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Archive for February, 2010

My Son Stefan’s Designs: Anime Venus – Butterfly Gown

Posted by Chauncey on February 25, 2010

Proud father sharing beautiful work by my son Stefan, photos by his friend and collaborator Ethan Allen.

I think it is spectacular work.

There are four dresses shown. Look at them all.

My Son Stefan’s Designs: Anime Venus – Butterfly Gown.

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments »

George Lakoff: Health,Life, and Freedom are Moral Issues.

Posted by Chauncey on February 23, 2010

Lakoff begins this short essay with …

“It is time for Democrats to talk about health in those terms, beyond just policy terms like health insurance reform, bending the cost curve, types of exchanges, etc.”

He is right, but I propose that it is not nearly enough for Democrats to do that. The whole country needs to begin to do that.

It is past time for us to begin to recognize that slanderous opinions, spin, slanting our reports and interpretations, and outright lying about fundamental questions in human life harm all of us.

We are well on the way to becoming a nation of lobbyists – a nation of people with no respect for the truth, life, freedom, or … health.

George Lakoff: Health Means Life; Health Means Freedom.

Posted in Ethics, Healthcare, Language, Modern life | 5 Comments »

Toyota’s President, Head Of Operations Speak About Massive Recall

Posted by Chauncey on February 23, 2010

via Toyota’s President, Head Of Operations Speak About Massive Recall.

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Clueless – Paul Krugman Blog – NYTimes.com

Posted by Chauncey on February 14, 2010

Paul Krugman puts his finger on the problem that Obama has, and it is disastrous. The problem is much worse than that he has shown terrible judgment in selecting staff for handling issues that are critical for the country’s future. He is, as Krugman puts it, “Clueless.”

Clueless – Paul Krugman Blog – NYTimes.com.

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David Wolpe on evil and suffering

Posted by Chauncey on February 12, 2010

Rabbi David Wolpe and his writing have been important for me in a number of ways. I am a great admirer of this man. I find the following, written in the wake of the disaster in Haiti, wise, and I recommend it to my friends.

Read here: David Wolpe in the Washington Post.

Posted in Education, Language, Modern life | 2 Comments »

 
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