The depressed person said to the happy person: “This isn’t all there is. This can’t be all there is!” The happy person replied: “What else would there be?”
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Author Archives: D3 Support
Government is Force–Do You Know What That Means?
The short case against the Democrat-Republican, Big Government welfare state is this: Rational and free human beings do not operate by force, or under the threat of force. The only restraint that rational, free people impose on each other is … Continue reading
To Choose, Not to Blame
People look at either “nature” or “nurture” as a way to explain their behavior. In other words: “Do I act and think the way I do because of my family upbringing?” Or: “Do I act and think the way I … Continue reading
Dealing with Obstruction
Each of us probably knows at least one person who deals with relationships and responsibilities in an ‘indirectly direct’ way; failing to get things done — but always ready with an excuse. This type of personality is referred to as … Continue reading
No Nukes, Sleep Soundly?
Nuclear arms control is back in style. We’re told that the fewer nuclear arms there are in the world, the safer we will be. This assertion makes no reference whatsoever to the fact of in WHOSE possession those nuclear arms … Continue reading
Memory and Emotions
To say, “He remembers what he WANTS to remember” is sometimes true. It doesn’t mean that the forgetful person deliberately chooses not to remember something that he actually does. This would merely be deception. But sometimes a person only remembers … Continue reading
If Not Twenty Percent–Then How Much?
Twenty percent of all “income” received by Americans reportedly now comes from the government. Translation: From other people. Ask yourself this question. Will the economy finally recover if that figure changes to thirty percent? Or fifty percent? At what point … Continue reading
July 4, 2009
How do you view Independence Day? Do you see it as a day to celebrate the independence of 18th century American colonists from the King of England? Or do you see it as a day to celebrate the independence of … Continue reading
They Forgot About Doctors’ “Options”
There’s a lot of talk of the “public option” health insurance to be offered to all Americans–funded by taxes, of course. But what about the “option” of the doctors? Health insurance coverage means nothing unless there are doctors and surgeons … Continue reading
Matter More, Matter Less
Comic Wanda Sykes once said, “The older I get, the less I care–about a LOT of things.” Funny, and true, if only a part of the truth. Here’s how I view it, from the perspective of middle-age: The older I … Continue reading
But What Will the Lawyers Do?
I wonder how universal health coverage will sit with trial lawyers who make money in the malpractice business? Once all Americans are covered by government insurance, how will malpractice claims be paid? Doctors will have even lower incomes than before. … Continue reading
Listen Up!
People often ask me if there is one primary rule for communication in a successful relationship. Well, speaking from my professional experience, I would say that the most overlooked area of communication is: Listening. People often assume that listening is … Continue reading