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Tidbit: Economies of Scale

Take a quick read, and consider this thought: There is only one excuse for seeking the benefits of economic consolidation, only one “benefit” — it’s makes it possible for plutocrats to rob everyone at once. No other long term benefit … Continue reading

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The Right Tribe

Most Christians today are ill-equipped to understand what’s happening in places like France. I’ve been watching for some years the rise of right-wing nationalist groups in Europe. I won’t pretend I know the subject well, because that would require staying … Continue reading

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Reprise: Linux Elitism

I stand by my almost-three-year old post about the elitist attitude of Linux fans. To restate in fewer words, the attitude of Linux users reflects to a large degree that of the developers. The Open Source culture is developer-centric. The … Continue reading

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Radical Management: Measuring Success

If you listen to the MBAs’ lies about what defines success, you’ll always be a moral failure. My prescription is simple: If you adhere to God’s Laws — or Cosmic Moral Principles, if you prefer, it’s all the same — … Continue reading

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Once Again: I’m a Terrorist

I am associated with officially designated “terrorists.” That is, living here in Central Oklahoma, I reject the entire official government narrative of the Murrah Building Bombing. I tend to agree with the contents of this site. And said site is … Continue reading

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Rough Play

We may never know the whole story, but it would appear the NATO forces attacked a Pak border unit out of sheer meanness. So far, the NATO apologists can’t come up with a good lie. The elephant in the room … Continue reading

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Curmudgeonry for the Week

Just a quick laundry list of short items. 1. We are trying to bring Afghanistan under the boot heel of our empire, on one level. We could win, but we won’t. The single greatest factor is incomprehensible to the military … Continue reading

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If I Could, I Would

Yep, if I had as much money as he does: [Ventura] vowed to apply for Mexican citizenship so he can live there more months of the year…. “I will never stand for a national anthem again. I will turn my … Continue reading

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Cain Don't Know Game

As a management tool, nothing compares to Game. Be the man. Your number one concern in life is the mission. Know what that is for you, and never deviate from the course. It’s largely the same for men and women, … Continue reading

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The Bernays Effect

There are probably other names for it, but the Bernays Effect is simply convincing everything they can’t do what they’ve been doing for centuries, and should have to pay money for something which supplies an inferior result. Thus: In the … Continue reading

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