Daily Archives: July 20, 2011

Is Suffering Good?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’m reading the superb book Ayn Rand and the World She Made by Anne Conover Heller. Ayn Rand never liked to acknowledge that she was Jewish. Ayn considered herself an atheist and no part of the Jewish people. In 1940, … Continue reading →

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Economist Thomas Sowell Publishes New New Book – Economic Facts and Fallacies: Second Edition

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

Here’s the new book on Amazon.com. Dr. Tom Sowell was on Dennis Prager’s radio show today. Dennis: “Are we headed towards Greece [style bankruptcy]?” Tom: “Yes.” “The debt ceiling has not limited debt. It provides political cover for presidents to … Continue reading →

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Anything Wrong With A Girl Going For Drinks With A Married Guy?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

Men and women who spend a lot of time alone together (or just having private conversations on Facebook or at a bar or a restaurant) are likely to cross the line from just being friends to more. Therefore, in my … Continue reading →

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Do Michelle Bachman’s Migraines Disqualify Her From The Presidency?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

I read this news report yesterday and thought, “She’s toast.” I don’t get how someone can be routinely incapacitated by stress and serve as president of the United States. Perhaps she just needs Alexander Technique lessons? On his radio show … Continue reading →

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Do You Spend Too Much Time On Facebook?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

If so, I don’t think the solution for most people is to shut down their Facebook accounts. I think the important thing is to go deeper. Spending too much time on Facebook is just a symptom. For me, it is … Continue reading →

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