**Fair warning: philosophical and political musings expressed here are tainted with liberalism. Today is June 17, 2017, and as has been the case since November 9, 2016, there is an over abundance of news available for me to slant into my (correct) position: Donald Trump is now officially under investigation yet he continues to tweet … Continue reading Days of Murky Politics
Who remembers the financial crisis of 2008? Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller?? Like the pain of childbirth, the economic contraction that burst the housing bubble and led to epidural bank bailouts that were as ineffective as self hypnosis at relieving said pain felt while birthing oversized billionaires with giant heads, it all seems to have been forgotten. … Continue reading Long After the Birth of the 2008 Financial Crisis, The Republicans Want Another Baby
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." ~ Benjamine Franklin Most countries in the civilized world see education as a necessary investment in their future, crucial for financial success and competitiveness. Most countries do, but not all. What kind of a country doesn't value education, making it a luxury affordable only to an elite … Continue reading Wealth Gap Spreads with Cuts to Education
Today is a two post day because I feel the need to vent. A fellow blogger (loisajay1213) commented on a post I published two days ago, about pre-existing conditions. She asked if I had seen Jimmy Kimmel on the news last night. I had not, but I've mastered google, and easily found a monologue of … Continue reading Reprehensible Ex-Representative Joe Walsh
Prettily situated on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, The University of California, Berkeley is a prestigious school affiliated with over 70 Nobel Laureates whose areas of expertise include physics, chemistry, economics, and literature. The school accepts only the brightest 17% of the population, and shakes down in-state residents for $35k while outsiders … Continue reading What is Going On at Berkeley?
Speaking of cake, today is my birthday. Please don't comment happy birthday, because I'll ignore it. I hate everything about birthdays. I only mention mine to illustrate the fact that birthdays are just another day. If a person (I) expects people to bow at their (my) will, just this one day a year, they (I) … Continue reading Speaking of Cake
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