Tag Archives: economics

He Must Increase

Ref. John 3:26-36. Traffic on this blog has declined over the past week. Does it mean anything? Only in certain contexts; by itself it could be that everyone is simply too busy with other things. Surely you know by now … Continue reading

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Visitor’s Day at the Asylum

Oh, do come in and read my mad ravings! Let me describe to you the delusions of my poor, benighted soul. (This is merely my personal wild speculation on things as they seem to be at this point, and not … Continue reading

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Some Missed Opportunities

We knew some years ago that the US government had planned to destroy, or at least disrupt, the governments of seven countries, with Iran the last link in the chain. We know this because the Brookings Institute published Which Path … Continue reading

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Invest in Eternity

It’s revolutionary, and I am hardly the first to suggest it: Don’t invest with a material calculus, but in moral terms. Literally, not merely as a figure of speech — switch to an entirely different form of reckoning. Put that … Continue reading

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Cycling: Casino Loop

Today I pushed the envelope again. The planned route was 35 miles and took me out around the Firelake Grand Casino. I started from Henney, down to SE 44th, where I once again crossed that rare wooden bridge still standing. … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Yes Communities Management

I publish this letter here because I know there’s not a snowball’s chance in Hell you would ever listen, anyway. Conversation is pointless because you’ll just lie, same as always. What follows is not based on formal surveys and polling, … Continue reading

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Photolog 10: More on Draper

Today’s ride was the typical Draper Loop. It’s nothing special, but during the summer, it means facing the headwinds on the outbound leg, and getting a tailwind boost on the way back when I’m tired. I rode out on Hiwasee … Continue reading

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Getting Intense?

Sometimes it’s hard to tell. We all know that the MSM reports news with the intent to steer attention. The procedure is mixed to keep you guessing. Once in awhile it’s genuine news and rather objective. Most of the time … Continue reading

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Background on Greece and Debt

First: Let’s remind ourselves that Greece is a county like other countries in that there are lots of people with conflicting desires, plans, hopes and dreams. I’ve often panned the Greeks in historical terms for poisoning the world with their … Continue reading

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Compsec: Proof of What We Suspected

Maybe I was a little slow, but at some point I realized that digital security never was, for the most part. We who work or play in the field of computer security (CompSec) have been trading stories of government intrusion … Continue reading

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