Daily Archives: October 25, 2015

@clairefinn54 @polemicablog It’s so fun to be an observer in other people’s politics–it allows me to chuckle at mine #stateside.

Posted on October 25, 2015 by johnrubens

@clairefinn54 @polemicablog It’s so fun to be an observer in other people’s politics–it allows me to chuckle at the one state-side.

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History teaches us that men and nations only behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives. – Abba Eban Favorite 1 John Matthew Rubens 8:21 PM – 25 Oct 2015 · Details Tweet text Reply to @famousquotenet John Matthew Rubens ‏@raftofwater 9s10 seconds ago Los Angeles, CA @famousquotenet In Defense of the American Revolution.

Posted on October 25, 2015 by johnrubens

From twitter as noted.

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Are studies showing fewer gun deaths in states with strict gun laws applicable to the #deterrence v. #manufacture4use doctrines in the #InternationalLaw of the use of force? http://abc7.la/1KyuWuE

Posted on October 25, 2015 by johnrubens

@ABC7 @ForeignPolicy Are these studies applicable to the #deterrence v. #manufacture4use doctrines in the #InternationalLaw of the use of force?  

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Blacktop Redneck

Posted on October 25, 2015 by johnrubens

What is “Bad” or “Good”? [Adapted from ancient Chinese thought] “Didn’t get a job.” “That’s bad.” “Those that got the jobs contracted cancer from the building.” “That’s bad.” “The remnant built a skyscraper and I’m still alive.” “That’s good.” “But … Continue reading →

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