Monthly Archives: December 2013

Looking Into the New Year

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, with the year ending it is time to look forward at the year to come. There will be economic news, tragedy will happen, terrorism will grace a few front pages and there will … Continue reading

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Standards Based Society Versus Regulated Society

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, standards are better for humanity than regulation, but regulation is better for the elite. Standards encourage commerce while regulations are, by design, intended to give some politically favored group, privilege. Standards drive people … Continue reading

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Immigration Reform

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the immigration bill that is winding it’s way through the legislature, should be called “The wage suppression act of 2013.” Let’s face it, the United States does not have a shortage of workers, … Continue reading

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, incentives count, in every facet of human existence. People can be relied on to do what is in their immediate interests. Long term interests however, have less bearing on what we do, because … Continue reading

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Principles Versus Party

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, most folks will give up their beliefs for their team, but very few will give up their team for their principles. We all want our team to win. It is merely human nature. … Continue reading

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Republicans Need to GO!

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the Republican leadership simply does not get it, and they need to go. They stab their base in the back as soon as they are elected, then compound the wound by twisting the … Continue reading

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Mandela’s Passing and South Africa’s Future

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, with the death of Nelson Mandela, the future of South Africa is in jeopardy. This was of course inevitable when that great man died, but now that his mortality is manifest, it is … Continue reading

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The Commodification of Human Suffering

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, human suffering has become a commodity, to be traded and exploited for political power. If someone’s suffering can be misused to that end, it is displayed in neon lights, but if it serves … Continue reading

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The Persistence of Prejudice

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, people today have no real concept of racism, bigotry and prejudice, in fact our definition of these terrible social ills has been corrupted by bigots who peddle prejudice, by calling others racists. Prejudice … Continue reading

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