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The U.S. Constitution, a Page One Rewrite, Article I.

We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Related posts: Ind…

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I have thoughts, but no words

The election just ended.  Thank God. Related posts: Ind e-Pen # LI, Three small words, Josie and the Pussycats The Ind e-Pen +++vol+1+++BT+51+++ Introduction ================== Have you ever been in a secluded area with a large group of people, expecting one or all but one of them might go missing? And none of them… Penultimate…

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Open Letter to Environment Haters

I like the environment. It’s been good to me. It warms the cockles of my heart. So when it asked me to write a post in my own style for Blog Action Day, I was more than happy to oblige. Insofar as it is convenient for me to do so, I always do what I…

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The Recipe for Really?

I realized some time ago that most arguments (esp. bad ones) can be deflated with a few well-placed words. If they’re really good words, they can also deflate the person’s ego and get a laugh from nearby bystanders. I found a way to do this all with one word. The titular “Really?” However, you can’t…

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Advice for First-Time Parents

2: I think I’m getting my hearing back, how about you? 1: What? 2: WHAT?? In order to not spoil your child, pay equal amounts of attention to something else. We recommend drugs or alcohol. The sooner you start feeding your child meat and veggies, the sooner he’ll be a man and not let you…

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Get the Vote Back In

Warning: sociopolitical analytical post. This is part two of a two part series. The question for this post is: “Why do Americans vote?” The analysis is broader than the U.S., however and can be applied to any large western country. Why do people vote? In Australia and certain other countries it’s because the law demands…

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