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Born in Newton KS in 1943. Educated at U of Kansas and U of Chicago, PhD in sociology. Developed and wrote computer programs for statistical research, for dental clinics, medical clinics, hospitals. Retired in 2003. Lives in Hannibal MO (my wife's hometown). Active in local Democratic politics. Current interests/areas of study include social and economic policy, election integrity, framing political messages, radiation hazards created by nuclear power, and the multiple catastrophic ecological consequences of global warming producing climate change.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, October 25, 2010 Capitalism and Freedom: a Critical Review
After I read The Shock Doctrine (thanks to your reviews, Rob) I searched for the Chicago School's defense. I find them indefensible.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 2, 2012 Flanagan South Pipeline, the new Keystone XL?
An alternative to the Keystone XL pipeline appears to be moving toward approval. We should think twice (at least) about doing this.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 12, 2011 My Letter to Senator Claire McCaskill About the Budget Battle
I fear that government spending cuts will kill the still delicate economic recovery. I recently wrote to Senator McCaskill to express my fears and an alternative strategy.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 4, 2010 Obama's Covert Contracts and the Party of "No"
Covert Contracts give away crucial agenda items and get nothing in return. Covert contracts are training the Republicans to keep on saying "No." Each time they say "No," they get a better offer.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, October 6, 2008 Incomprehensible!
Palin keeps getting her talking point on global warming backwards1