighed by what little justice it seeks to amend. - This is just state sanctioned theft Unless you can match a group doctrine with an individual's behavior, do not associate the two. Saying communists are thieves would be appropriate since theft for the "common good" is arguably one of their tenants. Tying Jews to this foolishness discounts the Israeli's that were hired by the farmers to train them in self defense.

The point this guy makes at the end needs to be hammered home at all the colleges at which he, ...

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Not my teachers.

"South Africa’s Zulu nation joins white farmers in fight against government land seizures" ...

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

That's encouraging. He even recognizes the selfish motives appropriately.

Do you ever think the world will experience a state of peace?

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

War is down progress is up https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6743223/The-world-peaceful-fewer-people-dying-armed-conflicts-scientists-say.html But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44 (NIV) - Christians war is akusala - unskilled, evil - Buddhists Progress has been incredible and keeps getting better - https://www.humanprogress.org/ What was Stalin's religion (20 million killed)? What was Mao's (45 million killed)? You do yourself a disservice if you don't recognize the specific causes of violence.

NY food police shut down a seven-year old's lemonade stand.

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

7 years later and still just as stupid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L478SB2uoOM Why not exempt everything from onerous state regulations? Are lawyers in Albany somehow just superior masters? That $30 "health" permit does what exactly? Is the state now liable if the product is unhealthy? If they assume the authority should they not also receive the responsibility for the product? "We will continue to use our discretion" just opens the door to state sponsored malfeasance.

The ACLU is suing DC Police for searching a home without a warrant... [reason.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Good to see the ACLU hasn't abandoned all of their principles. https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/aclu-abandons-free-speech-embraces-progressive-advocacy/

Google dumps top female conservative for believing men can't be women... [thefederalist.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

"For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." Gen 3:4 (KJV) - Google execs probably don't realize the context of their delusion.

Measles quartine on cruise ship. [abc3340.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Clearly someone didn't get "cleared." Make them all pay for their own psychological torture as punishment... You say they do that already?!

Check it out.

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

A bunch of overpaid lawyers"... will examine recycling technology" Hey, what could go wrong? Because China doesn't want our plastics for "recycling" municipalities are being forced to incinerate plastics releasing harmful emissions - nope, unless the EPA disappeared since yesterday. Federal government not doing more - No Stop! You've screwed things up enough, I object! Plastic takes seconds to break down when incinerated and you even get a little juice added to the grid for the troubles. The reason why the "US" didn't "invest" in recycling is because its not an investment. Pretending that these people have anything to do with innovation, other than destroying it, is tragic. Yes indeed. They will take this challenge and turn it into an opportunity. Citizens will undoubtedly lose. Where is Veolia and Covanta? This is so one sided. https://www.civilbeat.org/2017/11/recycle-or-incinerate-the-battle-of-the-blue-bins/ Recycle aluminum, incinerate plastics.

What do you think of the Canadian government proposing to help canola oil farmers?

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

Intrinsic with government "help" is the punishment for those who pay for that help (taxpayers). The first question that will probably never be answered is "Why should government be involved?" To answer the OP question directly, they are helping the farmers because it gives them more power and people erroneously view it as a good thing.

Want empathy.

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 (NLT) There should be no surprise or shame for parents who expect from their children grandchildren.

‘Blind’ NYT guided by anti-Semites: Israeli cartoonist draws response to controversial sketch ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 30, 2019:

"The New York Times, a former newspaper ..." and "The New York Times and Democrats, but I repeat myself, ..." - Klavan Not offended at all. Frustrated that our form of Pravda remains a cited source by people that should know better. But reforming our press is a process that will take time.

Colorado's new red flag law illustrates the pitfalls of disarming people based on their future ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 30, 2019:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." Probable cause must be established against an unlawful act. Presumably, in this case, the unlawful act must be something along the lines of mentally ill and judged to be unsafe to themselves and/or the public. Colorado has no such standard outside of patients under supervision. Step one needs to be making it illegal for someone who has been adjudicated as a danger to themselves and the public due to metal illness from owning a weapon. Pennsylvania does have this criteria. Step two would then be issuing a warrant to take possession of the suspected firearms. And done - already on the books. Let's try some scenarios: 1. Crazy Mr. Plum threatened to shoot my son when he picked an apple off of his tree. And we're done. This is intimidation and its illegal. Laws are already on the books. 2. Uncle Joe is getting older and is losing his mental facilities. He's got some scary looking guns and we are concerned that he might be a danger to himself. Too bad. He is an independent person and gets the same rights as everyone else. Perhaps you should talk to him about your concerns? 3. An honorably discharged war veteran seemingly has a mental breakdown and is treated by the VA. Later he sends a vulgar diatribe to his Alma Mater which isn't verbally threatening but does contain a picture of him with a gun. The text is enough to encourage local police to increase security and notify the veteran's home police. Weeks later, police respond to yelling coming from the veteran's home. The veteran tells the police to go away, you don't have a warrant and then proceeds to shoot at the police killing one brave officer(father of two). A year later while standing on the grave of this brave officer, a wannabe Presidential candidate has his state pass legislation that would do absolutely nothing to prevent this gun violence but will ensure many more warrantless attempts to confiscate guns from lawful owners. No doubt more violence will ensue.

Pro-Brexit marchers in London today no mre than 25 specimens! One of whom asked us to join them ...