Getting a word in edgewise
I bought a new laptop with windows pre-installed. Low end of the new laptop market, slightly less processor power than a macbook, slightly better graphics, $400 cheaper than the cheapest mac laptop. Definitely puts my work computer and my old iBook to shame. Also a 13″ for reduced space consumption. Getting it in time for PAX, whee! =)
Speaking of which, who wants to hang out with me while I’m in Seattle? Let me know and I’ll set aside some time. Ciao!
I think the article’s main point is that you can’t go around conducting multiple major military operations with a small army. It rightly notes that there isn’t political support for the draft. Our military is stretched to the breaking point even with civilian contractors. (a.k.a. mercenaries) Q.E.D. We need to reduce the scope and/or number of our military engagements. It’s that or the draft.
I’m of two minds here.
One, I think there’s a lot to be said for mandatory universal military service, with possible substitutions of other types of public service. It gives everyone an appreciation of and stake in the nation’s military operations that they might not otherwise get. It builds communal bonds.
Two, I think of the reasons I was unwilling to go ROTC when I went to CMU. (sexuality was least among them) I don’t trust the political process that runs a soldier’s life. I’m not willing to turn off my own judgment, salute and say “Yes, sir!”
I think they’re both driven by the same motive, a desire for the ultimate expression of force to be employed responsibly.
Today I chatted with homos, hit the gym, worked a long day, caught up on my lj subscriptions, went to green drinks (chicago’s plan for climate change was the topic) and have been away from home for 14 hours. Probably be home in about 15 min…
Heh, what a life I lead.
I want a massage and a nap.
My iBook is grey screening (mac equivalent of the blue screen) fairly shortly after I start WoW or play a video in firefox. I also got a crash with a misaligned stack message. I’m thinking it may be a RAM problem. I’m also considering replacing the whole damn thing. But I don’t really want to do that until I’m debt free. Bleh. As I noticed Saturday when shopping with
It was good to rediscover that I can cook and not poison anyone in the process. Must do that more often. Also a pleasure to spend the evening with Josh, James, Nathaniel, Richard and Nick.
It was great having
I hope it’s not another 5 years before I see him, even if we aren’t weekend boyfriends next time.
Stardust is a great movie. I’d say it’s based on the book, but it’s not a retelling of the book. It’s a love story, and an action movie. A bit akin to the princess bride, but more grown up in a variety of ways. It’s fast paced but they still get time for character development in. I recommend watching the movie before reading the book, but I recommend doing both in whatever order occurs to one.