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I am resolving to be a rich socialist
Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson
Monday, November 12, 2018 12:01 PM
There is a way to start practicing rich socialism that is inexpensive and can be done almost en masse. I keep several $5 fast food cards in my wallet. When I am in the city and confronted on the street by a beggar asking for money for food, I give them one of these. They are often taken aback, and, yes, I have somewhat imposed my will on a stranger, but I have met their request. I have given them money for food. It is just not quite as fungible as they anticipated.
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  • I am resolving to be a rich socialist

    I am resolving to be a rich socialist

    Monday, November 12, 2018 12:01 PM
    There is a way to start practicing rich socialism that is inexpensive and can be done almost en masse. I keep several $5 fast food cards in my wallet. When I am in the city and confronted on the street by a beggar asking for money for food, I give them one of these. They are often taken aback, and, yes, I have somewhat imposed my will on a stranger, but I have met their request. I have given them money for food. It is just not quite as fungible as they anticipated.
    6 comment(s)
  • What have we done? Part 1

    What have we done? Part 1

    Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:11 PM
    On Monday evening, Nov. 5, 2018, I had had it “up to here” with political ads and thought I would go to YouTube and retreat into old “Newhart” episodes (the Bob Newhart show that was set in Vermont, not Chicago) and escape the world. (I realize many younger readers have no idea what show I am talking about.) Well, if I thought this was going to be escapism, I was sadly wrong.
    1 comment(s)
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    This is not your father’s Democratic Party

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    32 comment(s)
  • Just sell me the product, please

    Just sell me the product, please

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    9 comment(s)
  • Tiger Woods and Judge Kavanaugh

    Tiger Woods and Judge Kavanaugh

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    17 comment(s)
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    3 comment(s)
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    3 comment(s)
  • Vienna sausages and Chef Boyardee: Chapter 1959, First Quarter

    Vienna sausages and Chef Boyardee: Chapter 1959, First Quarter

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    5 comment(s)
  • Are we missing something when it comes to diversity?

    Are we missing something when it comes to diversity?

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    6 comment(s)
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