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Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Determining the safest places on Earth during nuclear wars: 12 of 21
For some time now, writing from Las Vegas, I have felt the need to consider what course of action may be appropriate in the event of a major terrorist attack on this place - there ARE people in this world who are not particularly enamoured of the fact that more money was wagered here last year than the national economies of ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Road trip tales: 67 of 117
Mexico City to the U.S. border at Tijuana by bus, with food poisoning - this is my story. This was February 1974, and the (mis)adventure began with a failed wake-up call at the four-star hotel in Mexico City near the embassies, where I was staying. I missed my flight and decided upon an overnight bus trip northwards instead.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration When George W. Bush leaves the presidency: What will he do?: 20 of 33
George Bush will eventually retire to the huge estate he has purchased in Paraguay. He will wait for the telephone call from his handlers or the intelligence community indicating when Planet Nibiru will strike, inundating Crawford, Texas in several miles of salt water. In the highlands of Paraguay, Bush will hire a private m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The "answer" for Iraq: 51 of 84
There is no answer for Iraq. At least, there is no useful answer in which you can play a part. If there is an answer, it must begin with the entire American citizenry getting to know the Bush family, their associates, and their history. How many hours are YOU willing to devote to the task? It wasn't without reason that Georg... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values 10 things I hate about the world we live in: 179 of 273
1. Political correctness.....it's time to speak in a forthright manner. When was the last time you wished to have your comments posted on BBC's "Have Your Say" or other major media websites which solicit reader opinions - only to be instructed by moderators not to offend anyone? I don't want to be politically correct - when ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Has political correctness undermined free speech in the US?: 40 of 61
I suppose the best way to answer this question is to ask ourselves what sort of materiel is never displayed on the evening news, and what sort of topics or viewpoints will get you in trouble when you express these things sincerely. Reports are leaking out about the impending worldwide disasters which are only a few years awa... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with know-it-alls and annoying people: 18 of 26
(I have added some supplemental comments at the end of this article which was written about a year ago.)...There are probably several types of "know-it-alls", and certainly many types of annoying people! First, the know-it-alls, although the ones I discuss here don't put it in those terms. They are more inclined to assign th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why society protects "stupid people": 27 of 38
Does society protect stupid people? A police spokesman here in Las Vegas said about a year ago, "We only catch the stupid ones". Millions of people are in jails and prisons across America. Tens of millions are issued traffic and vehicle citations each year. Is that protecting stupid people? Having watched extensive C-Span TV... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reasons not to believe in God: 136 of 188
I can think of a number of olid reasons not to place much faith in much which passes for belief in God, but I felt the need to revise this Helium article which I wrote several months ago to distance myself from any perception that I do not want people to believe in God. That is not the case. I may make some enemies here, but... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Commentary: All homeless people are not drunks and drug addicts: 21 of 29
I hired homeless men in Las Vegas during 1997 and 1998. During 2001 2002, I was the cook for a homeless aid group, preparing about 300 - 400 meals at a time. Since then, I have occasionally visited with homeless individuals and families, and I write for a local monthly publication (their website follows here...)which address... More..