Bush and Public Policy

Like many Americans, I find it difficult to consider the implications of public policy since Bush took office. Often I am stunned in disbelief. It is almost too amazing to believe that the 3 branches of Government, the so called Balance of Powers, have nearly collapsed, in effect allowing the Bush Administration to rewrite the Constitution in stealth. Because there are... Read More

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Does Bush Want War With Venezuela?

While we are all worried about Bush and Cheney's intentions to invade Iran, another potential "war" is looming. Reuters reported last week, when Columbia invaded Ecuador, that a computer belonging to a guerrilla of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, was found in the jungle. On it they found documents that show "deep ties" between... Read More
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The Peter Principle

You may or may not be aware of the 1969 book The Peter Principle by Laurence Peter and Raymond Hull. It says, in essence, that people will keep getting promoted until they reach the point where they are incompetent. It's the theory behind incompetent management. In view of the mismanagement in the Bush administration, it deserves another reading. No one has the time to find... Read More
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