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The never-ending conversation on life, liberty, and sequential art…

…with Shawn Levasseur.

Archive for May, 2005

Breaking radio silence…

Posted on May 29th, 2005 by Shawn L.

Well… I’VE certainly been quiet.Life’s been interesting. I’ve had tons to write about but not the time to do so. It’s past time to rectify that situation. Part of the problem is that I’ve no set time to do my writing. Another is that I’ve often had “more important things” to do.Not to say that […]

“I came here for an argument!”… “I’m sorry, this is abuse!”

Posted on May 14th, 2005 by Shawn L.

All to often “debate” is done only through straw men. Opposing ideas are ridiculed, rather than challenged on their merits.From The Quietist: Lamentations on the University’s Sacrifice of Civility on the Alter of Ideology (or, an Ode to the Forgotten Art of Disagreement):The solution is not merely to ensure free speech rights and stand up […]

Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It…

Posted on May 3rd, 2005 by Shawn L.

From Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It…:In the wide world of dating, there are many options. Do you go for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the dude in the corner typing away on his laptop? The following are reasons why I think my fellow females should pay more attention to the […]