Monthly Archives: February 2011

The cost of reality means sacrificing until it’s fixed

Posted on 24 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

One of the costs of putting one’s thoughts out in a public forum like a weblog is that one’s readers often expect both an opinion and a solution if the issue at hand is a problem that needs solving. The issue … Continue reading →

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That’s advice

Posted on 24 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

Indeed. DLH

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The cost of reality: who do you believe in?

Posted on 24 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

I believe a significant part of the debate over everything from massive deficits to union bargaining rights centers around a question most people never consciously consider: who do they believe in? In this case, I am not talking about belief or lack … Continue reading →

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The cost of reality: taxing ourselves out of debt?

Posted on 23 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

A comment on a previous post suggested that, rather than attack unions or cut spending, we should just raise taxes. My gut response was “raise taxes on what exactly?” I’m pretty sure that most Americans have no idea who is … Continue reading →

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More on the cost of reality

Posted on 21 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

I love that the debate over stripping public unions of the collective bargaining rights has degenerated into an argument, essentially, about protecting union negotiated entitlements. In embracing this debate, both sides have distracted themselves from reality again–that is, the thing … Continue reading →

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