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Posted by on Nov 27, 2015 in Blog, Politics, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

Capitalism’s Hamster Wheel Spinning Out of Control

 

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If and when the chronicle of capitalism’s decline and ultimate demise gets written, the ideal starting point as to why the fall happened would be today’s grotesque gargoyle of greed — better known as “Black Friday.”

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Posted by on Nov 12, 2015 in Blog, Movie Reviews, Politics | 1 comment

Movie Review: Bridge of Spies

 

‘Bridge of Spies’ by DreamWorks Studios.

 

“Bridge of Spies” is far from a movie masterpiece.  Yet, it’s true to historical events.  Moreover, there’s a critically important message here entirely consistent with Spielberg’s legacy as a noble filmmaker and master of historical recreation, that patriotism can mean doing things that unpopular.  That’s something to ponder now, just as much as back then.

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Posted by on Oct 29, 2015 in Blog, Politics, Sports Betting | 2 comments

Why the Republican Debate Question About Daily Fantasy Sports Deserved to be Answered (but Wasn’t)

 

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It wasn’t just Daily Fantasy Sports that lost a rare chance to shine in a national spotlight and be taken seriously as a legitimate political issue during last night’s Republican Presidential Debate, which was held in Boulder, CO.

We all lost.  

Every proponent of legalized and regulated sports betting and online poker/gambling in America missed out on the golden opportunity to hear each and every major candidate on that stage being required to make an official statement when it comes to the freedom of individuals to make their own choices and then justify their position in front of millions of viewers and voters, about half of which are estimated to have gambled within just the past year.

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