"Rejection of the Welfare State on behalf of abstract ideas of freedom is hardly convincing. The loss of the economic and political liberties which were the real achievement of the preceding two centuries may seem slight damage in a state capable of making the administered life secure and comfortable. If the individuals are satisfied to the point of happiness with the goods and services handed down to them by the administration, why should they insist on different institutions for a different production of different goods and services? And if the individuals are pre-conditioned so that the satisfying goods also include thoughts, feelings, aspirations, why should they wish to think, feel, and imagine for themselves? True, the material and mental commodities offered may be bad, wasteful, rubbish – but Geist and knowledge are no telling arguments against satisfaction of needs." Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man ,(1964)
PA Troopers raid bars looking for "unregistered" beer. - Philly.com
"Maida said that the State Police also confiscated bottles of Duvel, a popular ale imported from Belgium that is widely advertised and available in at least 200 bars throughout the city and suburbs. The beer appears on the PLCB list as 'Duvel Beer,' while its label reads 'Duvel Belgian Golden Ale' ". And that therefore makes Duvel un-registered in Pennsylvania. No shit.
"Maida said that the State Police also confiscated bottles of Duvel, a popular ale imported from Belgium that is widely advertised and available in at least 200 bars throughout the city and suburbs. The beer appears on the PLCB list as 'Duvel Beer,' while its label reads 'Duvel Belgian Golden Ale' ". And that therefore makes Duvel un-registered in Pennsylvania. No shit.
Instapundit says that Washington losing the "consent of the people" to govern. - Washington Examiner (Glenn Reynolds)
