Like you, I don't much care for gratuitous violence and vandalism, I do hope to see some serious protesting come to a seat of government most every where. I tend to think the default postilion for humanity is freedom, and it does seem that good people every where have had enough of this "ruling" we've been putting up with for far too long now.
Every problem I can think of has government at the root. Leave people alone, protect them from outside threats, and provide a mechanism to solve disputes. That's the extent of good government. Servants without proper controls soon think they are the masters, and power goes to their heads. After what...? 10,000 years? It seems humans will never learn.
Conder Token. These Conder tokens were privately minted during a period of coin shortage in Britain and were used as a form of currency and political propaganda. The "End of Pain" token was produced by loyalists who opposed Paine's views and sought to discredit him, portraying him as a traitor and a threat to the established order. Despite being reviled in England, Paine was celebrated in the United States as a founding father, and these tokens were sometimes imported and circulated there, serving as political statements during the emerging American political debates between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
The phrase "May the knave of Jacobin clubs never get a trick" is a political pun found on a British "Conder" token from the late 18th century, issued during the French Revolution.The token's reverse bears this inscription, which plays on the card game whist, where a "knave" (jack) is a specific card, and "getting a trick" means winning a round. The phrase is a mocking reference to Thomas Paine, who was a prominent figure associated with the radical Jacobin Club in France. The term "knave" alludes to Paine's role as a leader within the Jacobin Club, while "never get a trick" signifies the hope that he would fail in his revolutionary endeavors and political influence. This sentiment reflects the opposition to Paine and the French Revolution held by many in Britain and the United States, particularly by Federalists who viewed the Jacobins as dangerous radicals.
Indonesia needs a Thomas Paine.
Revolutions and overthrowing governments are long overdue
Thanks Gent! No worries. Texans are built for trouble. I have a couple months' worth of supplies and Molotov cocktails mixed to go on the balcony, and machete and hatchet at the ready. The rest is just boiling the oil to dump on the mob. And that's just my primary line of defense. :)
And yes, Mrs. FarSide is just a little nervous watching me cackling while I put everything in place.
When half your 300 bucks/month gets peeled out of your hands by a bunch of privileged jerks who give themselves bennies per month that you work a full year to get, you get a little peeved. Then when the bastids mock and mangle you for being upset, it's enough to get you riled up a bit. It will be interesting to see where this goes.
Love the "Mr. Roberts" clip. Haven't seen that in ages.
Actually, I was thinking of the "homemade whisky" and putting marbles in the captain's overhead. After reviewing you original clip, I paid closer attention to the actors and the fact that the overhead was made of wood, not steel. It was then I realized my faux pas and immediately went to cultural confession. I also went back and rewatched both "Mr. Roberts" and "Jaws". It occurred to me that I hadn't seen either in decades.
Like you, I don't much care for gratuitous violence and vandalism, I do hope to see some serious protesting come to a seat of government most every where. I tend to think the default postilion for humanity is freedom, and it does seem that good people every where have had enough of this "ruling" we've been putting up with for far too long now.
Every problem I can think of has government at the root. Leave people alone, protect them from outside threats, and provide a mechanism to solve disputes. That's the extent of good government. Servants without proper controls soon think they are the masters, and power goes to their heads. After what...? 10,000 years? It seems humans will never learn.
Our Man in Jakarta.
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I could do a lot worse than a Graham Greene sequel. Cheers!
There is a madness in avarice, one which The Treasure of the Sierra Madre illuminates to perfection.
Be safe.
Indeed, wealth and desire will drive strong souls to ruin. Greed and the law have long arms.
Thank you, will do.
Hope you laid in supplies, mate. Could be a slog. Watch out for the floaters.
Worst case scenario, I could stay sotted for an entire month without opening the door. I know because I do it regularly.
Buckaroo up Bonzo!
I think you're mixing up several movie characters, but let's run with it!
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Conder Token. These Conder tokens were privately minted during a period of coin shortage in Britain and were used as a form of currency and political propaganda. The "End of Pain" token was produced by loyalists who opposed Paine's views and sought to discredit him, portraying him as a traitor and a threat to the established order. Despite being reviled in England, Paine was celebrated in the United States as a founding father, and these tokens were sometimes imported and circulated there, serving as political statements during the emerging American political debates between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
The phrase "May the knave of Jacobin clubs never get a trick" is a political pun found on a British "Conder" token from the late 18th century, issued during the French Revolution.The token's reverse bears this inscription, which plays on the card game whist, where a "knave" (jack) is a specific card, and "getting a trick" means winning a round. The phrase is a mocking reference to Thomas Paine, who was a prominent figure associated with the radical Jacobin Club in France. The term "knave" alludes to Paine's role as a leader within the Jacobin Club, while "never get a trick" signifies the hope that he would fail in his revolutionary endeavors and political influence. This sentiment reflects the opposition to Paine and the French Revolution held by many in Britain and the United States, particularly by Federalists who viewed the Jacobins as dangerous radicals.
Indonesia needs a Thomas Paine.
Revolutions and overthrowing governments are long overdue
Thanks Gent! No worries. Texans are built for trouble. I have a couple months' worth of supplies and Molotov cocktails mixed to go on the balcony, and machete and hatchet at the ready. The rest is just boiling the oil to dump on the mob. And that's just my primary line of defense. :)
And yes, Mrs. FarSide is just a little nervous watching me cackling while I put everything in place.
When half your 300 bucks/month gets peeled out of your hands by a bunch of privileged jerks who give themselves bennies per month that you work a full year to get, you get a little peeved. Then when the bastids mock and mangle you for being upset, it's enough to get you riled up a bit. It will be interesting to see where this goes.
Love the "Mr. Roberts" clip. Haven't seen that in ages.
Jaws, not Mr. Roberts
Are you sure? It's got that McHale's Navy vibe to it.
Actually, I was thinking of the "homemade whisky" and putting marbles in the captain's overhead. After reviewing you original clip, I paid closer attention to the actors and the fact that the overhead was made of wood, not steel. It was then I realized my faux pas and immediately went to cultural confession. I also went back and rewatched both "Mr. Roberts" and "Jaws". It occurred to me that I hadn't seen either in decades.