Archive for January 24th, 2008
Ron Paul, Marijuana, Government
Son, Ron Paul takes huge leaps of logic. There is a fundamental problem with his libertarian philosophy. That philosophy ignores the inter-dependence of modern society. Centralized government must take a larger role in a world where individuals States can no longer stand alone – Marijuana crosses the State borders like the wind. No one State […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Candidates on Medical Marijuana
Son, How do we reasonably address issues of medication when we don’t understand the illness or the treatments? The candidates for President are asked to take positions on the legalizing of marijuana for medical treatment of a variety of illness. My own position has been that there are better medications to threat the same problem. […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
Mac Air – limitations of I/O, where are the peripherals?
Son, The world of computing is reaching some human limits. My fingers cannot get smaller, my eyeballs cannot see smaller, I cannot speak with more clarity. The limitations of technology are the limitations of human interaction with technology. Steve Jobs has introduced a very thin laptop – I think he called it the Mac Air. […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Moral Economics
Son, We in this country are on the verge of a recession. I see two realities in this prediction – one is an academic understanding of economics – the other is the real human disaster of poverty and despair. I’ll speak first to economics – it is important to understand some basic principles. A recession […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Moral Economics | Continued
The Dark Mood of Voters
Son, This election year has few historical examples to choose from. Perhaps in 1932 or in 1980. Those elections were gut wrenching because of the dark mood of the populace. The dark mood was one of the somber reality of the power of the President. 2008 is one of those pivotal moments in history when […]
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The Debates – good or evil
Son, There is value in our election process. The Founding Fathers debated the idea of having the popular vote. There were some who thought the idea was flawed. Some said only landowners should vote. Some said only those with an education should vote. Some wanted a Monarchy. The debate amongst the Founding Fathers – a […]
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Media Fails in Democratic Election News
Son, The economic crunch we are all feeling right now should highlight the disparity in media attention on the candidates. As I wrote in my post on economic stimulus politicians should be addressing the real human consequences of a recession. John Edwards does this with forceful resolve, with a passionate understanding of issues, and with […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Media Fails in Democratic Election News | Continued
Stimulating economy, stimulating hope
Son, We in this country are on the verge of a recession. I see two realities in this prediction – one is an academic understanding of economics – the other is the real human disaster of poverty and despair. I’ll speak first to economics – it is important to understand some basic principles. A recession […]
24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
McDonald’s upsales everything
Son, Sometimes I go out to eat. I don’t want to think, I want to have a meal. I go in restaurants and the waitresses drive me crazy with questions, “mashed potato or baked potato, want a salad with your meal, what type of dressing, how do you want that cooked.” When I am having […]
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