Tag: universal health care

This from a reader: The founder of Dubai, Sheik Rashid, was asked about the future of his country, and he replied, “My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land …

Different Flavors of “Rot” Read More »

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It’s good to see that this subject is still in the public sphere, given the extreme right-wing nature of the ruling party here in the U.S.  Here’s an excellent little video featuring Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul that I hope you …

A Bit Off-Topic, But Interesting: Universal Health Care Read More »

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Bhutan (pictured here and below) was the first country in the world to appoint a minister of happiness and to measure gross domestic happiness. That’s kind of heart-warming, isn’t it?  

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In response to my piece on Obama’s Tour of Alaska Focuses on Climate Change, a skeptical reader notes:  The President’s speech was a sop to all his old faithful supporters, a bid to create a legacy for good intentions. I’m not 100% …

Obama’s Tour of Alaska: What Are His Motives? Read More »

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The election season in the U.S. heightens our awareness of government, and saddens us that our leaders cannot or will not act according to the will of the people they serve.  The vast majority of Americans favor a progressive energy …

Americans Favor a Progressive Energy Policy, But There Are Roadblocks Read More »

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