Comments for an examination of free will http://www.inadequate.net A few thoughts. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:23:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Saving Elsewhere, Part II by Deborah http://www.inadequate.net/2008/06/11/saving-elsewhere-part-ii/#comment-10395 Deborah Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:48:50 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=374#comment-10395 Yup - I have over 300 emails in my inbox right now. Who knows which ones are worth reading at this point... Yup - I have over 300 emails in my inbox right now. Who knows which ones are worth reading at this point…

]]> Comment on To Caucus or Not to Caucus by Vince Leibowitz http://www.inadequate.net/2008/06/05/to-caucus-or-not-to-caucus/#comment-10382 Vince Leibowitz Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:52:06 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=369#comment-10382 Sadly, I did not table dance. And, the origin of the "table dance" thing comes from the 2006 Blogger's Caucus, when I asked the people at Flying Saucer if I could stand on the bar to announce candidates. Evidently, it is against TABC regulations for people to stand on bars. Thus, I stood on the arm of a large couch. However, I was invited to stand on a table, which I was not sure would hold my weight, and a table dancing joke was made. Sadly, I did not table dance. And, the origin of the “table dance” thing comes from the 2006 Blogger’s Caucus, when I asked the people at Flying Saucer if I could stand on the bar to announce candidates. Evidently, it is against TABC regulations for people to stand on bars. Thus, I stood on the arm of a large couch. However, I was invited to stand on a table, which I was not sure would hold my weight, and a table dancing joke was made.

]]> Comment on I Caucused. by Misty http://www.inadequate.net/2008/06/06/i-caucused/#comment-10380 Misty Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:06:19 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=370#comment-10380 I think we got home around 2300, but the events of the evening are a little fuzzy. Who knew caucusing was such rough work? ;-) I think we got home around 2300, but the events of the evening are a little fuzzy. Who knew caucusing was such rough work? ;-)

]]> Comment on Those Not Ready for College by Chicklit http://www.inadequate.net/2008/05/14/those-not-ready-for-college/#comment-10350 Chicklit Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:17 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=366#comment-10350 I love that one of the tags for this is "getting called out." Thanks for sharing the article. I love that one of the tags for this is “getting called out.” Thanks for sharing the article.

]]> Comment on Air Force Linguistics by Deborah http://www.inadequate.net/2008/05/02/air-force-linguistics/#comment-10336 Deborah Tue, 06 May 2008 14:30:25 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=365#comment-10336 Neurolinguistic programming is something I'm learning about quite a bit lately. Forrest has been an avid student of how this type of wording is used by corporations and I actually had a meeting this week where the President of the company was attempting to teach me how to speak to an underwriter in similarly programmed terminology (though he never came out and said that was his intention). There was a similar news story here within the past week, but it focused on the marines. They said that the marines do not advertise or encourage the enrollment of women. They went on to talk about how their advertisements show men, with only a few very brief clips that allow you to catch a glimpse of a woman in action. They interviewed women who were joining and asked if they were influenced by the new advertising methods. Both noted they hadn't even seen the commercials but had looked for their information online. The point was that they already knew they wanted to be marines and only had to find the outlets. But what about other women who might want to pursue a career and never think twice about it because it's never presented as an option? But, you know...I wanted to join the Air Force ;) Neurolinguistic programming is something I’m learning about quite a bit lately. Forrest has been an avid student of how this type of wording is used by corporations and I actually had a meeting this week where the President of the company was attempting to teach me how to speak to an underwriter in similarly programmed terminology (though he never came out and said that was his intention).

There was a similar news story here within the past week, but it focused on the marines. They said that the marines do not advertise or encourage the enrollment of women. They went on to talk about how their advertisements show men, with only a few very brief clips that allow you to catch a glimpse of a woman in action. They interviewed women who were joining and asked if they were influenced by the new advertising methods. Both noted they hadn’t even seen the commercials but had looked for their information online. The point was that they already knew they wanted to be marines and only had to find the outlets. But what about other women who might want to pursue a career and never think twice about it because it’s never presented as an option?

But, you know…I wanted to join the Air Force ;)

]]> Comment on Air Force Linguistics by Misty http://www.inadequate.net/2008/05/02/air-force-linguistics/#comment-10335 Misty Sat, 03 May 2008 16:10:46 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=365#comment-10335 Ah the good old theory of linguistic determinism. I've never really bought into the idea that language completely frames thought. When you think about the way that children learn language, they learn objects and concepts way before learning the language to ascribe meaning to them. Ah the good old theory of linguistic determinism. I’ve never really bought into the idea that language completely frames thought. When you think about the way that children learn language, they learn objects and concepts way before learning the language to ascribe meaning to them.

]]> Comment on MURPHY’S LAWS OF COMBAT by Deborah http://www.inadequate.net/2008/05/01/murphys-laws-of-combat/#comment-10333 Deborah Fri, 02 May 2008 18:05:44 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=363#comment-10333 "22. Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder." Amen. “22. Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder.”

Amen.

]]> Comment on 8th Grade Science and Friends by Deborah http://www.inadequate.net/2008/05/01/8th-grade-science-and-friends/#comment-10332 Deborah Fri, 02 May 2008 17:59:33 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=364#comment-10332 Damned if you do, damned if you don't. That's all I have to say about the response to the article. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. That’s all I have to say about the response to the article.

]]> Comment on Reliving the ’70s by admin http://www.inadequate.net/2008/04/28/reliving-the-70s/#comment-10330 admin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:01:08 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=360#comment-10330 The problem is that photo identification costs money, and, by definition, requires one to provide a picture (usually by going to the issuing agency) -- both of which may pose a problem for the elderly, the poor, minorities and the disabled. While <a href="http://www.supremecourtus.gov/" rel="nofollow">SCOTUS</a> disagrees with me, I find it to be a poll tax -- and the only reason Republicans want it is because it will disenfranchise poor and minority voters, blocs that largely vote Democratic. It's pure partisan politics aimed at gaining an advantage; not protecting our right to vote or promoting good public policy. And I'm not just saying that. The problem <a href="http://www.burntorangereport.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=A24444D302F06A445FC66B912480BE24?diaryId=5695" rel="nofollow">Voter ID legislation is supposed to solve is nonexistent</a>. The problem is that photo identification costs money, and, by definition, requires one to provide a picture (usually by going to the issuing agency) — both of which may pose a problem for the elderly, the poor, minorities and the disabled. While SCOTUS disagrees with me, I find it to be a poll tax — and the only reason Republicans want it is because it will disenfranchise poor and minority voters, blocs that largely vote Democratic. It’s pure partisan politics aimed at gaining an advantage; not protecting our right to vote or promoting good public policy.

And I’m not just saying that. The problem Voter ID legislation is supposed to solve is nonexistent.

]]> Comment on Reliving the ’70s by Deborah http://www.inadequate.net/2008/04/28/reliving-the-70s/#comment-10329 Deborah Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:34:24 +0000 http://www.inadequate.net/?p=360#comment-10329 Honestly - how can the government protect my right to vote if they can't protect my identity? Identity theft is prevalent enough these days. How would you feel if you showed up to the polls only to find you had already voted? The article cites Indiana only, but MANY states have options for non-license photo identifications; especially after 9/11. Not sure why this is such a big deal. Honestly - how can the government protect my right to vote if they can’t protect my identity?

Identity theft is prevalent enough these days. How would you feel if you showed up to the polls only to find you had already voted?

The article cites Indiana only, but MANY states have options for non-license photo identifications; especially after 9/11. Not sure why this is such a big deal.

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