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    The scope of organized authority ranges from family, through neighborhoods to municipalities, states, countries, and global governments.

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    Putin in Syria

    Robert Hamill 3 Oct 20157 Dec 2024Leave a comment

    "Whenever I am overwhelmed, I look for another ball to throw in the air."

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    Gay Service and Individual Rights

    Robert Hamill 27 May 201530 May 20221 Comment

    All public venues must declare whether they will honor requests from gays. Each business will adjust to the inherent demand for their services.

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    Government and Corporations
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    Government and Corporations

    Robert Hamill 14 May 201528 Apr 2024Leave a comment

    Corporations cannot be clearly defined as solely US, untinged by foreign interests. But we are allowing them to affect political elections.

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    Conflicting Rights

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    Patronage would drive establishments to support the fractions supporting their position.

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    The Disloyal Opposition
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    The Disloyal Opposition

    Robert Hamill 19 Mar 201530 May 2022Leave a comment

    political calculation (i.e. good for their party over good for the nation) again drove their decision-making.

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    Only People, Not Corporations
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    Only People, Not Corporations

    Robert Hamill 15 Oct 201430 Nov 2023Leave a comment

    “Corporations are people, too” is double-dipping on citizenship rights. Their leaders already have a vote and the means to voice their opinions.

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    Government Size and Role
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    Government Size and Role

    Robert Hamill 20 Apr 201410 Jul 2024Leave a comment

    It's always puzzled me - just what is the scope of government? And what is the individual's scope? That of course raises the issue of…

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    Obama The Good, the Bad, and the Uglies
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    Obama The Good, the Bad, and the Uglies

    Robert Hamill 26 Nov 201330 May 2022Leave a comment

    The ugly came out in extreme supporters and opponents. Each believed they had the one true truth and the other side is evil incarnate. Compromise…

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    Class Warfare and Status Quo
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    Class Warfare and Status Quo

    Robert Hamill 27 Sep 201314 Oct 20241 Comment

    If unrest and riots are quelled without adjustments in societal and economic reality, they will reoccur—like earthquakes which always has us wondering, "Is this the…

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    Can everybody be sensible, yet come to different conclusions?
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    Can everybody be sensible, yet come to different conclusions?

    Robert Hamill 23 Apr 201330 May 20222 Comments

    People who disagree are not necessarily being illogical. They may be evaluating facts and possibilities against different concerns and dimensions.

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