Hurricane Katrina
Azkar:
Quote from: Bane~Child on 2005 September 22, 11:11:03
Look at this article that appeared (unsolicited) in my personal email:
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An Unnatural Disaster: A Hurricane Exposes the Man-Made Disaster of the Welfare State
An Objectivist Review
by Robert Tracinski | The Intellectual Activist
I really hope the author is alone in feeling that was in any way, shape, or form, objective. I'd be pretty worried if that's what passes as objective journalism, these days ..
Kitiara:
Quote from: Azkar on 2005 September 22, 16:43:52
Quote from: Bane~Child on 2005 September 22, 11:11:03
Look at this article that appeared (unsolicited) in my personal email:
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An Unnatural Disaster: A Hurricane Exposes the Man-Made Disaster of the Welfare State
An Objectivist Review
by Robert Tracinski | The Intellectual Activist
I really hope the author is alone in feeling that was in any way, shape, or form, objective. I'd be pretty worried if that's what passes as objective journalism, these days ..
I agree. It was a well thought out theory, possibly even a true one. But, in no way objective and most likely unprovable. We can analyze demographic statistics all day long, but can not know the motivations behind people's actions. Not definitively. I would say that the welfare system in America is broken and tends to spawn its own continuing problems in circular fashion. But, this is my opinion. Not objective fact. We can sit here and point out all of the problems with the system, and for everything we find, we could find someone else to point out why this is the most efficient way to do this. We can find statistics to prove our point. Someone else will find different ones.
My biggest problem with this 'objective view' though was how some of the descriptions sounded so very like, and yet very unlike me.
I am poor. I am not on welfare, though I could be. I live in a mobile home that is way too small for even my small family. We struggle to make ends meet and do not always manage very well. (For people who wonder what I am doing here if I am truly poor, my Sims games were gifts from family and if my internet connection was more than $5.99 a month I would probably have to cancel it. I say this only to make a point) I take pride in my family. I take care of my home (crappy as it is). I take care of my family. I do not steal. If a natural disaster were to come through where I live I would be one of those that could not leave, because I have nowhere to go, and no money for a hotel. It is not my nature however to take advantage of people in crisis. I would not use chaos as an excuse to get away with inexcusable behavior. When I see people who need help, if I can, I help them (even though I may be in need of help as well).
Back to your essay (not article), you may have a point, but do not call it objective.
neriana:
Quote from: Azkar on 2005 September 22, 16:43:52
Quote from: Bane~Child on 2005 September 22, 11:11:03
Look at this article that appeared (unsolicited) in my personal email:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
An Unnatural Disaster: A Hurricane Exposes the Man-Made Disaster of the Welfare State
An Objectivist Review
by Robert Tracinski | The Intellectual Activist
I really hope the author is alone in feeling that was in any way, shape, or form, objective. I'd be pretty worried if that's what passes as objective journalism, these days ..
Actually, objectivism is a "philosophy" (cult imo) started by Ayn Rand. It's pretty much libertarianism taken to extremes. No one is ever unlucky, everyone started out equal, no one gets sick, no one has anything unexpected happen, etc. You deserve what you get, and how much property you own is the measure of your success and even worth as a human being.
It's often espoused by pseudo-intellectuals who think they're in any way "deep" or "practical" for ignoring what really goes on in peoples' lives and for not having any compassion whatsoever.
reggikko:
Quote from: Zeljka on 2005 September 18, 19:28:45
Anyone heard from Reggiko lately?
Wonder how she's doing, hope she found things more or less how they ought to be and can get things sorted out quickly...
I have returned! We just got our phone lines and internet access back today. Things at my house were very good compared to what most people endured. We've been doing clean-up and trying to get our lives as back to normal as possible.
On another note (It's a long story), I have had to start anew with my game, so all challenges, etc, are gone. I got Nightlife even though UPS wouldn't deliver here. I drove to a nearby town about 40 miles away and bought it. I'm in the process of re-introducing hacks and custom content.
I want to extend heartfelt thanks to all who kept me in their thoughts and offered support and encouragement.
Kitiara:
Quote from: neriana on 2005 September 22, 22:00:39
Quote from: Azkar on 2005 September 22, 16:43:52
Quote from: Bane~Child on 2005 September 22, 11:11:03
Look at this article that appeared (unsolicited) in my personal email:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
An Unnatural Disaster: A Hurricane Exposes the Man-Made Disaster of the Welfare State
An Objectivist Review
by Robert Tracinski | The Intellectual Activist
I really hope the author is alone in feeling that was in any way, shape, or form, objective. I'd be pretty worried if that's what passes as objective journalism, these days ..
Actually, objectivism is a "philosophy" (cult imo) started by Ayn Rand. It's pretty much libertarianism taken to extremes. No one is ever unlucky, everyone started out equal, no one gets sick, no one has anything unexpected happen, etc. You deserve what you get, and how much property you own is the measure of your success and even worth as a human being.
It's often espoused by pseudo-intellectuals who think they're in any way "deep" or "practical" for ignoring what really goes on in peoples' lives and for not having any compassion whatsoever.
Maybe I just don't get it, but your reference confuses me. Ayn Rand was a supporter of selfishness as a virtue. According to her writing anything is acceptable if it furthers your own pursuits. I do not understand what this has to do with objectivity, or lack of it. If you explain I would appreciate it.
Welcome back Reggikko. Glad to hear from you.
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