Day: September 13, 2011

Pundits profess to be very concerned about Social Security. Professional alarmists will solemnly announce that: “Once, there were 20 workers paying into Social Security for every person drawing from those funds. Now, there are 1.75 workers paying into Social Security for every recipient.” The invariable implication: “The end is near.” This seems to be a […]

Lots of us human programs are programmed with a desire to be famous. The enjoyment of having others look at and listen to us often blinds us to the damaging effects of fame. Some find it absolutely amazing that people would sacrifice family and children on the Altar of Attention, but millions do. Usually, one […]