tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post4185743593037036750..comments2024-03-22T05:20:44.167-07:00Comments on The Disaffected Lib: The Rot in the Neoliberal OrderThe Mound of Soundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-62691671531660888912019-06-25T08:14:59.179-07:002019-06-25T08:14:59.179-07:00I suppose there's hope, John, that the economi...<br />I suppose there's hope, John, that the economic shock of a no-deal Brexit might bring the Brits back to their senses but, these days, there are no safe bets.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-31147517350332857672019-06-25T08:13:20.754-07:002019-06-25T08:13:20.754-07:00Racism does seem to be staging an international co...<br />Racism does seem to be staging an international comeback, Brian. I'm not sure what this portends but, along with the rise of autocracy, illiberal democracy coupled with the tenacious hold of neoliberalism, the failed model that will not die, it's worrisome.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-82759712444647168942019-06-24T19:46:41.322-07:002019-06-24T19:46:41.322-07:00The reference to Hayek caused to me contemplate wh...The reference to Hayek caused to me contemplate what reactions, if any, the Freedom Caucus types in America might have toward the practical application of a system of beliefs, now allied with theirs politically, by powers supported by their fellow travellers in Britain. That brought to mind Rumsfeld’s remark on the situation created when America brought freedom to Iraq.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07402794337521523610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-89199831911634571622019-06-24T19:14:58.768-07:002019-06-24T19:14:58.768-07:00Actually, I must differ. All of those things are ...Actually, I must differ. All of those things are still OK (as long as you have right skin tone, that is).Brian Dundashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300673678184473060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-28805261276428696772019-06-24T13:09:04.324-07:002019-06-24T13:09:04.324-07:00I'm not sure how to take that, John.<br />I'm not sure how to take that, John.<br /><br />The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-48059060858777471962019-06-24T12:38:53.351-07:002019-06-24T12:38:53.351-07:00"Freedom is messy.""Freedom is messy."John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07402794337521523610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-73612342170981987842019-06-24T11:50:39.863-07:002019-06-24T11:50:39.863-07:00"Praise Hayek & Pass the Soma!" That...<br />"Praise Hayek & Pass the Soma!" That does sum it up, PF.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-83479592317021673562019-06-24T11:05:56.938-07:002019-06-24T11:05:56.938-07:00“absenteeism,” “crying,” “unhealthy use of the Int...“absenteeism,” “crying,” “unhealthy use of the Internet,” “a desire for excitement and adventure,” “a desire for political or moral change,” “family or friends’ involvement in extremism” and “being at a transitional time of life.” <br /><br />In other words do not be either a normal teenager or a person who gives a damn about the world or others.<br /><br />Praise Hayek & Pass the Soma!<br /><br />PFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com