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Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Localism & Federalism
Proper love of one's self extends slowly outward to proper constitution of the polis.
Claimed "universal order" can be directly judged by its effects upon the virtues previous to it. If, for example, in a man's private life, his quest for knowledge ruins his faith & goodness, then the knowledge is "unprofitable" (not-upaya) and therefore, a sin. All of "modern order" (or at least, that part which is peculiarly "modern", which is its claim to fame) can be viewed as a counterfeit of "real" progress, which is metaphysical, not materialistic. One world government is gutting local communities. It is therefore fake & wrong. One's progress can be judged by its effects on one's previous attainments. This is spiritual discernment, or "judging spirits".
Claimed "universal order" can be directly judged by its effects upon the virtues previous to it. If, for example, in a man's private life, his quest for knowledge ruins his faith & goodness, then the knowledge is "unprofitable" (not-upaya) and therefore, a sin. All of "modern order" (or at least, that part which is peculiarly "modern", which is its claim to fame) can be viewed as a counterfeit of "real" progress, which is metaphysical, not materialistic. One world government is gutting local communities. It is therefore fake & wrong. One's progress can be judged by its effects on one's previous attainments. This is spiritual discernment, or "judging spirits".
Monday, July 25, 2011
America Again
Actually, even Japan could learn some things from Germany, such as the low cost of the educational system, and the strength of labor unions and work councils. TG's remarks about how Americans use their disposable income to turn their homes into gadget-filled cocoons while even blue-collar Europeans go out drinking, dancing and to the (live) theater also make one ponder the strength of our social fabric. If you have any interest in reading about social reality rather than vampire tales, "escapist" murder mysteries, or political rants by folks who are proud to be ignorant, you'll find this book a great mix of fun with seriousness.
Were You Born on the Wrong Continent
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Auden Again
Thou shalt not commit a social science.
Or, also entitled, "But father, I'm reading Vauvenargues!"
Or, as Baron Ledhin says, "I hate to quote Vauvenargues...."
Great line from Comanche Moon.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
1. An unpardonable and heinous sin.2. A great Intervention., and,3. A remarkable Atonement.
The Answer
A Rose, in tatters on the garden path, Cried out to God and murmured 'gainst His Wrath, Because a sudden wind at twilight's hush Had snapped her stem alone of all the bush. And God, Who hears both sun-dried dust and sun, Had pity, whispering to that luckless one, "Sister, in that thou sayest We did not well -- What voices heardst thou when thy petals fell?" And the Rose answered, "In that evil hour A voice said, `Father, wherefore falls the flower? For lo, the very gossamers are still.' And a voice answered, `Son, by Allah's will!'" Then softly as a rain-mist on the sward, Came to the Rose the Answer of the Lord: "Sister, before We smote the dark in twain, Ere yet the stars saw one another plain, Time, Tide, and Space, We bound unto the task That thou shouldst fall, and such an one should ask." Whereat the withered flower, all content, Died as they die whose days are innocent; While he who questioned why the flower fell Caught hold of God and saved his soul from Hell.
Rudyard Kipling
The Answer
A Rose, in tatters on the garden path, Cried out to God and murmured 'gainst His Wrath, Because a sudden wind at twilight's hush Had snapped her stem alone of all the bush. And God, Who hears both sun-dried dust and sun, Had pity, whispering to that luckless one, "Sister, in that thou sayest We did not well -- What voices heardst thou when thy petals fell?" And the Rose answered, "In that evil hour A voice said, `Father, wherefore falls the flower? For lo, the very gossamers are still.' And a voice answered, `Son, by Allah's will!'" Then softly as a rain-mist on the sward, Came to the Rose the Answer of the Lord: "Sister, before We smote the dark in twain, Ere yet the stars saw one another plain, Time, Tide, and Space, We bound unto the task That thou shouldst fall, and such an one should ask." Whereat the withered flower, all content, Died as they die whose days are innocent; While he who questioned why the flower fell Caught hold of God and saved his soul from Hell.
Rudyard Kipling
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