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3 Points
We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics.
4 Points
There is an innate contradiction in showing a Confederate flag and being a jingoist American.
2 Points
How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read. Karl Kraus
2 Points
The less an ethical system wants power and money, the less it resembles religion.
1 Points
Whatis needed is a realization that power w/out love is reckless and abusive, and love w/out power is sentimental and anemic.
4 Points
Have you ever had a root canal?
Yes
No
2 Points
Which set of figures are correct?
100K land mines still deployed in 10-20 countries, causing 1K-2K new casualties per year; over 1,000,000 stockpiled
1.8M landmines still deployed in 30-40 countries causing 2.5K-3K new casualties per year; 25M landmines stockpiled
5M landmines still deployed in 50-60 countries causing 6K-7K new casualties per year; 100M landmines stockpiled
10s of millions landmines still deployed in 80-90 countries causing 15K-20K new casualties per year; 180 Million stockpiled
5 Points
2011 CEO bonuses at just 6 banks(many bailout recipients)could have created 3.5 million jobs @ $40K/year + benefits per job.
3 Points
Every fairly intelligent person is aware thatthe price of respectability isa muffled soul bent onthe trivial and the mediocre
4 Points
May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness...don't forget to make some art...as only you can.