A French prosecutor has issued a statement that the co-pilot of Germanwings 9525, Andreas Lubitz, 28, locked out the pilot of the plane and then intentionally crashed the plane in the French Alps. The conclusion adds a new horrific detail to an already horrific crash. It was not an accident according to a review of the record from the black box found at the crash site.
The cockpit voice recorder revealed the pilot politely knocking to be allowed back into the cockpit and then frantically banging on the door as Lubitz directed the plane into the ground. Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin said that Lubitz “wanted to destroy this plane.” He killed 150 passengers and crew, who can be heard in the background screaming in terror. New reports indicate that there may have been issues in the past with regard to depression.
Germanwings, a low-budget carrier operated by Lufthansa, will likely face litigation over the crash and this adds a new issue. Companies will often offer a “rogue employee” defense of an employee acting outside the scope of their employment or clearly against the rules and wishes of the employer. This would clearly appear to fit since this is a senseless criminal act. However, there will remain the question of whether the airline had any indication or should have uncovered the type of mental imbalance that would lead to such an suicidal and murderous act.
Source: WSJ
Walter Mitty was never accepted into their inner circle, he has been butt hurt ever since.
He is someone that Walter Mitty only wishes he could be. Succesful, intelligent, handsome and more. Walter is burning with envy and just about set his hair on fire with impotent rage.
Inga – Walter Mitty is whomever he wants to be and he is better at it than anyone else.
yoyoma, Mao is the person who started the schism blog, Flower For Socrates. He does not comment here any longer.
Nick
Who is Mao? I mean, who is he here? Am I at risk of going to prison for reeducation? Can I bring my blowdryer and my cans of solid white albacore tuna, packed in water, with me?
@ Paul C. Schulte
“William Berry –
” ‘Also, too: The haters– racists, Islamo-phobes, misogynists, et al in this country are the catoptric image of the radical Islamists they profess to despise so much.’
“This is just stupid!!!! ”
Paul, do the four exclamations marks indicate that you really, really, really, really mean it? 🙂
No, what WB said about the Islamophobia’s mirroring has a great deal of truth in it, and your animatedly defensive reaction confirms that.
I don’t know why he said, “profess to despise” unless it hasn’t occurred to him that the identification with the “hated other” isn’t allowed into consciousness, and so there’s no real dissimulation involved.
You remember, P HaW has explicitly stated that he wants to kill en mass the Muslim killers, i.e., go to war on them, rather than bring them to justice, and I don’t recall your objecting to that particular solution to the problem of non-state, Muslim terrorists.
It seems that Mr. Berry can recognize projection well enough when he sees it in others, but just has a little more trouble when it comes to seeing it in himself. 🙂
At any rate, it’s always a good idea to know thyself, especially if you find yourself itching to kill very large numbers of people.
Ken – I do not believe in ‘pop psychologist.’ I have a minor in behavioral psychology and personally believe that you are out of your field.
Catalina is tomorrow, Saturday/Sunday is “the weekend” unless you’re on the dole and every day is a paid day off. We successful people go interesting places and do interesting things. We don’t just sit in our one bedroom apartments whining, crying and being envious.
Nick wrote: “We successful people go interesting places and do interesting things.”
Yep. I’m heading off Sunday for a 14 day Holland America cruise through the Southern Caribbean. Stops in Key West, San Juan Puerto Rico, St Thomas, Antigua, St Lucia, Curacao, Aruba and the Grand Cayman Islands. Forgive me if I lay off reading this blog for awhile. Work hard, play hard. That’s what I always say.
They took their ball and went home. Now they have their own little echo chamber. They had created one here, before a few brave souls stood up to the bullies. DavidM, PaulS, Karen and a few others were vilified along w/ myself. The cowards had power and like all liberals, turned fascists w/ it. The record is clear. They called us sociopaths, racists, psychopaths, and worse. I had my deceased sister compared to Hitler. It’s all there for all to read. They’re gone, we’re here, deal w/ it or go join their little echo chamber. It’s actually quite hilarious. But, make sure you don’t cross the Mao of the blog. He has banned some good longtime commenters for having the temerity to speak their mind. Again, it’s all on the record. These people complaining on this thread are old timers that keep changing their names. We brave souls have always used our real names.
Berry Farm never had to expose his union organizer past. It is readily apparent by the way he exchanges in a dialogue with others. My way or the highway, and if you don’t like it, we will destroy you. Literally and figuratively. Been exposed to the union all my life. Typical thuggish behavior from the alleged leaders, usually more interested in lining their own pockets than serving the best interests of their members. Fine line between their antics and criminal activity, and I am being kind. We witness the same strong arm tactics, even when participating in this site. If you don’t agree, off with your head. Is it any wonder the unions have died out in this country?
Selfishness a cornerstone of Glibertarianism.
“focuses on political equality and the other on economic and social arrangements”
That is, screw liberty. Squared.
” Responsibility to others and to the common good requires a commitment to putting the public interest above the interests of a few”
That is, screw liberty.
” Are you on to this too?”
They long for windows out of which to toss the heretics.
Pogo Hears a Who
” Are you on to this too?”
They long for windows out of which to toss the heretics.
“Ignorance is Strength”
And 4 crushes 3, 2, and 1.
Every time.
Moreover, the definitions of each word are internally inconsistent or frankly contradictory (e.g., securing “the basic foundations of economic security” is necessarily anti-freedom in practice).
Freedom is slavery!
Progressivism!
Progressivism, Liberalism, yes a Lefty and proud of it.
1. Freedom. In terms of our political foundations, the most basic progressive value is freedom. This also happens to be one of the most contested values in American life. Progressives have a two-part definition of freedom: “freedom from” and “freedom to”. First, we believe that all people should have freedom from undue interference by governments and others in carrying out their private affairs and personal beliefs. This includes our rights to freedom of speech, association, and religion as well as the freedom to control our own bodies and personal lives. Second, we believe that all people should have the freedom to lead a fulfilling and secure life supported by the basic foundations of economic security and opportunity. This includes physical protections against bodily harm as well as adequate income, economic protections, health care and education, and other social provisions…
2. Opportunity. Complementing our commitment to human freedom is our belief in opportunity. Like freedom, the concept of opportunity has two components: one focuses on political equality and the other on economic and social arrangements that enhance our lives. The first component of opportunity prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious faith or non-faith, or disability. It also means embracing the diversity of American society by ensuring that all people have the chance to turn their talents and ambitions into a meaningful life, not just the rich and powerful or dominant racial and ethnic groups. The second component of opportunity involves the conditions necessary for people to be secure and to move up in life—health care, education, a decent job, labor rights, a secure retirement…
3. Responsibility. Along with freedom and opportunity comes responsibility — personal responsibility and the responsibility we have to each other and to the common good. Personal responsibility requires each of us to do our part to improve our own lives through hard work, education, and by acting with honesty and integrity. Responsibility to others and to the common good requires a commitment to putting the public interest above the interests of a few and an understanding that strong families and communities are the foundation of a good society. It means working to achieve greater social justice and economic conditions that benefit civil society broadly. It demands an open and honest government and an engaged and participatory citizenry…
4. Cooperation. Rounding out these political values which are primarily directed at the rights, opportunities, and duties of individuals is the basic progressive value of cooperation. Cooperation is the foundation of our most important social institutions including our families, our communities, and our civic and faith groups. Freedom without cooperation leads to a divided society that cannot work together to achieve common goals and improve the lives of all. Cooperation as a value requires that we try to be open-minded and empathetic toward others and that we are accountable for their well-being as they are accountable to us. Progressives believe that if we blindly pursue our own needs and ignore those of others, our society will degenerate.
http://www.scribd.com/mobile/doc/131793272
“the word “lefty,” invoking it like a linguistic talisman in every other comment he posts,”
it’s like trying to avoid using the word “baseball” when discussing the sport the Yankees play.
Pogo Hears a Who
“the word “lefty,” invoking it like a linguistic talisman in every other comment he posts,”
it’s like trying to avoid using the word “baseball” when discussing the sport the Yankees play.
I love it. Are you on to this too? Did you hear him earlier giving Darren orders to erase his post “feel free to erase that monster” He refuses to talk to me because I told him I was tired of him trying to run the blog and morphing into other personalities. 😉
We just don’t want strong outspoken conservatives who aren’t afraid to fight for their principles.
“P HaW, too, likes the word “lefty,” invoking it like a linguistic talisman in every other comment he posts, yet he can’t even define the word”
I assumed at least a college level of reading comprehension here, and that terms like ‘leftism’ need not be defined.
1. Leftism is any movement that emphasizes “equality” (i.e. sameness) over liberty and uses either the total rule of the state or “the will of the people” to command the nation’s affairs.
2. “Leftists” practice, promote, or foment leftism.
3. “Lefties” are leftists.
William Berry, I appreciate your continued presence here on RIL. We need strong outspoken liberals who aren’t afraid to fight for their principles.
@P.S: “This is stupid!!!!”
Coming from you, that is a compliment. I have never seen anything out of you that wasn’t bass-ackward from the truth.
So, thnx, I guess.
William Berry – it was the nicest thing I could say under the circumstances. “Stupid is as stupid does.” And that was stupid.
Paul
Thanks for the correction. My spelling is lousy. No hidden meaning. Just misspelled.
BTW, the previous comment does not apply to you. I see so much s+&t leveled against you. You are far more intelligent than certain cretins trolling this site. Their only retort is to vilify you, since they are incapable of refuting what you state.
Unfortunate.
yoyoma – when you cannot defeat the message, kill the messenger.