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Question: Robots Boost Jobs?

Question: Robots Boost Jobs?

Aren’t robots usually used to increase productivity by doing things cheaper than a human can? Why is President Obama’s $70 million initiative to promote robotic development being promoted as: …a vehicle to transform American lives and revitalize the American economy I suppose unemployment will transform a life. Ok, I realize technology moves on and we [...]

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Yet Another Obama Nominee With Tax Problems

The New York Times is reporting that Tom Daschle, the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, also made an “honest mistake” and failed to pay some taxes. He’s paid “more than $100,000″ so all is forgiven and he’s expected to be approved. This makes me wonder the following: Can enough people be nominated [...]

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Politics of Division

The Daily Show continues to show why it’s the best place for real journalism. This past Monday they drove home my main complaint about the divisive Republican campaign. This constant drumbeat that the people who disagree with them are unpatriotic and of lesser value than those who don’t. The reason those ideas are wrong is [...]

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