1. Calling attention to the color of people perpetuates those differences. To you and me the goal is equality. To the politicians, the goal is markedly different. Politicians gain by creating controversy and exploiting it. We would do better by treating each other well, and neutralizing any leader who sees a difference.
2. Communism isn't the problem. The problem is the Communists. Similarly, most "-isms" are harmless. Most "-ists" are not. Do not fear the ism. Communism simply does not work, in the same way that feudalism or racism does not. Therefore there should be no effect. Communists, on the other hand, can do a lot of damage.
3. Many forest fires are now caused by government. Efforts to control the ebbs and flows of nature usually have unintended consequences, and forest management is a good example. The government prevents homeowners from removing decayed bio-matter from their own property, and when it catches fire and burns dozens of houses down, they don't get the connection.
4. After the next black swan event, this economy will be known as the ____________ bubble era. We are now taking nominations to name this particular bubble. I'm thinking we may be looking at the "Corporate Profits" bubble this time. Money is flying in from all directions into a market that has been pumped up by lack of other investment options, plus, foreign escape to a stronger dollar. Corporations are taking low interest money and buying back their own stock with it. Unfortunately, the earnings will seriously underperform the expectations, and when it all comes to light, and the market falls 50%, it will look like all other bubbles through the lens of 20/20 hindsight. We should have seen it coming.
5. People have a remarkable ability to extract nutrients from all manner of animal and vegetable. About 10,000 years ago, we discovered grains, and these things have been modified regularly by anyone who swung a hoe in the early days. Since Gregor Mendel, these things have been modified in a more organized manner. The point is, genetically modified food is not a threat. It has been with us since the early days. More importantly, it is an opportunity to feed millions who might not thrive without it. That said, I'm thinking of going paleo. Why? Because it is the only diet that makes perfect sense in a survey of historical genetics.
