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Does Chinese Premiere Wen Jiabao really believe that the US would sacrifice its position to the Chinese? The US cannot possibly act unilaterally to stabilize the USD against other currencies in this environment. In fact, it seems silly that other...
We reward some gifts. The best speller in the world, for example, is hard pressed to capitalize on his or her ability. The fastest runner, however, might land a high-paying endorsement contract. So, I guess, you should be born a runner not a speller;...
Why do we assume that people who demonstrate extraordinary capacity to amass personal power are naturally fit to lead? It’s like buying the fastest combustion-engine-powered car in order to get the best gas mileage.
Who amasses wealth? Wealth is...
*Includes eBay response of 09/30/2009
*Includes reply to eBay email of 09/30/2009
You might have noticed that eBay does not have a filter to keep Nazi paraphernalia off the site. eBay actually has terms that allow the sale of same. But, you may not be...
Certain individuals seem naturally inclined to acts of violence; however, satisfied populations don’t appear to tend to protest and crime.
Is it reasonable to assume, then, that the threat of protest and crime rises in some proportion to...
