Monthly Archives: February 2010

Politics: More Than a Mere Spoiler

Anyone who has read here much knows I am utterly cynical about politics here in the US. I doubt it has ever really been a matter of who actually had voter support, but has always been manipulation and bullying. You … Continue reading

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Turn, Turn, Turn

Maybe you recall the lyrics to the song with the same title as the one above. The words were taken from the passage in Ecclesiastes which says on this earth, there is a time and place for just about everything … Continue reading

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Unpopular Facts: Hard to Win a Hearing

Chances are, the folks you know don’t want to hear about it. They regard it as personal obsessions, not provable facts. Funny how people understand the basics of civility when they see themselves as the victims. They want you to … Continue reading

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Oppression for Your Convenience

Goal-oriented leadership is a sin. When you find yourself in charge of an activity which involves several other humans, you should understand: From God’s point of view, the working of relations is more important than what you accomplish. That so-called … Continue reading

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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

It’s like escaping an abusive relationship. Something about it keeps calling you back, but every time you go, some new bruise, some new heartbreak, and you walk away, vowing not to do it again. It’s not good for you, always … Continue reading

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Computers: What Happens After You Catch Your Own Tail?

I’ve been chasing my own tail for some time over computer issues. Sure, there’s a part of me that likes trying new things. I’m still planning to put NetBSD on my old laptop, and spend some time learning to use … Continue reading

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