Links and Minifeatures 03 26 Monday

Carnival of Personal Finance



Carnival of Real Estate

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Finally saw 300. From a historical perspective, lots of flaws. However, that's all dross. They got the biggest things not only dead right, but in a way that shows their relevance to today. Wonderful movie, and I give it my highest recommendation. Very gory - I wouldn't take children under about 13, even with parental supervision, but this movie highlights one of the founding legends of Western Civilization. I said legends, but it really happened. If it didn't happen in precisely the way the movie pictured, the movie got all of the most important things right.



How in the world did it get green-lighted by a major Hollywood studio?



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I am a member of the human race and a citizen of the United States. It is not acceptable to consider only short term benefit to myself. It is necessary to consider the effects my actions will have upon the country and the world when my children and their children are grown. It is not acceptable to compromise with evil or those who would destroy our civilization. It is necessary to win the incremental victories, for civilizations can fall quickly, but advance only slowly in the most important ways. I may be mistaken, but I will not lie to myself or others, or allow lies and falsehoods to remain unchallenged. Even if I am ignored, I will not remain silent in the face of lies, injustice, or evil. I will not allow myself to be intimidated. Free open debate where all ideas are heard and fully examined and judged upon their merits and disadvantages is the keystone of freedom, but even freedom has its base in the ability and willingness to use force in its own defense. Differing opinions are necessary, but a free society and its members must be able to act even in the face of dissent.