There is one problem with politics. Politicians are always working with divided loyalty. On one hand, they want to do what is best for their constituency. On the other hand, they want to get re-elected. In a simpler world, this would mean the same thing. In the complex world of modern politics, it doesn’t…
Month: April 2017
Social Commentary
The Pre-Emptive Accusation
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As the last American Presidential election demonstrated, there is a great deal of political, social, and psychological capital to be made in making accusations about your opponent first, before someone makes the same accusations about you. The pot calls the kettle black, and even if the kettle is stainless steel, everyone believes it. How does…
Social Commentary
The Failure of Experts
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There are two problems with information today which combine to cause a great deal of confusion. Too much information available on the Internet and other media, including lies, damn lies, fake news and alternative facts. It really is hard to make up your mind on anything. There are always plenty of experts ready and willing…
Politics
There’s No Business Like Government
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“They oughta get some businessmen in there and show them how to run government proper.” – often heard from sanctimonious business owners who have no experience in anything except their own businesses. If you think about it – which those who make the statement above have not – you will see that this generalization is…