—by Odysseus In the many words, articles, and books written about the invasion of Iraq, this author does not believe that the complete overview has been either explained or perhaps exposed. A great many of the voices that were opposed…
The Unspoken Insanity in the Debate About Gay Marriage
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Government Spending Cannot Sustain an Economy
—by Odysseus There are three primary reasons why government spending cannot sustain a recovery. 1) Governments are badly suited to prioritize assistance to the segments of an economy that will cause growth. 2) The source of government funds is a…
On Barcodes and The Rise of The Surveillance Society
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The Disunited States of America
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Prometheus Unchained and Reaching For the Stars
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