August 7, 2008
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I have, for some unknown reason, been reading a lot of “political” books lately. Nothing to do with the upcoming election, since I don’t like either major candidate and I’m already sick of the political ads and they haven’t even … Continue reading
August 1, 2008
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Let me begin this by saying that I don’t particularly like either of the major candidates running for president this year. While both of them have numerous admirable qualities and good ideas, they also both have numerous faults and failings … Continue reading
July 11, 2008
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I’ve been a fan of Vincent Bugliosi’s since the Helter Skelter days. The Manson bunch were held in the Inyo County Courthouse right up the street from where my grandmother lived, and F’zer and I were in Independence while they … Continue reading
January 28, 2008
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In my series about taking a stand against ignorance, I said that reading is the key. And that doesn’t just apply to people trying to take a stand against ignorance–it applies to just about everyone. We all buy new appliances … Continue reading
December 31, 2007
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You may have noticed a common thread running through this series of messages. That’s not accidental. Because I firmly believe that the best way to take a stand against ignorance is very simple. Read. Read as though your life depended … Continue reading
December 30, 2007
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One of the best ways to take a stand against ignorance is at the same time the most difficult. We all believe what we believe, and know what we know. And yet, we become more and more ignorant the longer … Continue reading
December 29, 2007
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It’s been a really long time since I graduated from high school. My 40th reunion is coming up in 2008. Yes, I’m old. 🙂 I don’t know if it’s true any more (my kids have been out of high school … Continue reading
December 28, 2007
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When you think about it, we learn least when we listen only to those we agree with. Isolating ourselves in such a comfortable, agreeable environment is natural–but if everyone’s in total agreement and nobody’s willing to start asking inconvenient questions, … Continue reading
December 27, 2007
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One of the most important ways to take a stand against ignorance is to never accept secondhand information. Especially when it comes from someone with an axe to grind, and most especially when it comes from someone with whom we … Continue reading
December 26, 2007
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One of the best times to take a stand against ignorance by looking things up, is when we see or hear something that sounds plausible from a reporter, a columnist or a commentator. The “Mythbusters” guys have a lot of … Continue reading
