tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post6125511979013512971..comments2024-03-28T09:59:13.754-07:00Comments on bionic mosquito: Daily Bell, RIPbionic mosquitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-6997458787825119502013-09-02T10:02:46.935-07:002013-09-02T10:02:46.935-07:00Hi guys,
Im a rare poster from DB. I too will miss...Hi guys,<br />Im a rare poster from DB. I too will miss it.<br />I certainly learn much from all of you.<br />IT is good from a stupid man to evolve.<br />iddy<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097858520901827290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-22515042007219065672013-08-24T13:37:37.990-07:002013-08-24T13:37:37.990-07:00It will be nice if Anthony pops up once again afte...It will be nice if Anthony pops up once again after a short break....bionic mosquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-56159983847293454062013-08-24T13:27:45.395-07:002013-08-24T13:27:45.395-07:00Anthony Wile managed a web site for a time prior t...Anthony Wile managed a web site for a time prior to TDB. I forgot the name, but the themes covered were similar to those of TDB. It also had a lively, erudite comments section to which I had frequently contributed. This site too suddenly disappeared, and after some time was resurrected as TDB with a much greater emphasis on the machinations of hidden powers who direct history by floating manipulative memes.<br /><br />In the early years of TDB, I had spent much time (perhaps too much time!) reading and commenting. Although I was familiar with Anthony Sutton's and Murray Rothbard's writings on directed history, Wile's take on this was extreme to say the least and quite exhilarating. Yet after a time the excitement of this intellectual novelty wore off for me, and I found myself spending less time with TDB and more time ruffling the feathers and boxing the ears of know-nothings on mainstream sites of one kind or another.<br /><br />Perhaps that's one way for libertarian ideas to percolate into the wider culture. Libertarians will make little impact on events if we converse only with each other. Once we become intellectually empowered by sites such as TDB and LRC, we can use those ideas to employ the tactics of the Power Elites and traverse the internet planting memes - the memes of liberty. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-6899830533776620702013-08-08T12:08:27.164-07:002013-08-08T12:08:27.164-07:00Thank you for your timely reply!
Narcissistic Psy...Thank you for your timely reply! <br />Narcissistic Psychopaths are cursed with the obsession to have total control in every situation even when it is needless. Richard Nixon's 1972 election campaign is a prime example. <br />I agree with you that generally speaking, Americans care less about losing their Constitutional Rights than "what's for dinner," "what's on TV tonight" or their favorite sports teams'/stars' current performance.<br />My only hope is (in God, and) that righteous, courageous men and women who know TRUTH continue to proclaim it!<br />Cordially; Robert Eastman Robert Eastmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-24961062060632570542013-08-08T04:40:02.763-07:002013-08-08T04:40:02.763-07:00Robert, thank you for the kind words.
As to your ...Robert, thank you for the kind words.<br /><br />As to your question, I have no idea. I suspect if it has come to such threats it means that those working in the cause of freedom and against state growth and reach are making far more progress with the general public than seems visible to me!<br /><br />bionic mosquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-26026385103376055702013-08-07T23:00:44.957-07:002013-08-07T23:00:44.957-07:00Question for Bionic Mosquito. Now that "Brass...Question for Bionic Mosquito. Now that "BrasscheckTV" is shutting down without explanation just like The Daily Bell did ... Do you believe that it may be possible that Libertarian/Freedom Truthers' websites that are regarded as credible are being threatened with bodily harm to the principals' families? <br />I still remember Ross Perot's family was threatened by the GHWBush Campaign. A former operative who refused the assignment during the 1992 Presidential Campaign cycle confirmed the rumor in his "tell-all book."<br />I really miss The Daily Bell. I hope BrasscheckTV will be able to maintain their archives so we'll be able to review everything they've offered.<br />I tried to contact you by email, but a Google pop-up interfered. Even when I would write comments on "The Daily Bell"... what I wrote would be "mangled" on my screen after I posted and most all of their articles would be distorted/confused in a systematic way. When I would read it at the library... everything would be fine. Amazingly, this problem only occurred with "The Daily Bell." I sent TDB information concerning the matter that included certain words being replaced with "non-sense verbiage" on my screen. I thought they had "a software problem." I still believe that TPTB were "messing with them"/their subscribers.<br />I value your insights and feedback! Thank you for all your hard-work along the way of the never-ending "Truth-seeking Journey!"<br />Regards; Robert Eastman<br /> Robert Eastmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-28829369261807794772013-07-18T11:10:51.595-07:002013-07-18T11:10:51.595-07:00Anthony Wile, Ingo Bischoff, Bionic Mosquito, Clay...Anthony Wile, Ingo Bischoff, Bionic Mosquito, Clayton, John Danforth, Dave Jr, Bill Ross, and other feedbackers.<br /><br />Many thanks to all of you for a priceless education.<br /><br />Adam<br /><br />http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://thedailybell.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-90204778753959676472013-07-18T07:23:57.270-07:002013-07-18T07:23:57.270-07:00Here is a thoughtful 'RIP Daily Bell' post...Here is a thoughtful 'RIP Daily Bell' posted at Acting Man:<br /><br />http://www.acting-man.com/?p=24728&cpage=1gpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013837189187920036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-50846083677822160902013-07-17T19:52:38.773-07:002013-07-17T19:52:38.773-07:00I believe I stumbled upon the Daily Bell through t...I believe I stumbled upon the Daily Bell through the Daily Reckoning site, but I can't be sure. Regardless I hate to see it go. I definately found the Bionic Mosquito through the Daily Bell and glad I did.<br /><br />I truly believe there is an ongoing Internet Reformation thanks to the Mises Institute, Lew Rockwell, Paul Craig Roberts and of course people like the Bionic Mosquito!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-82493154983497647622013-07-17T19:46:45.384-07:002013-07-17T19:46:45.384-07:00"The Interest-Free money types, (non usury), ..."The Interest-Free money types, (non usury), must deal with Law of Time Preference."<br /><br />I believe there is a more fundamental issue. They have no way besides force to stop a willing creditor and a willing debtor.<br /><br />I had this dialogue with one of the proponents:<br /><br />http://bionicmosquito.blogspot.com/2013/01/ban-interest.html <br /><br />http://bionicmosquito.blogspot.com/2013/01/ban-interest-via-democracy-global-force.html <br /><br />I knew Migchels more for demurrage currency. Memehunter was also big on this. They, along with others, look to the Miracle of Wörgl. It is all bunk:<br /><br /><br />http://bionicmosquito.blogspot.com/search/label/W%C3%B6rgl <br /><br />bionic mosquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-30396026512798443122013-07-17T18:25:38.067-07:002013-07-17T18:25:38.067-07:00Many who never or only rarely commented at The Dai...Many who never or only rarely commented at The Daily Bell must feel the loss as deeply as do those of us who wrote there often. To me it is like losing a friend, a mentor, a school, a voice. Since we no longer have The Daily Bell, those of us who feel the call of freedom, owe it to the world to be The Daily Bell. From your own perspective, and in your own way, shine the light. taxesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-88985934999314038282013-07-17T17:33:12.901-07:002013-07-17T17:33:12.901-07:00Anthony Migchels: "So now they’re actually cl...Anthony Migchels: "So now they’re actually closing down. Undoubtedly this is a major defeat for Austrianism and a big victory for Interest-Free Economics."<br /><br />gpond: Please. This statement is patently ridiculous. (I'm trying to stop laughing until I finish typing.)<br /><br />Love TDB as we did, it was hardly a flea on the whisker of "Austrianism", or as we prefer to call it, Austrian Economics. Therefore, it is not possible for it to be anywhere CLOSE to a "major defeat" for Austrian Economics. To push forward and claim that it therefore is a "big victory" for interest-free Economics is also a non-starter as we have no idea why TDB shut down. Were I were to speculate I would guess a withdrawal of funding. But a withdrawal of funding because Interest-Free Economics has now won the intellectual argument!!!???? (REALLY?) (SERIOUSLY??)<br /><br />All I see is a (failed) attempt at self-aggrandizement by the author. One that makes me laugh, and thanks for the laugh, guys!!<br /><br />The intellectual "battle" is not even about people. It is about ideas. <br /><br />The non-usury crowd have a hurdle to climb that has nothing to do with websites and personalities nor associations. (If Bill Bonner was onboard with TDB, I think that is awesome, by the way, I like his books.)<br /><br />The Interest-Free money types, (non usury), must deal with Law of Time Preference. They can go nowhere until they overcome the Law of Time Preference. The law says that individuals always prefer a present good to a future good. The implication is (clearly) that a potential lender will not lend at zero interest because he/she will always prefer the money (that he/she owns) now versus having it returned in the future. Not to mention, well yes I'm mentioning it, that only coercion can enforce such a ban. (By coercion, of course I mean violence or the threat thereof.)<br /><br />And they can't. The Law of Time Preference is a law of economics and a law of human action. <br /><br />As my Professor David Gordon says, you can try to violate economic laws, but you will not like the results. <br /><br />I digressed. The article is a hoot, a laugh, and revealing of they that wrote it. gpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013837189187920036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-52148962960489603882013-07-17T17:02:19.676-07:002013-07-17T17:02:19.676-07:00Bluebird,
Laughter is most appropriate, plus I he...Bluebird,<br /><br />Laughter is most appropriate, plus I hear it is good medicine. <br /><br />Regards,<br />gpondgpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013837189187920036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-56411204709080125542013-07-17T17:00:10.024-07:002013-07-17T17:00:10.024-07:00Thank you, Bluebird, and God bless you during this...Thank you, Bluebird, and God bless you during this time.bionic mosquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-72624364038528403802013-07-17T16:43:41.775-07:002013-07-17T16:43:41.775-07:00The Daily Bell performed a wonderful service, and ...The Daily Bell performed a wonderful service, and those of us who believed in the good they were doing must find a way to carry the message on. I followed the link gpond provided and had to laugh. It reminded me of the old rooster in the barnyard, crowing, just before he became supper. The only thing they can take credit for is disrupting an otherwise civil dialog. Many may have grown weary of their trolling, and moved on to somewhere free of it.<br /><br />The Daily Bell shook the limbs of many nut trees and were bound to feel the lumps on the head as a result. But I would not count them down and out. I hope them well in whatever future tasks they set themselves to, even if it is only personal enrichment. I am forever grateful.<br /><br />Re: The former feedbackers. I cannot forget Clayton who wrote so well. As for me, I am still mourning the loss of my son, so I will not be commenting here further. But I did want to thank you, Bionic. I read your articles wherever I find them and have learned much from you. I have missed all of the others you mentioned, especially John D, who made his point well and also made me chuckle. Bluebird Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-27801922340574720722013-07-17T14:49:56.401-07:002013-07-17T14:49:56.401-07:00It is certainly a case where the facts fit the sto...It is certainly a case where the facts fit the story, however it is difficult to imagine it is true.<br /><br />Without an understanding coming from Anthony Wile, however, such theories are bound to come out. But again, that is Anthony's business - I remain grateful that he offered such a forum for as long as he did.bionic mosquitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002548958078731031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-38074479952656508622013-07-17T13:28:12.813-07:002013-07-17T13:28:12.813-07:00Until I bumped into the Daily Bell about three yea...Until I bumped into the Daily Bell about three years ago, I quite honestly knew very little about how the world worked and even less about economics. Boy, did that change in a hurry. And as the veils began to drop I knew that as hard as the new insights were that I was taking on - as the elves would say - I could never go back. <br /><br />And it wasn't just daily events, economics and history - directed history as I came to see it - that started to undergo paradigm shifts in my mind. I first learned about lots of cool things at the DB like the Electric Universe and the Pyramid Code, which still continue to enthrall me today.<br /><br />It was as much the thoughtful, insightful news analysis, incredibly intellectual interviews - that consistently pushed my little threshold on clear, profound thinking - as the dynamic and engaging feedbackers that brought me back everyday for a look and a good read. Reading the DB came to be as much a part of my daily routine as brushing my teeth and reading my mail.<br /><br />It was a unique and custom and personal website, unlike any other I found on the internet. A real gem. Right now I feel and am struggling with a profound sense of loss. <br /><br />A big thank you to Anthony Wile, the elves (All 1,000 of them?) and the feedbackers for enriching my life. You will be deeply missed. Kristen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-8620173410649515322013-07-17T12:18:28.442-07:002013-07-17T12:18:28.442-07:00Now for something completely different:
http://be...Now for something completely different:<br /><br />http://beforeitsnews.com/economy/2013/07/the-daily-bell-calls-it-quits-2538112.html<br /><br />The interest-free money crowd believes that they have struck a grave blow to the mind-control-agenda Austrian subversive agents. Wow.. Just wow.gpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013837189187920036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-6795704878467332922013-07-17T07:35:01.921-07:002013-07-17T07:35:01.921-07:00I was originally attracted to TDB not only by the ...I was originally attracted to TDB not only by the thought provoking articles, but, and mainly so, due to the high level of discourse found in the commenters' section. I am a veteran of internet bulletin boards and especially before the first comments lock-out, the level of the commenters was very refreshing. <br /><br />This will take some adjustment on my part, as I was a regular reader if only a seldom commenter. <br /><br />I have seen other situations on other websites where shutting down abruptly like this would have been the least-worst outcome, given circumstances not generally known to the public. I won't second guess this decision, but rather add my hearty 'thank-you' to the pile.<br />gpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013837189187920036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648884752216444797.post-16191058118036981792013-07-17T02:14:24.965-07:002013-07-17T02:14:24.965-07:00Once more, you find appropriate words, BM. Thanks ...Once more, you find appropriate words, BM. Thanks for this one, thanks for the illuminating exchanges we shared at DB, and thanks for joining me in battle in the depths of quite a few troll infested threads.<br /><br />It was the The Daily Bell, of course, that made all of this possible. I knew a thing or two about the way the world really works before I came across DB, alright. There, however, I learned how real freedom works - among some other now indispensable things, I guess. And many a time it was an enlightened feedbacker - you already listed a few - who showed me the way. I will miss them and The Daily Bell a lot.<br /><br />Thank you DB, thank you Anthony Wile. Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you.<br /> <br />AbuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com