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Intentionally Vicarious: Having more fun than anyone else you know!

Dec 29, 2025

Speaking of unintended consequences... We all need to be aware of the "Benefits Cliff." It just might be the most perverse scenario that creates a really, REALLY massive disincentive to the working poor. 


Sep 22, 2025

We’ve all had bad experiences with the nightmare of so-called "Customer Service.” Not that I want to play Can You Top This, but I’d be surprised - and have tremendous sympathy with you - if you actually can top my recent interaction with AT&T. The issue I had was double-billing of $829.99 for a new iPhone 16.


Aug 4, 2022

DO NOT get swept up into the money-chasing, "Simplify & Polarize" strategy of the politicians and political media. The fact is, 85% of America is in general agreement about what abortion policy should be. That's right, 85% agreement


Jul 25, 2022

Political polarization in America is a MYTH!!! Follow the money and it's easy to see how the media manipulates into believing this baloney.


May 4, 2022

Living and/or working in an echo chamber is safe and comfortable, but unconscionably lazy and dumb. It is SO, so easy to intentionally - or accidentally - place oneself in an environment that constantly reinforces pre-existing beliefs and opinions, and at the same time prevents consideration of alternative ideas...