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Ending Homelessnes: Government Intervention v Market Forces04/27/2023In Finland — where innovation is more than just another word for privatization — they’ve managed to virtually end homelessness. […]6 Comments
Trump’s Worst Nightmare and Karma04/25/2023It was 1973 and the Justice Department had just filed a civil rights lawsuit against Trump and his father Fred Trump. […]2 Comments
The Paper Box04/22/2023I began to wonder a little more, but just then I stepped in front of the paper box. I reached into my pocket for a quarter, placed it in the slot, opened the box and removed the top paper. […]16 Comments
The Wreck of the Peter Iredale04/20/2023My newest painting is a view of the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale, lost on the Oregon Coast in 1906. […]24 Comments
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Belaboring the obvious, but…04/17/2023A lot to be said for repression. […]7 Comments
I think she’s got it!04/17/2023If an overwhelming majority of the younger generations think and feel as this young woman does, we're on the right track, headed in the right direction... […]3 Comments
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Alan Milner on The Debt Ceiling Addendum: “Here’s a fact: If the budget deal was about to fail because it was falling short by one vote, and…” Jun 3, 21:53
on The Debt Ceiling Addendum: “While political back and forth isn’t my forte, I didn’t see the rationale of those who voted against as cheap…” Jun 3, 16:44
on The Debt Ceiling Addendum: “Mirrors on the ceiling! Such a fine line ‘twix PROBABILITY and our pandora’s box of possibilities …. Hey default is…” Jun 3, 12:58
on The Debt Ceiling Addendum: “I agree with you 100%. It appears that the only rationale involved in this process is how these various legislators…” Jun 3, 05:37
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