Some of you will recall that I'm reading the 10-volume Encyclopedia of Philosophy (second edition) at the rate of two pages per day. I've been at it since 24 April 2007. Today I finished the letter "W." Among the entries I've read are:
Wang Bi
Weakness of the Will
Weil, Simone
Why
William of Auvergne
Wilson, Edward O.
Wisdom
Wittgenstein, Ludwig Josef Johann
Women in the History of Philosophy
Wundt, Wilhelm
I read the two pages first thing in the morning. It takes about 15 minutes.
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Blue Chip (1989). Gorgeous.
Here is Ann Coulter's latest column.
To the editor:
The Times’ article talked about the media as if it were no different today than in the past, as in the past news organizations may have been tougher on one president or candidate than another. Bias was in the eye of the beholder.
Today it is more blatant, to the point of a loss of integrity. A commentator for a media outlet giving debate questions to a candidate is not merely perceived favoritism. Publishing an uncorroborated dossier on the president and Russia is not just “apparent bias.” Saying falsely that a bust of a civil rights leader is gone from the Oval Office, implying racism on Trump’s part, isn’t simply being tough on a president.
“Fake news” is just a euphemism for something much more serious: total dishonesty. The media need to change their ways, and soon.
Dave Mulnard, Tustin
Note from KBJ: I prefer "propaganda" to "fake news."
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Very much enjoyed my tour of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture…A great job done by amazing people!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2017
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Regarding the Feb. 14 article reporting on U.S. District Judge Ricardo Martinez’s ruling allowing the homeless-camp sweeps to continue, reasonable people driving through Seattle can immediately see the need for this action [“Judge rules Seattle homeless-camp sweeps to continue,” seattletimes.com].
The huge piles of trash, largely from impromptu homeless encampments, are an appalling display on full view for everyone driving on I-5. While I am sympathetic to the travails of homelessness, and support government programs to provide shelter to alleviate this problem, the rest of us should not be subject to both the unsightliness, the filth and the dangers posed by these Third World-like encampments, surrounded by heaps of trash.
Why aren’t more Seattle residents equally appalled? Why aren’t they deeply embarrassed? What an awful “advertisement” about Seattle’s “livability” to both residents and visitors.
Jonathan Ryweck, Mountlake Terrace
Note from KBJ: Sounds like a wonderful place to live—and don't get me started on the rain. Dallas (near where I live) has about the same amount of rain as Seattle (37.6 inches versus 37.7 inches), but it rains only 81 days a year in Dallas, whereas it rains 149 days a year in Seattle.
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The so-called angry crowds in home districts of some Republicans are actually, in numerous cases, planned out by liberal activists. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2017
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