“Life Is Not Fair” is a Relative Concept
Fairness is primarily about justice . It matters less that life isn’t fair when you’re wealthy. It can mean everything when you’re not. Sometimes I think I may […]
Monthly Archives: May 2012
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers …”
This is my annual offering on a day I wish we didn’t have to recognize. Not from lack of homage for the sacrifices made by young men and women in […]
“It’s a Little Bit of Everything”
I think the rock group Dawes is one of the freshest and most inspirational groups around today. Their lyrics are so down to earth and often carry the weight of […]
Tell Congress to Fix Social Security – NOW
Social Security continues to be under attack from private interests who want to use your SSI payroll contributions and risk them in speculative ventures that may or may not succeed. […]
Maybe This Explains It
Now there’s physical evidence that may suggest why so many people changed their vote in 2010 from a vote they made in 2008 that had denied the financial status quo […]
Not-So-Near Perfect
According to a recent poll of women by Austin Reed, a British-based luxury tailor for men’s clothes, there are 30 characteristics they rated that would make the perfect man. […]
When You’ve Got Nothing to Offer – Punt
A recent Ross Douthat’s column entitled “The Party of Julia” provides yet another example of how conservatives will play out this election to win votes for their candidate, Mitt Romney. […]
When Free Markets and a Grid-Locked Congress Threaten the Public Health
Because free markets are at heart designed to make profits, there are times when this principle of capitalism can negatively impact the health of the citizens of this country. It […]
A Glimmer of “HOPE” to Move Us “FORWARD”
Though the Republicans would like to put a pejorative spin on Democratic themes past and present, there are indicators that such themes are tangible for this election year Past […]
Fantasies of the Poor: Oh to be a Rich Person’s Pet.
Emotion-driven humans are prone to perpetual folly. And capitalists, it seems, are everlastingly ready to take advantage of them. Greed, alas, springs eternal. – Lynn Parramore You know, despite […]
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