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Invisible Handjob

April 19, 2011

Please don’t jump to the conclusion that I am a socialist based on this article. Socialism has at least as many problems and inanities as capitalism. Also, it is not the only alternative. Besides, I detest all ideologies. All that I ask is that you not insult me by associating me with any of them. […]

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Big Is Big

September 8, 2010

ome people are reticent to fully accept the need for big government. That is understandable. Americans have been force-fed a diet of propaganda for small government for generations. That message was ramped up in the Goldwater campaign. Other than retaining a presence in our psyche, it just hibernated there until the advent of St. Ronny. […]

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How Much Is That . . .

July 17, 2010

First, don’t be surprised at the posted prices in the window. They are in ¥en. Second, considering the real, total cost, it may not be far off the mark. This is not going to be pleasant. This is the area where we probably are most reluctant to confront reality. Despite the unpleasantness of the reality, […]

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What Hath BP Wrought?

May 24, 2010

They call it an accident. Either my dictionary is seriously out of date, or they have redefined the word. Despite the attempts to control the flow of information, more keeps leaking out. My apologies for the puns but, in such a dire situation, humor eases the anxiety somewhat. Dire? Yes. First, the leakage was only […]

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