We called it here first folks. In Genes, Giants, Monsters and Men, and again in Transhumanism: A Grimoire of Alchemical Agendas with co-author Scott de Hart, I have argued that one consequence of the for-the-moment successful corporate bid by such foul entities as Mon(ster)santo to patent their genetically modified organisms is that this would act as a precedent for similar arguments regarding genetic modifications involving the human genome: tinker with it but a little, and that particular tinkered-with sequence becomes a patentable object. Or at least, that's what will apparently be … [Read more...]
FLASH: SUPREME “COURT” UPHOLDS OBAMA “CARE”
By now you've probably heard that the US Supreme Court has upheld Obama care including the controversial mandate - that's the part where the government can now order you to buy something, a very dangerous precedent. Now I've never been a supporter of Dummycrookery, nor of this President, so, bear that in mind as I comment on my reaction. As I write this, I am listening to a relatively popular "conservative" talk show host rant about the fact that the Court was led by Chief (In)justice John Roberts, a Bush appointee; Roberts will in fact write the majority opinion. The host is acting like … [Read more...]
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE NEFARIUM NOV 4 2011
Joseph Cites a recent Supreme Court decision reaffirming the sovereign right of an individual, in Bond v United States: … [Read more...]