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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

Lot’s of thoughts to pass along today from the headlines of our times and times past….. If the Individual mandate is held to be constitutional then we truly will have passed from a system of limited government to a parliamentary … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

Let’s ponder some thoughts, memories and reflections of the events of yesteryear and today and hope they might interest you, irk you, but at least not bore you. We note with sadness the passing of the printed Encyclopedia Britannica.  It … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

If you can stop crying maybe you can see the humor in some of the political manoeuvering of the WH these days.   What are you going to believe? –your own eyes or what the Administration tells you is true? As … Continue reading

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Class Warfare And The Federal Reserve

The administration oozes daily rhetoric about issues and concerns that focuses on the allegation that there are different classes in the US and that those at the top of the socio-economic spectrum are taking advantage of those the WH deems … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

The world turns a couple of times and the headlines change, or at least appear to, and there is more fodder for the thought mill.  Let’s see if we can get some grist from the fodder. Let’s talk some numbers … Continue reading

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Greek Gag Or Gagging On Greece?

The ebb and flow of events  regarding  the Eurozone and the Greek debt crisis makes it hard to determine whether we are watching a Greek tragedy or comedy.   Their theatrical accomplishments have endured for millenia because of their connection to the human … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

With interest rates at near zero for banks and very low even for consumers perhaps we should increase the price at this point.  But because we consider ourselves a public service we will hold the line at 2 cents for … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

Let’s do politics, money matters, memories and other random thoughts of vital importance…..after all isn’t everything of vital importance these days according to the talking heads.  So here we go. The debt ceiling increase is merely the teaser to pull … Continue reading

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Debt Limit Debate Solution?

Virtually every day we see headline news about the ongoing negotiations regarding the possible increase in the Federal Debt Limit.  The predictions of doom and gloom if the debt ceiling is not raised are rife with hyperbole and statements that … Continue reading

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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself

Commodity prices are zooming but we’ve managed to keep these costs in line with the means of the average Joe.   The contents in the package are even the same size as a year ago. I can only think of one … Continue reading

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