tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post8894510172755049970..comments2024-03-18T21:26:34.716-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Show of powerMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-1134700011892021902012-11-21T08:04:59.564-06:002012-11-21T08:04:59.564-06:00This is how president motorcade looks in Latvia. T...This is how president motorcade looks in Latvia. The traffic is not stopped (although policemen are quite nervous and shouting - let the convoy through):<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMcUBv0Q6BA<br />In Latvia streets are usually cleared only when some important foreign figures arrive:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3W0bkFHaH0<br /><br />Regarding Russia, I've heared that they are considering flying them with helicopters...Aleksejshttps://twitter.com/AleksejsZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-89502046153029176142012-11-20T19:17:00.925-06:002012-11-20T19:17:00.925-06:00I watched the youtube vid and what struck me first...I watched the youtube vid and what struck me first was how similar it is to how presidents get around in an armored limo. Of course, some measures are for safety. It made me want to ask if the Russians think life is better, the same or worse post-USSR. --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-42364024774136711742012-11-20T13:03:45.512-06:002012-11-20T13:03:45.512-06:00Because I enjoy your attention, of course. --A.Because I enjoy your attention, of course. --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-72658575001370725092012-11-20T08:41:14.438-06:002012-11-20T08:41:14.438-06:00Interesting. Thank you, Aleksejs.Interesting. Thank you, Aleksejs.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-47845923135373606492012-11-20T07:13:42.947-06:002012-11-20T07:13:42.947-06:00In case you are wondering how mr Putin is getting ...In case you are wondering how mr Putin is getting to work:<br />http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=18d_1274736584<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-Rmjkc5gg<br /><br />They stop and clean off all streets well in advance of cortege.Aleksejshttps://twitter.com/AleksejsZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-18009630604229560232012-11-19T21:10:05.613-06:002012-11-19T21:10:05.613-06:00Steve at 804p, you think The Dish is conservative?...Steve at 804p, you think The Dish is conservative?! LOL Slash Libertarian?! Maaaaaybe libertarian on days starting with T and conservative on days starting with Some. Gute lawd. --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-28398207634514625592012-11-19T20:04:06.895-06:002012-11-19T20:04:06.895-06:00This has absolutely nothing to do with "entit...This has absolutely nothing to do with "entitlements", and The Dish is a conservative/libertarian site.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619153370091469672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-26029942087131248322012-11-19T20:02:58.529-06:002012-11-19T20:02:58.529-06:00Why are you mentioning musicians and athletes when...Why are you mentioning musicians and athletes when you know that they aren't billionaires and don't influence policy making?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619153370091469672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-70965326899588670012012-11-19T18:17:31.629-06:002012-11-19T18:17:31.629-06:00*of these perks --A.*of these perks --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-28983890377807034122012-11-19T17:58:37.728-06:002012-11-19T17:58:37.728-06:00I mostly agree. So why do humans do this, elevate ...I mostly agree. So why do humans do this, elevate certain of us to high positions of esteem and wealth, such as showering them with millions of dollars for a song, just a song, or for playing a sport, such that if they spend it right, they would never have to work another day in their lives? While so many other humans, many who are far smarter, prettier and nobler, live out their lives in obscurity and barely get by? It's a weird custom that persists across many different societies and we can't seem to make it extinct. --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-9968938904858226212012-11-19T17:49:11.813-06:002012-11-19T17:49:11.813-06:00I don't doubt it, sadly. Once a system of enti...I don't doubt it, sadly. Once a system of entitlements gets established, it is very hard to trim them back. I wonder how many of this perks are supplied by contractors. Because of all the groups that resist moderation, theirs is the most successful at keeping their contracts status quo. If only correction of contract abuse were supported by our court systems, rather than protecting even despicable agreements just because it was signed by both parties. And humans grow accustomed to the high life a little too readily, which may be why we tend to believe in the virtue of someone impoverished, who has never tasted luxury. <br /><br />http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/absolute-power-corrupts-absolutely.html<br /><br />I'm also not surprised that now that Gen Petraeus has been revealed to have feet of clay, the moonbat left (at The Dish et al, I mean) is eager to advance other agenda items intending to weaken the status of our military in our eyes rather than to strengthen it. <br /><br />And the band plays on.... --A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-45321591876749288072012-11-19T13:38:19.269-06:002012-11-19T13:38:19.269-06:00All power corrupts, and ultimate power corrupts ul...All power corrupts, and ultimate power corrupts ultimately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-89045114983025719642012-11-19T13:23:50.582-06:002012-11-19T13:23:50.582-06:00Just substituting one set of royalty for another. ...Just substituting one set of royalty for another. Our royals are billionaires and the generals and congressmen that serve them.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619153370091469672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-886130293623421702012-11-19T11:43:16.599-06:002012-11-19T11:43:16.599-06:00Why should we be different from any other banana r...Why should we be different from any other banana republic?Wayne Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595005905880642013noreply@blogger.com