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This is the classic children's book, Goodenough Gismo, by Richmond I. Kelsey, published in 1948. Nearly unavailable in libraries and the collector's market, it is posted here with love as an "orphan work" so that it may be seen and appreciated -- and perhaps even republished, as it deserves to be. After you read this book, it won't surprise you to learn that Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905-1987) was an accomplished artist, or that as Dick Kelsey, he was one of the great Disney art directors, breaking your heart with "Pinocchio," "Dumbo," and "Bambi."

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A Dystopian Fantasy . . .

. . . from the paranoid ACLU.

Posted by amba on January 31, 2007 at 09:39 AM | Permalink

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It's certainly a funny and over-the-top scare piece, Amba, but this is, in general, one of the areas where conservative ol' me sides with the ACLU, as I discuss here.

Posted by: PatHMV | January 31, 2007 at 12:29 PM

I would only be concerned if I was in NYC and they didn't quantify the Trans-fat. Pass the pepperoni, please

Posted by: GN | January 31, 2007 at 12:55 PM

I don't disagree with you, Pat, it was just the over-the-topness I was characterizing as "paranoid." I'm probably not vigilant enough in the defense of my liberty.

Posted by: amba | January 31, 2007 at 01:25 PM

How's that go again -- just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean there isn't a conspiracy to overcharge me for food I don't want?

Posted by: meade | January 31, 2007 at 02:31 PM

I for one am glad to know that there are some things that we all have in common.

Black, white, rich, poor, wingnut or moonbat -- we can all appreciate paranoid conspiracy theories and "culture war" scare tactics.

(Disclaimer: The views expressed are not necessarily those of PJ and are not meant to discount legitimate concerns about privacy and liberty. Does this go on my permanant record?)

Posted by: Pastor_Jeff | January 31, 2007 at 02:31 PM

"Comas for Capitals"

I was worried that my email was not going out to you, but then I tend to be concerned to worried about most things, so I just don't think about most of them, especially were we're headed.

Hi and love - Rick

Posted by: rick robotham dvm | January 31, 2007 at 03:11 PM

Oh, they're coming for you now, Pastor Jeff... the privacy advocates will now put your name on their master list of those who harbor undesirable thoughts because they are inadequately opposed to thought control and government databases. You'll never work for a pro-privacy firm again...

Posted by: PatHMV | January 31, 2007 at 05:21 PM

ummmm- excuse my ignorance(yeah, please?)...

i don't get it. Isn't the ACLU all ABOUT privacy? I think?

Posted by: karen | January 31, 2007 at 10:17 PM

Yeah, that's the point -- they're trying with humorous exaggeration to warn you what's coming if you let the gov have access to all your private data.

Posted by: amba | January 31, 2007 at 10:34 PM

A tad too extreme- even for the ACLU.

Ah, scratch that.

Posted by: karen | January 31, 2007 at 10:43 PM

That didn't sound right, but... you know what i mean.

Here they are taking away rights left and right- and they can think up something so off-the-wall? Whatever.

Posted by: karen | January 31, 2007 at 10:45 PM