DISINFORMATION Do not be misinformed about this word. Wikipedia says: “Disinformation is false information deliberately spread to deceive people.” However, that is not how the word seems to be used in the real world where the concept has no connection with the word “truth” or even “deception.” Henceforth, I will speak of the word as it is …
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GUEST POST from Don: Term Limits
Why Term-Limits are Badand How to Make Good Ones. Every year or so I read comments from people who think it is time for term limits. Sometimes they even sound sensible. Let me say, the idea of term-limits is GREAT. Unfortunately, how it works in real life…NOT SO HOT! So, why would it not work? Consider this, when you …
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GUEST POST from Don: MEAT
MEAT We just received an invoice via USPS. On the back of the envelope was a seal, “Printed with 100% Certified Wind Power.” What? You can certify THAT? Electricity, as I understand it, does not have a “gender.” The electrons in that power line come from scores of providers and through scores of transfer stations. The electrons automatically flow toward the …
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GUEST POST from Don: Wind Chimes, Part II
PART II: WIND CHIMES, and other things. As reported in Part I, as I age I am finding that some things irritate this curmudgeon which didn’t as much when I was younger. In Part I we talked about wind-chimes, crowds, and weights & measures. I don’t want to submit an exhaustive list, because I would like to …
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GUEST POST from Don: The Re-Colonization of America (part II)
The RE-COLONIZATION of America (Part II) We ended our last post with this question: “What changes do you think are coming?” What changes can we expect from those NEW immigrants?1) Poverty, once believed to be a solvable social issue, will become the new standard for a greater percentage of the population.2) Lack of education and skill will …
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GUEST POST from Don: Truth
THE TRUTH 1. Not everyone wants to know the truth. Especially when the truth is a diagnosis of cancer. 2. Some want only “Their” Truth. They want to proclaim only that with which they agree.3. Others refuse to hear anything with which they disagree. So, here’s the question we should be asking…Who is open to the truth, even …
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GUEST POST from Don – A Government
A Derisive Comment about a GOVERNMENT [It is difficult to communicate sarcasm in written text, so let me clearly state at the very beginning that the following post IS sarcasm.] Some things government does are smart because they are essential for the good of the people. Speaking contumely, giving grants to study the sex life of …
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GUEST POST from Don: The Wrong Problem
THE WRONG PROBLEM I remember a day in college (~ 45 years ago now) when one of the proposals before state voters sought a simplistic solution to end roadside trash. It passed (I voted against). Unfortunately, it sought to eliminate ONE SYMPTOM, and did not solve the stated problem. Result was that all soft drink containers were required …
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Thursday Truths – May 19, 2022 Edition
The main purpose of this website is to provide entertainment, light-heartedness, and a peaceful and pleasant place to spend a little time, as well as share what’s going on with me for anyone who might be interested. With all of the trouble, anger, hatred, name-calling, etc. going on in the world, this site is meant …
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