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A few more thoughts about big money in politics

Yesterday I did a little reading and learned that money can’t really buy elections. But when it’s evaluated and facts are set out, it becomes complicated. Not because money can buy elections (it can’t), but because so much money is … Continue reading

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Talking about big boats and the ultra-rich…

For many years I’ve been paying special attention to the utterings and “ideas” of ultra-rich people. That is, I’ve been struck by the social stupidity of people who’ve risen to the top of the Big Money pile. We’re supposed to … Continue reading

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Test your character via a magazine article about…big boats

I expected to enjoy reading “The Floating World: Outrageously luxurious superyachts are attracting political scrutiny–and buyers in record numbers.” For one thing, it was written (experienced, actually) by Evan Osnos, a fine and witty writer. For another thing, I am … Continue reading

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