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False Dichotomies and You

So the actual quote from the speech, in context, is this: “Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive.  Somebody invested in roads and bridges.  If you’ve got a business — you … Continue reading

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Dog vs. Chicken

I’ll be brief. Or at least I’ll try. Yesterday, Sunday, we had a nice day, mostly. Church was at 9, and I had a visit at 1pm, so I was home by 2pm and even had a nap. Sunshine and … Continue reading

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Opting out of Social Security

Chewing a bone on this issue. Really curious as to why this: In 1983, the U.S. Congress closed a loophole in the original Social Security Act that allowed municipal governments to opt out of the Social Security system. Really. Why? … Continue reading

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