Environmental Issues, ALP and DLP, Gaming updates

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If I ever had doubts that Libertarians didn't include a sizeable selection of the wilfully ignorant, the recent discussion on global warming have put my concerns to rest. Special kudos to evil_genius for his noble attempt to provide educational links. On topic, the Brits have experiencing the hottest weather since their records began in 1659.

Still we have our own issues in Australia; where a wave of bushfires has swept Victoria and is now in Tasmania. All during last week Melbourne's air was of full of smoke and included the hottest day in 53 years (keep in mind it snowing here less than six weeks ago). So now our own nutbars come out, not only those who wrongly claim that ban on alpine cattle farming is a cause of the fires, but now the Federal Forestry Minister who blames too many trees!

The new Labor leader Kevin Rudd confused himself over whether he really rejects socialism. Meanwhile "clever" ALP preference deals initially seemed to suggest the election of two DLP Councillors later revised one. Rank-and-file Labor supporters are not happy; sensible alternative is both above the line preferential voting and Robson Rotation.

In that most enjoyable social experience that is gaming, recumbenteer has taken over France in Diplomacy just as we're about to crush the rabid English bulldog. On a related topic spent an very enjoyable (albeit very drunken) evening at Trades Hall bar for anthanum's going-to-Sydney gathering. I believe I ended up on video explaining GNS Theory and later more dramatically giving the Orcish point of view. Playing Everyway Aesheba tonight with the "Melbourne Role Playing Salon" and AD&D Norman Britain on Sunday. Have also recently purchased Chivalry & Sorcery (3rd edition) and the Lord of the Rings RPG. Still writing out several hundred words a day for the Dragon Lords RPG.

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[feathersoul.livejournal.com]

victoria is still burning away nastily...some friends in the high country sent me some photos of the view from their back verandah, which show walls of flames *above* the mountains. *worries*...they've had their property destroyed by fire once in the last five years already. not sure they'd survive another.

[taavi.livejournal.com]

Kim Stanley Robinson's definition of libertarians: "Anarchists who want police protection from their slaves."

To be fair to the forestry minister (not that there is any reason to be, but still), it's my impression the exact way in which fire and the ecosystem interact and the way that that interaction has been changed by European intervention are still very hotly debated. There is probably a need for fuel load reduction in a lot of areas; though that is better done through controlled fires than logging.

I can't believe the DLP is back either. It's like return of the night of the living dead.

What's the LoTR rpg like?

[jahbulon.livejournal.com]

That thread is scary. Well done to evil_genius for attempting to shine some light into their self-dug holes. Willful ignorance like that is so frustrating, so arrogant, so dangerous.

[cluebyfour.livejournal.com]

One argument with the most contrary regular in that community should not lead you to believe there is any general consensus among libertarians on global warming. But I will admit many of them are so skeptical (I tend towards skepticism myself) that no amount of credible scientific proof will sway them. I think their reaction in some cases is just reflexive: global warming is a cause célèbre of the environmental left; the left can't be trusted; ergo the evidence in support of global warming can't be trusted. It's just a damn story you commies make up so you can take my Hummer away!

Anyway, I think you should try using a narrower brush. I hope you noticed the other libertarians who do agree that global warming is a reality, even if they don't agree on what, if anything, can be done about it.

Chivalry & Sorcery

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

Golly - I used to have a copy of that. Not to play, but like the JUDGE DREDD roleplaying game, for reference.

[reddragdiva]

Just read up on the DLP. Dear Lord, they actually made the DLP worse.

[splodgenoodles.livejournal.com]

I kind of assumed that the new DLP was just a bunch of right wingers who found a presently existing, suitably rightwing organisation that they could use, rather than start from scratch. What do you think?

[evil-genius.livejournal.com]

AWWW YEAH!!! special kudos all up in this biatch!!

[evil-genius.livejournal.com]

http://evil-genius.livejournal.com/195088.html

[countessolivia.livejournal.com]

Hey, I just added you to my friends list, hope that's ok. I am currently living in Dili, East Timor and heard of your travels here. Basically by looking up east timor in interests. I plan to stay here and teach art to less fortunate children until the end of 2007 then i go to Melbourne Aus. to study drama. So, I'd like to get to know you and all your thoughts on East Timor. Anyhow, cheers!

[dodgethis.livejournal.com]

You always post so many interesting links! This post cost me hours of my life.