Spiking only possible in public retirement plans
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What I will get in the end zone will be exactly what I put in my retirement fund. Why does that work for me and not public education in New Mexico? Continue Reading
Borrowing money with no intention of paying it back
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So here is a deal: I borrow money from you and do not pay you back ever. Do you want to hear the details of this amazing offer? I take the money you give me without ever paying it back to you. Do we have a deal? Why not? Continue Reading
No pity for citizens who ignored Social Security facts
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Both political parties say they are not going to change their spending habits at all. Wrong. Major change is coming regardless of what they say to the people. Continue Reading
When a society really means to tax the rich
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We cannot allow prizes to be awarded from the lottery because that would be ill-gotten gains – like when someone in a company gets a golden parachute. We must confiscate all lottery winnings if we are to have a just society. Continue Reading
Disaster preparedness has disaster written all over it
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By preparing for a disaster you are hoarding food and water. Will you defend your hoard of water and food? Mercy! I think this disaster preparedness has disaster written all over it. Continue Reading
Those things that are far worse than a radiation leak
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While the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, many political aftershocks are being felt strongly in our country. Much debate involves nuclear energy being used for domestic power generation. Sadly, so much being said about nuclear energy generation just is not so. Continue Reading
Looking for a sustainable solution to the debate about driver’s licenses
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Our country is made stronger when we attract people of other countries overtly and legally. The debate should be about making it easier to obey the immigration laws than break them as it is now. Continue Reading
Deep in the valley of stupid
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Twice in the last week I had an out-of-brain experience that has left me quite brainless. Continue Reading
The Spender Generation will stop spending
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The only restraint on the Spending Generation will come when it can no longer borrow. That day is very near. Continue Reading
The answer is government. What is the question?
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The mantra for the last half of the 20th century: The answer is government. Few of us were alive back when that was not so. Our government attempts to be all things to all people in all ways and at all times. Continue Reading
Forget reform; only fundamental innovation will succeed
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Rather than attempt to reform a broken model of education, New Mexico must innovate fundamentally or suffer the same old results. Continue Reading
Finding the right priorities in the money wars
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The question becomes, what should be the last thing to be cut in New Mexico? That establishes the priority of the state. If the answer is nothing can be cut, it shows there is no priority, only raw desire for taxpayer money. Continue Reading
Evil, thy name is notoriety
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January 8th our nation was shocked by the mindless violence in Arizona. What did the shooter want to get? Sadly, the answer is notoriety. It is one of the most prevalent influences in our society. Yes, I am theorizing and do not know his mind. However, as I watch the coverage of major shootings in our society, all indicators point to this: Evil, thy name is notoriety. Continue Reading
Thankful that in tough times I am an American
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With the 24-hour news coverage of bad things happening anywhere on the globe and the constant drum-beat of security issues everywhere, many citizens are plainly afraid. In times like these, I thank God I am an American. Continue Reading
The real Christmas of meaning
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My Christmas seasons have always been inclusionary. Anyone wanting to celebrate Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All was just fine with me. Continue Reading