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Cleanup Time

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

In the sadness and disappointment I felt after the recent US election, I was reminded of similar feelings I’d had many years before, in January 1998. That earlier loss hadn’t involved politics or friends or family. It had been related … Continue reading →

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Beyond Fortress America

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

As we go through this year’s American election cycle, we hear politicians talk about American power in ways that don’t reflect an understanding of today’s interconnected world. The talk is about how America must be strong on its own – … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times – 1/19/12

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I often come across items that I believe reflect the changes I’m describing on this blog. To me they are “signs of the times.” Here are a couple. “The Rise of the New Groupthink” The New York Times recently ran … Continue reading →

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Government By The People

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Modern technology has empowered us in many ways. With a computer or smart phone I can (among other things) keep in touch with friends, share photos, check the weather, compare prices on just about anything, find out which products or … Continue reading →

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Improving the Norm

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

New York Times columnist Bob Herbert had a recent column about an effort to reduce violence in Chicago. He points out that a basic problem with violent behavior is that many believe it’s just part of life, noting: One of … Continue reading →

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Failing Institutions

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

The Pew Research Center recently issued a report saying trust in government is very low, with 22% saying they can trust the government in Washington almost always or most of the time, and 19% saying they are “basically content” with … Continue reading →

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Fixing the System

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

Many of the problems confronting the US today involve systems that aren’t working properly. Examples that come to mind include financial services (the banks), the economy in general, American healthcare, the governments in Afghanistan and Iraq, and global climate change. … Continue reading →

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Who’ll Pave the Roads?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

It was great to hear the recent news that Albany’s Delaware Avenue would be repaved thanks to funds from the recent stimulus bill. That road, one of the main streets in Albany (NY), has been in sad shape for a … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On?

Posted on October 4, 2008 by

It’s hard to look at what’s happening in the world today without wondering what the heck is going on. To take just the latest example…America’s financial system appears to be spinning out of control, and nobody can agree on what … Continue reading →

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