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Exploitable

Posted on June 27, 2019 by tonyj126

President Trump would not have won in 2016 had he not persuaded people who were hurting that he could improve their lives. He convinced enough voters in key states that they would have better jobs, healthcare, and housing if he … Continue reading →

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The Slippery Slope of Trump Taint

Posted on June 20, 2019 by tonyj126

When I found out this morning that Iran had shot down a U.S. drone, I read the story with interest. Not surprisingly, the U.S. and Iran differed on whether the drone was over Iranian airspace when it was intercepted. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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Should College Be Delayed?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by tonyj126

This may be a radical idea in a world in which education is highly prized, but for some people, putting off college for 6-7 years may be a good idea. As with many concepts to address a broken system, this … Continue reading →

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A Wealth of Carbon Dioxide

Posted on June 18, 2019 by tonyj126

A person who invests $100 per month in a retirement account beginning at age 20 and stops at age 26 and 4 months will have a bigger nest egg than someone who invests $100 per month beginning at age 26 … Continue reading →

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Kings, Cathedrals, Destroyers & Trump

Posted on June 8, 2019 by tonyj126

My wife & I have just spent two weeks in the U.K., and I can’t help but notice the similarities between the authoritarian leaders of ole and the current president of the United States. You can see exhibits and read … Continue reading →

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Border Wall: $25 million per mile!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by tonyj126

Really?? The bipartisan border security deal intended to prevent another partial federal government shutdown in a couple days includes $1.375 billion for 55 miles of physical border barriers. That’s $25 million per mile. Doesn’t it seem that much more can … Continue reading →

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How to Change the Truth about Immigration

Posted on January 10, 2019 by tonyj126

I needed a break from some complicated volunteer treasurer work so I checked out the online news sites. Perhaps I need a better definition for the word “break.” Eventually I found myself at Fox News and clicked on a video … Continue reading →

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Louise Penny, Radio, Painting & Writing

Posted on December 6, 2018 by tonyj126

I was privileged to ask Louise Penny a question at her book signing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, last night. First of all, I recommend going to see her if you have the chance. She tells a great story – both … Continue reading →

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Framing the Message – Mining for Votes

Posted on November 28, 2018 by tonyj126

Republicans have always been good at framing an issue in a way that generates anger, disgust, shock – and votes. Tax cuts that go primarily to the wealthy are successfully dubbed “tax relief” and the medical term “intact dilation and … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Eugenics Movement

Posted on November 15, 2018 by tonyj126

British scientist Francis Galton coined the term Eugenics in 1883 from the Greek word for “good” or “well” (eu) and the suffix -genēs meaning “born.” A cousin of Charles Darwin, Galton’s later career was concerned with improving the percentage of … Continue reading →

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