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Taste Barrack Obama--Is it Poisonous or Progressive pie? PART III

It's important for me to write this blog, because I believe it's the role of citizens in a democracy to ask meaningful questions (especially of their desired candidate) so that the end goal of defining reality is achievable.  Read More »

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My name is Mean Michael, and I'm a socialist

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Aww Shucks. I do not wish actual honest debate, especially not on this site.  Read More »

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"On the long road you got a long time to sing a Simple Song"

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I just walked away from a festival carrying a sea of new thoughts, a head of musical inspiration and a new perspective.  Read More »

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The Hard Money Conundrum

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I'm in the process of a watchin' a documentary called Maxed Out. Perhaps you've seen it. The opening scene features a real-estate agent who uses irregular accounting procedures identical to those of the Enronian scandals (the film made the comparison, not me), but then trickles down to the responsibility of the consumer.  Read More »

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My First Dose of City Planning

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My small town (~64,000 folks) is attempting to restructure its downtown into a more pleasing passageway for business and good community vibes.  Read More »

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Take That, Sun. And That!

Listenin' to Devo today and whatdya know. I got a gut feelin'. Mighta been more of a blister in the sun. We'll see if this idear catches fire like sawaboof's arm, which apparently stripes one's eye like a candy cane.  Read More »

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It's Summer. What do we do now?

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I've juxtaposed this post into a division of two: what, in society or in one's head, we can do to make this a more beautiful place. This is not necessarily a universal translator, but these are things for everyone.  Read More »

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What is Civilization really about?

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Today, the economics/government teacher brought to our attention just how mythical our belief in privacy and security has been in the states.  Read More »

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