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When Life Gives You Lemons, Monetize the Lemonade

In “There is no ‘free’ lemonade: In giving drink away, girls ignore rules of economics — and sum up what’s wrong with U.S.”, writer Terry Savage takes to task three young girls (plus nanny) for setting up a lemonade stand and then giving away–not selling–their wares. I must admit, I’m torn by the two views of the world, the two mindsets, this conflict represents. more…

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Are Cameras the New Guns?

Governments and police need to embrace the public-generated media scrutiny, not persecute and prosecute it. To do otherwise suggests systemic malfeasance. Are Cameras the New Guns?. more…

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Arizona’s Problem Immigration Law

On April 23, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law an immigration bill that has drawn both ire and support in the weeks following. It’s certainly opened a can of worms. more…

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How Conservatives Ruined Government, Enriched Themselves, And Beggared The Nation

Discussion between Bill Moyers and Thomas Frank. Sort of like listening to a liberal version of Fox News. Still, some very valid points are made. Bill Moyers Journal . Watch & Listen | PBS. more…

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What Israel Can Teach Us About Security

What’s sad is that this isn’t even new. For years the call has gone out to do what Israel does…but so far it can’t get beyond the US’s jingoistic bureaucracy. What Israel can teach us about security – thestar.com. more…

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New Partisan Vitriol in Senate Health Vote – The New York Times

Yet another symptom of the decline of an ideal (sad to say). NYT: New partisan vitriol in Senate health vote – The New York Times more…

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America Without a Middle Class

No, it’s not your imagination. The middle class has been getting increasingly poorer since the 70s. Elizabeth Warren: America Without a Middle Class. more…

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Pressure Mounts To Resolve ID Law – Albuquerque News Story – KOAT Albuquerque

Pressure Mounts To Resolve ID Law – Albuquerque News Story – KOAT Albuquerque. I’m still amazed at the idea of needing a passport to fly WITHIN your country’s borders. more…

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Health Don’t Care Anymore

I have five drafts of healthcare blogs written over the past several months. I decided instead of making researched arguments which were all but impossible to make accessible, I’d just do a quick blog on my thoughts and conclusions. more…

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Fear and Loathing of the Right to Free Speech

The provisions in the first amendment protecting various freedoms hasn’t exactly been working how it was intended. more…

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