Monthly Archives: July 2011

Racing Again

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Al

I felt so good about it, I took last year’s race bibs off my door, and put up this year’s, something I usually do at the start of the season (November or December). Continue reading →

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A Permanent Solution to the Debt Ceiling Crisis

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Al

Congress needs to create a politically appointed but functionally independent body, akin to the Federal Reserve, to study and set limits on the level of Federal debt which can be outstanding. Continue reading →

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Raise High the Roof Beam, Congressmen

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Al

I believe, as many do, that Congress and the President will raise the debt ceiling within a week, but only for a short time, meaning we can hope to have this fight all over again in 6-8 months. Continue reading →

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We Need a Bigger House

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Al

But this time, the political parties have decided to draw lines in the sand, and simultaneously (a) refuse to cross the lines their own lines and (b) dare the other guy to cross. They’re playing chicken with national bankruptcy. Continue reading →

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It’s July Already!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Al

Without the exercise, my brain just goes into some kind of hibernation mode, characterized by a trend towards sloth and depression. So for the past 4 days, I’ve been spending a lot of time watching the Tour de France on TV. Continue reading →

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