Category Archives: Politics

Fully Engaged Democracy and Campaigning to Win

Summary. Party loyalists typically don’t extend their vision or efforts beyond the myopic lens of the party they support. This is a mistake for the reasons presented below. As this short document explains, people will have maximum impact when influencing … Continue reading

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Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…

The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, … Continue reading

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Maxine – The Economy is So Bad

Consumer Defense | Finance “The economy is so bad, you need a good dose of Maxine!”~ Greg Johnson We had re-posted on our website an email that has circulated the globe many times over and found its way into the email … Continue reading

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Candyman 187 and The Havenotz – Show Em’ All – Fall 2011 Hip Hop Revival Project

Effective Living > Music Summary. The Fall of 2011 will mark a significant moment in the revival of Hip Hop music as Candyman 187 (Sardar Khan) and The Havenotz are planning to launch a major project that will revitalize the landscape … Continue reading

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Airport Security TSA Demands Dying 95 Year Old Wheelchair-bound Woman with Leukemia Remove Adult Diaper and Detains Crying Daughter

Effective Living | Activism Summary. There are numerous reports in the news of people being unreasonably searched, detained, and embarrassed by security officials. The people being harassed by security officials are not those who would appear to fit any category … Continue reading

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Chairman Mao and Barack Obama = Barack Obamao and the Cult of Personality

Activism > Politics Summary. There’s a movement on the Internet that involves making comparisons between the political career of Barack Obama and Chairman Mao Zedong (Tse-Tung). Both are charismatic leaders who didn’t just win the support of the people, but … Continue reading

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The Vegetarian Myth – The Rise of Irrationalism and the Dangers of Primal and Paleo Diets

Health Summary. A movement toward Paleolithic living has recently reached critical mass. Many books on paleo and primal diets are now flooding the market. One such book is The Vegetarian Myth by the Lierre Keith. Others include: The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and … Continue reading

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Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?

Activism > Politics In recent years, one of the victories often cited by political consultants (on the left and right) has been the transition of blue states to red states as Republican political candidates have won local and state elections … Continue reading

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The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination

Effective Living > Activism “I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy.” – Jessica Dovey “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to … Continue reading

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The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard

Activism > Politics Summary. The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard explores how outdated legislation is creating restrictions and barriers to progress. [BUY NOW] Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed–this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes … Continue reading

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