Posted October 31, 2020 in Monthly News

Vote!

Truth be told, you have no choice because not voting is also a “vote.” It may not be a vote for a candidate, but it is an expression of political preference, nevertheless.

A long time ago, a musical group called The Fugs asked the question, “Why are we always voting for the lesser of […]

Posted August 31, 2020 in Monthly News

Which Side Are You On?

A long time ago a musician named Pete Seeger wrote a song entitled, “Which Side Are You On:”

The song depicted the conflict (often bloody) between the mine owners and the miners in Harlen County, Kentucky.

Most of the conflicts in human history are based on perceived differences, pitting what is basically one […]

Posted March 31, 2016 in Uncategorized

Vote II

Those of you who know both Debra and me won’t be surprised to learn that we have different ideas about voting. We agree that politics is “outside the vortex.” My sense is that a lot of life is outside the vortex, from banking and investing to modern techniques of food production.

Nevertheless, I […]