Without even knowing all the science behind it, most of us know the common sense of “cause and effect”… of probable outcomes from certain actions. If I drive a car with my eyes closed, I’ll probably run into something. If I ignore the “low oil” light in my car dashboard, the engine will eventually seize […]
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One of the big topics this year, as almost every election year, is “getting out the vote”… the big push to “help” people register to vote and then “help” them vote. Without getting into the TRUE motives (not the stated motives) of organizations engaged in this type of activity, it is my opinion that such […]
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I’ve often spoke of the need for our education system to be reformed. It has become too institutionalized, supports primarily the needs and wants of the teachers and teachers’ union (which has become one of the single largest political entities) rather than the requirements of the students, our children, the next generation of leaders of […]
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For the very best discussion on one of the basic tenets our country was founded on, equality, I strongly suggest you read Chapter 5 of Milton Friedman’s Free To Choose. This is the most readable book on economics I’ve ever found. It explains things in a straightforward manner that makes good common sense… a rarity […]
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In my observations, I’ll often reference “WE” (usually capitalized), by which I mean WE, the people. But does that mean I speak for everyone in the U.S.? No.
The “WE” I like to speak of is a reference, of course, to the preamble of the Constitution of the United States.
Likewise, did the Constitution speak for EVERYONE […]
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It seems some people are just looking for a fight these days. They’ll take statements out of context, distort something that was said, or just hear words without thinking of their true meaning. Here’s a current example:
A special meeting about Dallas County traffic tickets turned tense and bizarre this afternoon.
County commissioners were discussing problems with […]
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I hate meetings… most are a waste of time. Invariably, whatever “meat” in them requires only a fraction of the total time spent preparing, going to, participating in, and returning from them. Horribly inefficient. And very few people actually know how to run a meeting well… this should be a skill taught in school.
It seems […]
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We all know there is a distinct difference between high and low quality goods and services…
A tool that works reliably for years vs. one that breaks the second time you use it
The luscious taste of a home-grown garden tomato vs. a mass-produced, picked-too-early one
A road that is built well and rides smooth vs. a bumpy […]
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A few days ago, I was making a quick purchase and handed the clerk a ten dollar bill. Despite the cash register doing the calculation and displaying the amount of change I had coming, this young man - perhaps 18 or 19 years old - had considerable difficulty counting out my change. Unfortunately, it is […]
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After noting the recent increase in unemployment and how it can easily be explained by the government-mandated increases in the minimum wage AND the flood of high school and college students looking for summer employment, it dawned on me that the most logical solution for those youths is to go into business for themselves!
By starting […]
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Helping others isn't easy, though. YOU have to know what you're teaching. So, let's get started! Take this quick
The challenge in this great republic is to ensure that our representatives (and those in the government bureaucracy who report to them) respect the majority... and for the majority to respect the minority... and for all to respect the law.
