by Bob Hubbard | Mar 31, 2012 | Business & Economics, Philosophy & Ethics, Society & Culture
In my previous article I touched on some points that have generated some thought on my part. I’d like to clarify and expand on my original article here. This is less organized than the previous article as I am quoting my replies and further thoughts with minimal...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Mar 29, 2012 | Business & Economics, Politics & Law, Society & Culture
In a recent Wall Street Journal report, there are currently over a TRILLION dollars in tax breaks. At first glance, such revenue not collected by the government seems like a great potential source of funds to balance the budget (or rather a small portion of it). ...
by Barry Fagin | Mar 26, 2012 | Business & Economics, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 12-27-07} As we look back on 2007, I know you’re asking the same question I am: Would I like to make that a large for a quarter more? I’m in the middle of a family movie marathon. With the holiday film season in full swing,...
by Barry Fagin | Mar 19, 2012 | Politics & Law, Society & Culture
Much has been made of the squabbling in the [[Republican party]]. The longer the horse race for the Republican nomination lasts, so goes the conventional wisdom, the better for the [[Democrats]]. The media will play up bickering among the Republican contenders until...
by Bob Hubbard | Mar 17, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Society & Culture
This year, we have a presidential candidate who seemingly wants to punish people for achieving the American Dream. But that’s only the latest in a series of actions that have neutered us. For over 200 years, Americans started, ran, and lived on the idea of small...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Mar 15, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Politics & Law, Society & Culture
What do social services have to do with the environment? From my personal neighbors to ubiquitous neighborhood trends, the answer seems to be A LOT. Having bought a new house, we received various utilities bills with estimates based on previous usage for the...