Leaflet Descending

A positive "bias" or really a positive a...

2011-03-15T20:10:06.269-04:00

A positive "bias" or really a positive assumption based on race is what defines stereotyping.

It should be said that the reason "reverse ra...

2011-03-13T04:24:22.913-04:00

It should be said that the reason "reverse racism" or "reverse discrimination" doesn't exist, is because it's just racism or discrimination. It's just directed at a different race. Furthermore, when someone makes ANY assumption of ANYONE based on race, it's racism. Racism does traditionally denote a negative bias, but is a positive bias based on the same source any different?

video, not pictures ;) coming soon.

2011-03-12T12:19:04.456-05:00

video, not pictures ;) coming soon.

got any picture from Wednesday yet? All the ones I...

2011-03-12T11:08:38.642-05:00

got any picture from Wednesday yet? All the ones I've seen so far sucked!

Love all of you who participated in the tally rall...

2011-03-10T12:44:05.019-05:00

Love all of you who participated in the tally rally showing the hypocrisy of $cott and his cronies. Would a business man cut his revenue when expenses are mounting? The hypocrite does when he gives corporate tax breaks and then lays the burden on the workforce. Gadhafi $cott punishes his own workers. Rally your friends to vote! A 1% win for $cott made your vote worth 100 votes. A 2% vote would have put Sink as Gov and we wouldn't be fighting for our jobs. Only two more voters for each 100 would have made the difference!

Actually, "well-regulated" does not foll...

2011-02-01T12:44:34.794-05:00

Actually, "well-regulated" does not follow the current definition of the verb "regulate." In fact, regulation of a militia meant that members had to conform to a standard of equipment. For example, some of the Massachusetts Minutemen had to have a backpack (of sorts), 30 lead balls, a musket, a measured amount of powder, a method for carrying a small amount of water, and a few other items.

This is the extent of the term "regulated" as it was used at the time of writing. This is why certain troops were known as "regulars," being that their equipment and uniforms conformed to a standard among their group. Soldiers or militia known as "irregulars" did not have a set standard of dress or equipment.

"A well-regulated militia" is one of the more misinterpreted elements of the Second Amendment. It has nothing to do with gun control or restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms.

Here in reality, a phrase that says "well-reg...

2011-01-19T19:22:19.286-05:00

Here in reality, a phrase that says "well-regulated" that appears in a government document (i.e., the Constitution) obviously implies government regulation. Second, regulating the militia, by definition, would include regulating its weapons. Third, even the conservatives on the Supreme Court now ruled that the Second Amendment allows for gun control. Fourth, if the Second Amendment only allows for the government to regulate the militia, then that interpretation, by definition, excludes an individual right to bear arms.

There is nothing, even in a conservative interpretation of the Second Amendment, that prohibits gun control. The word "infringe" doesn't mean "any regulation." The Supreme Court has ruled that you have the right to bear arms, but nothing in that ruling or the Second Amendment says that you can't regulate that right to bear arms. It is completely legitimate, and in line with what the founders argued, to limit who can get a gun (murderers for example), what type of arms they can bear (no personal ownership of nuclear weapons) and where they can bear them (can't take them to the White House). No sane person could dispute this. The logic of what you are saying is that the government has no right to deny terrorists the right to own weapons. That's ludicrous by any measure.

The Declaration is not law and it has no legal authority. The Constitution, passed in 1788, has sole legal authority in the U.S. It allows for laws to be created under its authority, passed by Congress and the state and local governments, and it allows for judicial interpretation of its language and intent, as exercised solely by federal courts. There is no legal right under the Constitution to use violence to overthrow the U.S. government. This was completely settled as an issue during the Civil War. Advocating the use of weapons against democratically-elected government officials because you don't like them is terrorism, treason and sedition. It's also 100% un-American by every definition of America. The quote you cite from the Declaration does not suggest that violence is an acceptable way to deal with a government you don't like, it suggests that you use the ballot and elections to make those changes. The only time violence against government is ever legitimate is when that government uses illegitimate violence against its citizens. There are no examples of that happening in the present and to suggest otherwise is insanity.

"Gun control though, unlike gun-free zones, i...

2011-01-19T16:24:36.616-05:00

"Gun control though, unlike gun-free zones, is constitutional within the Second Amendment:

"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." "

The term "well regulated" does not imply government regulation. I see nothing in the Second Amendment which calls for gun control. If anything, it just calls for regulation of the organization as a whole. In other words, the founding fathers did not want a large number of independent vigilantes running around dishing out their "Texas Justice." The Second Amendment simply calls for a command structure within said militia.

"the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

I am not exactly sure what bastardization of reason would lead you to believe that "Gun control though, unlike gun-free zones, is constitutional within the Second Amendment." Any control or regulation of the People's right to bear arms is simply unconstitutional. Any law, regulation, or ordinance that would attempt to hinder in any way our right to access, own, or carry a firearm is an unjust law, and should be ignored or changed immediately.

In the Declaration of Independence, it states that "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it."

Response to: Rebellious Pagan Knight "A well...

2011-01-18T11:32:18.501-05:00

Response to: Rebellious Pagan Knight

"A well armed society is a polite society."

Apparently not; we have more gun availability and more gun-related deaths per capita than any other high-income populous countries <source

"If public colleges can limit my constitutional Rights to bear arms, which other rights may they limit?"

Private institutions may be able to limit rights but not public schools. What you are saying is called a slippery slope logical fallacy. Currently gun-free zones are limited to enforcement because they conflict with the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Also, I addressed this in the article, which you clearly have not read in its entirety.

You also forget why Benjamin Franklin intentionally used specific words like "temporary" and "little" in his language. Do you know what inspired Benjamin Franklin's quote?

Response to Anonymous:

"Uh... wouldn't 100% of gun-related homicides/suicides not occur if no guns were present?"

No, because some still have the endeavor to act (which you actually make a point about in the same comment later). However, that doesn't equate to having more guns available to students when evidence proves that more access to firearms amount to more deaths and that doesn't mean we should make it easier for them to accomplish these acts of violence.

If the students who were carrying weapons to counter the Odighizuwa shooter had opened fire there would have been more injuries or deaths. The statistics are related: A gun is 22 times more likely to be used in a completed or attempted suicide, criminal assault or homicide, or unintentional shooting death or injury than to be used in a self-defense shooting. (Kellermann, 1998, p. 263)

"Cho could just have easily just locked the doors and set the place on fire with a can of gas."

It's clear that Cho's intention was to use firearms - a student noticed how compelled he was by the columbine shooting. In no case should those who are diagnosed as mentally unstable have any access to firearms yet Cho was able to purchase a gun. If i had to choose though between a fire in a large college building with multiple exits or an angry gunman I would go with fire.

"'Gun free' zones do nothing but give these whack-jobs a place where they know law-abiding citizens will be unable to protect themselves."

It's clear you did not read the article, either -

"Gun Free Zones don't guarantee anything; The purpose of Gun Free Zones are to escalate punishments in the instances where a weapon is found or used in that specific perimeter. Gun Free Zones couldn't be enforced because that wouldn't be constitutional under the Commerce Clause."

"An estimated 41% of gun-related homicides an...

2011-01-18T01:46:12.348-05:00

"An estimated 41% of gun-related homicides and 94% of gun-related suicides would not occur under the same circumstances had guns not been present. "

Uh... wouldn't 100% of gun-related homicides/suicides not occur if no guns were present?

And no, more people would not have died if there were students who were lawfully carrying that day. You go from that quote to gun death stats that have nothing to do with one another. If each one of those rooms where students were trapped had one person with a weapon to defend themselves, you don't think they would stand a better chance against an armed assailant than with nothing at all?

A gun is not a magical thing that makes people want to do harm when they pick one up. Cho could just have easily just locked the doors and set the place on fire with a can of gas.

'Gun free' zones do nothing but give these whack-jobs a place where they know law-abiding citizens will be unable to protect themselves.

A well armed society is a polite society. If publ...

2011-01-17T23:32:05.219-05:00

A well armed society is a polite society.

If public colleges can limit my constitutional Rights to bear arms, which other rights may they limit? Shall they next ignore my Right to free speech? My Right to freedom from unlawful search and seizure?

To quote Benjamin Franklin : "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

I'm pretty sure Rick Scott plays this everyday...

2011-01-14T16:28:47.939-05:00

I'm pretty sure Rick Scott plays this everyday to test his ideological ideas and when that doesn't work he's playing SimCity destroying his cities with Godzilla and Tornadoes.

Your "retort" is entirely an ad-hominem ...

2011-01-05T22:59:19.494-05:00

Your "retort" is entirely an ad-hominem argument - which by definition is a logical fallacy unless you have somehow incurred a time machine and plan to become a sophist.

Although I do enjoy a fair deal of snark, I replied to every claim you had to say in your original comment. I have yet to see a critical response from you.

Game over.

I see. You are an amateur and resort to personal a...

2011-01-05T19:24:33.479-05:00

I see. You are an amateur and resort to personal attacks when confronted and apparently need a girl/boy friend. I get it now.

And the original comment still stands - you are even more intolerant of those you accuse of intolerance.

Oh HAI troll! I didn't call myself a hard hit...

2011-01-05T13:24:35.590-05:00

Oh HAI troll!

I didn't call myself a hard hitting journalist - you did. In case you didn't notice, this is a blog. (Psst - that means I write in my free time).

The post is a list of donors for Rick Scott's specific inaugural event, not a political party;
Corporate sponsorship to both parties is usually an endeavor instilled by the interests of business alone and not of the people who will be affected.

Donations to Rick Scott will be criticized; To financially endorse a candidate who campaigned against environmental and business regulation after being investigated for the third highest gov. fraud case in US history implies a purely fiscal and selfish incentive.

So no, you don't get to be tolerant of intolerance. You do however get to blow me. How's that for hard hitting journalism?

So slandering good companies who probably donated ...

2011-01-05T11:49:07.963-05:00

So slandering good companies who probably donated to BOTH parties makes you a hard hitting journalist? I think it just shows your myopic view of politics like most die-hard liberals I know. It seems to me that liberals are the ones who strive to stifle any kind of dissent that does not fit their point of view and shout down anyone speaking for the other side. Tolerance needs to go both ways!

"I'll tell you." (No, wait!) "W...

2011-01-05T07:07:59.801-05:00

"I'll tell you." (No, wait!) "Which deposition are you talking about"

Ha!!

Thank you both for your input, I am pleased that I...

2010-12-19T20:50:05.315-05:00

Thank you both for your input, I am pleased that I haven't been heckled instead (yes, I really expected it) and that there are also others that find giving is just.

Tallycast, I am quite the fan of your blog.

-Leaflet

I had a similar experience at a local Publix a few...

2010-12-16T22:08:31.532-05:00

I had a similar experience at a local Publix a few nights ago with two women who, while not homeless, were broke and trying to feed their children. They had bags of food, thanks to a gift card from a local church, but were on the other side of town from their home. It was a very cold night and the store was getting ready to close. Giving them a ride wasn't on my agenda that evening but slipping them some money for a cab trip was. We talked for a few moments and I heard how tough life was on the edge. That $20 investment (along with two quarters for the pay phone) made a small change and while was not that significant to me, was huge for them.

There a lot of folks down on their luck right now. I'm not much on organized charity but think that direct giving is a good thing. Thanks for your post and thanks for your spirit.

Thank you for sharing this and helping raise aware...

2010-12-13T13:12:52.080-05:00

Thank you for sharing this and helping raise awareness about homelessness. People seem to think that the homeless deserve to be in their situation because they did it to themselves. Having lived out of a car and storage bin before, i can say this is definitely not always the case.. and even if they did lead to their own homelessness through poor decisions, are they any less of a person for it? Life can take an unfortunate twist for any one of us, and it scares me just how many people lose sight of this.

When people started laughing during the screening of "Louie" at the student films this past week, I was very saddened. If any of them found themselves on the street with no food and money to speak of, i don't think they'd find it a laughing matter when some young punks come up and throw change at them or degrade/exploit them singing a birthday song just to get $5.

also, this video is a perfect example of what i saw in India/Nepal, and how generosity can make such a difference in someone's life. thank you, Sarah, on behalf of those who've been homeless before and those who still are now. the world needs more kindness in it like you showed this fellow human being.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=464334032902&oid=305516332017

HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEEEE...

2010-11-24T21:16:19.632-05:00
HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEEEEEEEN! And they're gonna happen to you, and you, and you, and you! Whoa, Nelly!
People of Tallahassee, heed this warning: Twisted tail! A thousand eyes! TRAPPED FOREVER!
Beware! Beware! Time is short! Epa! Epa! EEEEEEEEPAAAAAAAA!!! Believe me! BELIEVE ME!
Thanks for listening!

The Rent... Is too god damn high! And there will b...

2010-11-23T19:02:48.121-05:00
The Rent... Is too god damn high! And there will be little puppies for everyone! Don't forget to spray and/or neuter your pets!

It's 80 degrees in Florida... why are you wear...

2010-11-22T13:12:09.939-05:00
It's 80 degrees in Florida... why are you wearing winter clothes!

FIRST! Ok, I got that out of the way. 1. Nerds/G...

2010-11-19T21:14:22.551-05:00
FIRST!

Ok, I got that out of the way.

1. Nerds/Geeks/Techies normally have a better understanding of their surrounds because of the people always waiting to knock on their door for some ridiculous stuff crap that someone can all illegal. Aside from that fact, NGTs (hehe... I patent that!)are notably able to correctly use the approximate conjunctions and return commands to solve stupid loops.

2. I personally don't have anything against gays. NGTs and Gays will always out rank the church by at least 30 levels.

3. I steal and share my interwebs. Tux is my best friend, If it wasn't for Tux, There wouldn't be an interwebs to begin with. 80% of the core network foundations is Linux driven. Support your GNU/GPL Open Source! Legal politicians love to use the words 'Nothing is free'. They can eat those words. There wouldn't be a Facebook or webblog without Open Source. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates would have had you kissing their shoes before you could post or do to network resources.
www.fon.com - Resources and small steps to a simple free wifi blanket!

4. NGT's will aways think openly about the interwebs because it's nothing they look upon as profit.

5. Who has the right to decide what makes you different let alone that one person for being different and penalizing them for being different. People with high health risks get better benefits than my Gay friends. That's not saying much since High Risk people don't get much either.

I'm a Geek and I'm liberal.

Great Job Nice production values I'd say you ...

2010-11-14T16:17:40.108-05:00
Great Job

Nice production values
I'd say you are definitely ready for prime time.

I used to be operations manager of a TV station in Stuart - I've had far less talented production people put a lot of content online.

Good Job - Stephanie? - I'm Rick the cartoonist - we met at Roots Camp