The Inherent Dangers of Privilege (EP.132)
Introduction The real and inherent danger of privilege is in giving others power over you, declaring that power, that privilege,
Archive for 2019
Tariffs: A Tax on Consumers (EP.131)
Introduction Tariffs are a tax on consumers and businesses, and damage economies. When it costs more to import something, like
Don’t Be A Political Partisan–Republican or Democrat (EP.130)
Introduction “Beat L-A!” “I love Tom Brady!” “My two favorite teams are the Broncos and whoever is playing the Raiders.”
The Path to Good Living and Sound Politics (EP.129)
Introduction Life is simple. And hard. And well worth it. Let’s start with the good living part. Start with being
“Medicare For All!” A Calculated Lie (EP.128)
Introduction “Medicare for All” is an intentional misnomer used to disguise free, single-payer insurance as the popular Medicare plan that
Source of Human Dignity: Money? Praise? (EP.127)
Introduction Dignity, like self-esteem, cannot be conferred; it must come from within. There is a lot of talk from some
Quality of Life or Comparison of Lives? (EP.126)
Introduction What is more important, how well we live or how we live in comparison to others? If we have
“Swanee River” And Other Hate (EP.125)
Introduction When I was in grade school my classmates and I sang “Old Folks at Home” (also known as “Swanee
Mueller Madness (EP.124)
Summary “My mind is made up; don’t confuse me with the facts.” Do you know anyone whose mind was changed
“Hands, Face, Teeth and Tinkle” (EP.123)
Summary That was the evening ritual as announced each night by “Auntoy”, my stepmother’s mother. Auntoy (her real name was