Category Archives: Politics

The price of gas and other commuting atrocities

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Gandalfe

“The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.”  ~Ralph Nader I was sitting on the bus last night and happened to look up from my iPad to see miles … Continue reading →

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Unemployment: Do the Math

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

Here’s the chart the Republicans don’t want you to see. Vote responsibly.

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On Religion

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Liberalism Defined ~ Joe Conason

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

If your workplace is safe; if your children go to school rather than being forced into labor; if you are paid a living wage, including overtime; if you enjoy a forty-hour week and you are allowed to join a union … Continue reading →

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Politics as normal…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

I noticed one of the wannabe presidential candidates, after talking to Donald Trump, is questioning the validity of President Obama’s birth certificate again. Makes me call into question the validity of that candidate’s college diploma. Isn’t going to college supposed … Continue reading →

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Keeping Millions Out of Work

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

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Calling Batman, or why we need heroes

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history…There is a tiny splinter group, of…a few Texas oil millionaires, … Continue reading →

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United States Tax Lies and Distortions?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

“I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “The fact is, we pay for the lifestyle we expect. Without taxes, our lifestyles would be totally different and much harder. America would be a third … Continue reading →

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Living in the Pacific Northwest ~ Part One

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was thinking today about Suzy and my travels around the world. We saw a lot of nice places to live and decided that the Pacific Northwest US is where we wanted to live. Before our move I had never … Continue reading →

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Ben Law: The House of Straw

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Gandalfe

Eolake points to this video this week, one of his favorite Woodman videos. Ben Law lives and works at Prickly Nut Woods in West Sussex, where apart from making a living from coppicing he trains apprentices and runs courses on … Continue reading →

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