Category Archives: Politics

Dancing for Votes

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mark

File this one under “Sweeping generalization on one of the differences between American and Korean culture that I nevertheless feel comfortable making”: These women are dancing in a traffic circle for a candidate for some sort of elected office. I … Continue reading →

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“How America Can Rise Again”

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Mark

From a fascinating article in the January 2010 issue of The Atlantic: …We really have only two choices. Doing more, or doing less. Trying to work with our flawed governmental system despite its uncorrectable flaws, or trying to contain the … Continue reading →

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Charity: Who Cares?

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Mark

Some interesting insights on charity giving via Mint.com: budget planner – Mint.com

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Putting the BAM in Obama

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Mark

President Obama shows off his Taekwondo skills with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak:

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Goldman $achs?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Mark

I’m no economist, but I can’t shake the feeling that Goldman Sachs is just the winner of a zero sum game. Do they create wealth, or are they just really good at siphoning wealth away from the rest of the … Continue reading →

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