Tag: capitalism
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Capitalism and the Virus
Capitalism is a virus that will either spread through the universe like Covid has spread across the globe or it will kill its host.
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Capitalizing on Human Health
A good friend of mine said, “Capitalism and public health make poor bedfellows.” I think he is wrong. Capitalism is based on control by the individual for profit with no interference from the government. The current public health system is based on profits for stockholders with help from the government. This means that regardless of…
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Slow Suicide
Sometimes there are moments at which it becomes clear that capitalism, religion and government are in cahoots. Tobacco is one of those intersections. Now, I understand smoking. I was a smoker. I loved the process of buying the pack. Packing them. Pulling one out. Letting it dryly linger on my lips before lighting it and…
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Global WARming
Many problems today can achieve their solutions through grassroots movements and the activism of the individual. Sometimes the problems need solutions with a heavier hand. Stop beating around the bush and call a spade a spade. It’s easier that way. For example, smoking. Americans might think that this battle has been one. I assure you…
Observations From the Spectrum 