Illinois made news this week by raising taxes. To something like 5%. Wow, that’s so big! Not really, since it is still smaller than that of other large states (according to the New York Times). Some governments are raising taxes, which is the obvious way out of budget problems. Still, many refuse to raise taxes,…
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It’s the Stupidity, Stupid!
Here’s a letter to the New York Times that I am composing. Unfortunately, this short message is way too long. A 150 word limit? How can one reason in such a small space? Paul Krugman’s column, “The War on Logic”, reminds me of a phrase which I thought would be an excellent slogan for anyone’s…
Train Travel
Travel by train is a wonderful experience. It characterizes a different era. An Amtrak passenger train has something like seven cars. One dining, one sightseeing, one sleeping. Nearly, one-half of the train is not specifically for holding paying passengers. Contrast this with airlines, packing the maximum profits into an uncomfortable simple tube. I hope we…
Advertising
I was listening to a FORA.tv cast of technology, publishing, media and advertising. Great show. Advertising is for idiots. If you’re unconsciously persuaded by advertising, then I don’t trust you around my family. You can’t engage your mind, and there are way too many experiences in life which push your judgement around like a speck…
Advertising
I was listening to a FORA.tv cast of technology, publishing, media and advertising. Great show. Advertising is for idiots. If you’re unconsciously persuaded by advertising, then I don’t trust you around my family. You can’t engage your mind, and there are way too many experiences in life which push your judgement around like a speck…