Category Archives: Politics

Taxes as Payment for Services

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

When discussing taxes, there is a trope that seems to come back over and over again: we pay taxes in exchange for the services rendered by the government. Most commonly mentioned as services are infrastructure and the legal system. Most … Continue reading →

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The Healthcare Continuum

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

I recently listened to the Affordable Care Act arguments before the Supreme Court. The legal arguments are very interesting, but I’m not a lawyer so I will try to stay away from them here. My bet is that the mandate … Continue reading →

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Corruption and Politics

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I just finished listening to a speech by Lawrence Lessig on the influence of money in politics. He is a very smart man, an eloquent speaker and if you get a chance to listen to him speak, it’s well worth … Continue reading →

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What is so important about manufacturing?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

On my way to work this morning, I heard an interview with Gavin Newsom who was once mayor of San Francisco and is now Lt Governor of California. At one point in the conversation, he brought up the issue of manufacturing … Continue reading →

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