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Update 06/07/2026
One way the really wealthy avoid taxes is not to sell their holdings, like stock. Then, per Robert Reich: Many borrow against their wealth for living expenses (banks are delighted to lend to them), enabling them to claim little or no taxable income. It is also handy when they pass great wealth on to their… Continue reading
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Update 05/31/2026
Some of Donald Trump’s favorite world leaders have been scoundrels, bullies, and dictators. He keeps a picture of himself with the Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin on the wall of the White House. He claims to have fallen “in love” with the North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. He publicly supported Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who has… Continue reading
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Update 05/10/2026
Our large, home improvement project has started this morning (Monday) – paint the house and remodel the deck. I will, as usual, do the two things I do best: ……………………. Baseball: We follow the Diamondbacks. As usual, their problem is pitching, to wit: Arizona’s pitching is 29th in rotation ERA and 23rd in bullpen ERA… Continue reading
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Update 05/03/2026
A great businessman? Ars Technica reported on the issues swirling around Trump’s meme coin, including suspicions of insider trading and a 93% drop in value from last year that’s led to billions of dollars in investor losses. The Trump family and insider trading? Heresy! ………………….. One result of the attack on the dinner in DC… Continue reading
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