Merci, Ricochet
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Aug 31, 2010 at 2:48pm
I'm coming slowly out from under the barrage of stuff (thank you, Don Rumsfeld, I was searching for le mot juste) involved in getting an independent documentary seen across America for one night only. Coming up for air, and getting ready to go to London and do the same thing over there, I'm starting the painful process of detaching from some of the communication that I've tethered to for the last little while.
And so, I cede the guest blogger seat here at Ricochet a little bit earlier than would be considered normal. I thank the house for its hospitality, and all of you for your attention and for the intelligence and unfailing politeness of your responses. I'll be back.
If Rob comps me. Information needs to be free, you know.
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May '10
Re: Merci, Ricochet
It's more like infotainment Harry and I know you like folks to pay for the 'tainment. Safe travels.
Jul '10
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Keep comin' back, Harry.
It's never too late for redemption.
Jul '10
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Information needs to be free? Then post your documentary on the web.
May '10
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Thanks for spending time with us. Although I can't say we agree on much in terms of politics, I'm glad they made space for a different voice here and really hope that you do come back in the future. It would healthy for us to have a voice of dissent here challenging our thoughts and beliefs.
Jul '10
Re: Merci, Ricochet
I don't want my thoughts and beliefs challenged.
I want acquiescence. Servility.
Jun '10
Re: Merci, Ricochet
Put it up to eleven!
Jul '10
Re: Merci, Ricochet
Thanks for dropping in! We'd love to have you back.
Aug '10
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I'm busy moving residences and look what I miss. Until next time.
Aug '10
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I'll pretend that's enough justification to post the entire quote, which is much more insightful than the common shorter version:
"On the one hand information wants to be expensive, because it's so valuable. The right information in the right place just changes your life. On the other hand, information wants to be free, because the cost of getting it out is getting lower and lower all the time. So you have these two fighting against each other." - Stephen Brand, at the first Hackers' Conference in 1984
Re: Merci, Ricochet
Harry Shearer, Guest Contributor: I thank the house for its hospitality, and all of you for your attention and for the intelligence and unfailing politeness of your responses. I'll be back.
If Rob comps me. Information needs to be free, you know. ·
Hmmm. Part of me wants to comp you, Harry, and part of me wants to say release the hounds.
I'll bring it up with the Ricochet Committee on Correct Thought and Citizen Purity. I can't promise anything.
May '10
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Kenneth
I don't want my thoughts and beliefs challenged.
I want acquiescence. Servility. · Aug 31 at 3:41pm
Thanks for my laugh of the evening. Needed it.