Choices have consequences – and costs. But why should, according to Prof. Thomas Sowell, only Government determine if it is “too much for you”?
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Another Word for Life Is Risk and You Can’t Eliminate It – Part 2
Time slipped away from me – Part 1 of this is now almost 2 months old. Refresher that it was about Treehugger wanting to reduce traffic deaths to zero and I pointed out that it is impossible. Traffic deaths, in context of the US population (40K / year) are so low in a population of … Read more
DISQUS Doodlings: Another Word for Life Is Risk and You Can’t Eliminate It – The Political Angle
Since Lloyd went all Fanboy on Petey Buttigieg and how he, as the US Secretary of Transportation, I had to comment on it here (“Another Word for Life Is Risk and You Can’t Eliminate It“) that with a computed risk percentage of 0.0117%: You said 20K in the first half of 2021 – double it … Read more
Another Word for Life Is Risk and You Can’t Eliminate It
Lloyd from Treehugger hates all kinds of vehicles – especially pickups. He keeps complaining that they have grown too big, too powerful – and in his estimation, you need a special license in order to use it just for work.
It Is Up to Your Elected Representatives to Protect Your Interests, Or Is It up to You?
From Commenter Concerned Windham Resident comes that question embedded in a rather long comment. In fact, it is, as he points out, the ONLY comment on an extremely short post (“A most sobering thought”) – an image (the meme: “Appreciate everything you have.
Government and Business Exist in a Symbiotic Relationship
If he sticks to his campaign promises Biden will soon pursue huge tax increases on top earners. It is yet to be seen how helpful a near even division in Congress will be to turning his vow into law.
Risk Just Isn’t Fundamental, It Is an Absolute Necessity
Risk just isn’t fundamental, it is an absolute necessity. This is one reason why Progressivism always fails – it is ALWAYS trying to not just reduce risk in Society, it tries (sadly) to remove it completely.
NH COVID Threat Index Update 12-21-20
The political will exerted to slow the spread has not slowed th spread. Masks don’t do it, nor does distancing or other restrictions. But, as we’ve been pointing out, that hardly matters when catching COVID19 presents little real risk of hospitalization or death for any one in the state under 70 in NH.
What George Washington and the Political Response to COVID19 Have In Common
I’m reading ‘Young Washington’ by Peter Stark. It is a history of our first President in his early twenties. George makes a lot of mistakes (didn’t we all). One of them (nearly), in 1758, follows a months-long illness he can’t shake. The reason he had so much trouble?
Why Does Government Spending Impede Progress
Why does government spending impede progress? Many people will argue incorrectly that it doesn’t. Here’s why big government is a problem in one easy lesson. What entrepreneurs and dreamers envision often faces wide ridicule. Family, friends and investors often do not share the vision or the insight. Think about this. Coming out of WWII the … Read more
“My Kingdom for Some Facts”
A couple of recent topics have puzzled me.
Item 1. It has been reported that Governor Sununu vetoed HB 687. In the Laconia Daily Sun, Ms. Ramer calls it “the so-called ‘red flag’ bill” in her piece.
This coronavirus is the biggest scam ever perpetrated upon the American public
This coronavirus is the biggest scam ever perpetrated upon the American public. The coronavirus is so minor as to merit disregard as a cause of death. Yet, we are allowing mass hysteria, a massive delusion to rule our life. If you worry about this virus, it is trivial.
Agriculture, anxiety, and aspirations
As I sit here this morning sipping on a hot coffee (decaf black for those who ponder such things) and overlooking the beautiful landscape that is Loudon Ridge and the lands to the west, I can’t help but reflect and ponder about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives. For some the change … Read more
Differing Views on How to Approach Dealing with the Coronavirus
Most people have had enough of lockdown. Many people have lost their jobs, livelihood, and a way to pay their bills. More still fear for the suspension of their civil liberties. It defies logic to think the economy simply restarts where it left off before politicians shut it down. But how many of us know what the range of expert opinions contains?
New Hampshire Coronavirus Update
This is today’s New Hampshire coronavirus update. The first coronavirus case in New Hampshire was reported on March 2. There have been a total of 984 cases reported and 19 deaths, according to a New York Times database:
New Hampshire Coronavirus
The first discovery in New Hampshire of a coronavirus case was on February 26. A map by town of the cases reported can be found here. There have been a total of 885 cases reported and 18 deaths, according to a New York Times database:
New Hampshire Corona Virus
The first coronavirus case in New Hampshire was reported on March 2. Here’s a by town map of cases. There have been a total of 415 cases reported and four deaths, according to a New York Times database.
Public Pension Liabilities
Let’s talk about public pension liabilities. This is something important to young and old alike. Why? Because of what is called unfunded liabilities. Almost no one is paying attention to unfunded liabilities in our public pension system.
Democrats – Risking the Nation to Advance the Party
Democrats are rushing toward impeachment. They want maximum outrage and minimal facts. They are willing to lie and hold the trial in the press. The Democrats want to do those things in advance of having evidence and making a judgment based on the best available evidence.
How to trade Forex market like a legend
In every situation, while you are working on something, it (process) have to be adapting with the world. By the world, we are talking about the surroundings and things which are related to the process. In the professional world, it is much more important. That brings out consistency into the working process. The strategies also … Read more