Ghost Orca
@ghostorca.bsky.social
Former corporate lawyer. Vietnam resident. History, philosophy, skiing, climbing, food and above all, Buddhism
It is undoubtedly grounds for considering a person's qualifications for a job. It is never grounds for dehumanizing somebody.
December 5, 2024 at 11:26 AM
It is undoubtedly grounds for considering a person's qualifications for a job. It is never grounds for dehumanizing somebody.
He's an educated and competent adult. That's is about as much as one can hope for.
December 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM
He's an educated and competent adult. That's is about as much as one can hope for.
In the end, Wiesel's humanitarianism didn't extend to Palestinians. And that damaged his legacy.
November 24, 2024 at 7:02 AM
In the end, Wiesel's humanitarianism didn't extend to Palestinians. And that damaged his legacy.
Well, it's a general standard. I'm not an expert on the details they might use as a proof standard. But there is deliberate and systemic destruction of a protected class, that's the general definition.
November 21, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Well, it's a general standard. I'm not an expert on the details they might use as a proof standard. But there is deliberate and systemic destruction of a protected class, that's the general definition.
Agreed. But in this case they won't "get" anything, realistically. I'm just suggesting analytically there is substantial proof for genocide.
November 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Agreed. But in this case they won't "get" anything, realistically. I'm just suggesting analytically there is substantial proof for genocide.
There is a case for genocide. I am not sure I agree with your analysis.
November 21, 2024 at 1:55 PM
There is a case for genocide. I am not sure I agree with your analysis.
Started graduate school in philosophy. Switched to law school and let that kill me instead
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Started graduate school in philosophy. Switched to law school and let that kill me instead
Quite right. Fine to be a free thinker. But that might not be the best type to manage the massive FDA.
November 17, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Quite right. Fine to be a free thinker. But that might not be the best type to manage the massive FDA.
This is true. However I'm a US citizen living abroad (Vietnam). For me, marriage is largely the reason but nobody is obliged to "stay" in their home country to make it better. Many things come before country for me.
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
This is true. However I'm a US citizen living abroad (Vietnam). For me, marriage is largely the reason but nobody is obliged to "stay" in their home country to make it better. Many things come before country for me.
The best possible outcome is that American voters learn hard lessons on what Trump style authoritarianism brings. I don't wish hardship on anyone, but if it leads to people recognizing Trumpism brings failure, that's positive.
November 16, 2024 at 12:59 PM
The best possible outcome is that American voters learn hard lessons on what Trump style authoritarianism brings. I don't wish hardship on anyone, but if it leads to people recognizing Trumpism brings failure, that's positive.
Republicans govern every branch of government. It is a mandate. I don't like it, but I believe that Americans should get exactly what they voted for.
November 16, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Republicans govern every branch of government. It is a mandate. I don't like it, but I believe that Americans should get exactly what they voted for.
As an old attorney, from the US, I have mixed feelings. A good dose of lawlessness and corruption might be exactly what Americans need to wisen up.
November 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM
As an old attorney, from the US, I have mixed feelings. A good dose of lawlessness and corruption might be exactly what Americans need to wisen up.
Because he needs to build those beach resorts in Gaza.
November 15, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Because he needs to build those beach resorts in Gaza.
She supports Putin. Thus she supports war.
November 15, 2024 at 9:24 AM
She supports Putin. Thus she supports war.
Wonder what AI could do with that
November 13, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Wonder what AI could do with that
Twitter is a cesspool of hate. I don't want a social community like that.
November 13, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Twitter is a cesspool of hate. I don't want a social community like that.
Well it's interesting. History has a lot of different definitions. The ancient Greeks thought history written had to be contemporaneous and personal. Writing history as past events, records, or statistics would not have made sense to them.
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Well it's interesting. History has a lot of different definitions. The ancient Greeks thought history written had to be contemporaneous and personal. Writing history as past events, records, or statistics would not have made sense to them.
That's so environmentally irresponsible.
November 13, 2024 at 8:16 AM
That's so environmentally irresponsible.