History Breeds Futility
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Fear is the foundation of most governments.
-John Adams
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| Saturday, January 07, 2006
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| MAKING THE CASE |
CENTER FOR ORGANIZED DECEPTION
Here, then, is one line of reasoning*:
We have not been attacked by terrorists since September 11. Therefore, all measures taken by the president, such as illegal domestic surveillance and outsourced torture, have been effective in preventing another attack.
I believe this line of reasoning is supported by the precedent established in Lisa v. Homer. Here is the relevant citation:
Homer: Not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol must be working like a charm.
Lisa: That's specious reasoning, Dad.
Homer: Thank you, dear.
Lisa: By your logic I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.
Homer: Oh, how does it work?
Lisa: It doesn't work.
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: It's just a stupid rock.
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: But I don't see any tigers around, do you? [Homer thinks of this, then pulls out some money]
Homer: Lisa, I want to buy your rock. [Lisa refuses at first, then takes the exchange]
-THE MANAGEMENT
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