LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Legislation of the week: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007


With little media attention, this bill passed the house of representatives by roll call vote on October 23. 404 ayes (219 D, 185 R), 6 nays (3 D, 3 R) , 22 no-shows. It was drafted by a democrat, rep. jane harman (D-CA). It now goes to the senate.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-1955

Does this mean you might be arrested for playing the Rolling Stones' "Street Fightin' Man?"
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