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Help waterboard Brad Spangler to stop torture

I saw this idea on Daily Kos and I’m willing to give it a try personally. As you ought to be aware, the US Congress has voted to confer a fake aura of legislative legitimacy on Bush administration torture programs.

This shit can not be allowed to stand. It’s morally wrong and can not be tolerated by any who consider themselves fundamentally in line with the libertarian values of the American Revolution and the long-standing if nonetheless imperfect American commitment to simple human decency.

I want to get waterboarded. In order to call attention to this heinous practice and make it the subject of broader public condemnation, I believe it needs to be shown to people. I’m volunteering in order for it to be so shown — online, as a video. These are the sort of dark times that demand a Gandalf to stand before the Balrog and shout “You shall not pass!“. That’s not me, but I can take my best shot at it.

Here’s the plan…

I’m asking for the following volunteers:

1) A lawyer to help us put together all of the appropriate waivers and confirm we can do this without government intervention.
2) A psychiatrist or other trained mental health professional to confirm for all interested parties that I am not acting on any self destructive impulse or urge to do myself harm. I’m not. This is a political statement.
3) A doctor or certified paramedic willing to stand by and administer treatment if it looks like things have gone to far.
4) A videographer to document it.
5) At least one trusted friend willing to help me — by torturing me.

If this comes together, I will get waterboarded soon and we’ll be able to get the video uploaded to YouTube, Google Video or wherever. Contact me if you’re able to help.

UPDATE: Quipped truegodofwar over at the Digg post for this blog entry:

It’s people like this that undermine americans confidence in our leader.Â

Damn straight.

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The Left, the Market and the Struggle for Socialism

More evidence that a re-alignment of sorts is already underway… Here’s some genuinely thought-provoking material from SolidarityEconomy.net: The Left, the Market and the Struggle for Socialism

To truly build a powerful revolutionary left, we must recognize that the market is not simply synonymous with Low Road capitalism.

The market is an achievement of human civilization that both predates capitalism and will persist for a long time even if capitalism is replaced by another system. It is truly system neutral - a place where politics and different values contend for influence and hegemony. Capitalism has taken the power of the market as a tool for its influence to new heights, and demonstrated the cruelty of its â€œmarket reality.â€ A socialist society would use the power of the market to extend democracy and promote sustainable development.

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An inconvenient fact

Since Americans are more likely to be shot by police than killed by terrorists, I quizzically await the War on Law Enforcement.

Perhaps Dunkin’ Donuts has weapons of mass destruction…

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Excuse me, Mr. President ???

In his eagerness to cover his own ass from war crimes charges through legislative hanky-panky, George W. Bush has implied that explosives brought down the World Trade Center towers. Quote follows:

For example, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed described the design of plane attacks on building inside the U.S. and how operatives were directed to carry them out. That is valuable information for those of us who have the responsibility to protect the American people.

He told us the operatives had been instructed to ensure that the explosives went off at a point that was high enough to prevent people trapped above from escaping.

This does not seem like an inconsequential point.

Hat tip to Veterans for 911 Truth.

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Sheldon Richman: Libertarian Class Analysis

Those with an interest in libertarian class theory, as originally iterated by early 19th century French liberals, should not miss Sheldon Richman’s new article, Libertarian Class Analysis. It makes an excellent introduction to the topic. For further reading from a more radical perspective, see Agorist Class Theory.

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George Bush is an Islamic Fundamentalist

Thanks to Adem Kupi for pointing out another great song — George Bush is an Islamic Fundamentalist. by Casetteboy & DJ Rubbish (and featuring Bill Clinton on sax).

George Bush is an Is-lam-ic fun-da-ment-alist, ob-vi-ous-ly.

Trained by Al Qah-hee-da in the heart of Texas
to fight for the faithful army.

He’s now in the process of unit-ing the rest of the world
against the good ole US of A.

The land of the free will come crashing down
if he has his way.

…

Now at this point, I would ask you all to sing along with the chorus normally,
if it wasn’t for the fact that there are cameras on the premises and the CIA might be requisitioning the tapes at any time.

So, I recommend that under all circumstances,
catchy though this number is,
you do not sing along,
you do not even smile

I recommend the most you do is tap your feet,
and you do that at your own risk.

George Bush is an Is-lam-ic fun-da-ment-alist, ob-vi-ous-ly.

More lyrics here. Download it in WMA format here.

For more on conspiracy theories, consult Roderick Long.

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The President’s Dead

No, really — sort of. As Best Week Ever explained, it’s kind of a metaphorical reference to:

…Bushâ€™s typical lack of charisma or intelligence…

…at least, in the context of the song The President’s Dead [mp3] reviewed here.

And while you’re at Best Week Ever, don’t forget to thank them for the public service of, ahem, turning you on to Lindsay Lohan’s vagina. Even if it isn’t the best pose, she’s still Lindsay Lohan.

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