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Making Your Vote Count -- for You!

by William F. Torpey

With Election Day coming hard upon us, our thoughts turn to candidates, political parties and issues -- and to insuring we find our way to the polls on Election Day. Vote Democratic or vote Republican, but be sure to get out and cast your vote for democracy. published 2 months ago

13 comments    advice economy democracy

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Our Right To Be Wrong

by William F. Torpey

It isn't mentioned in the Bill of Rights -- or anywhere in the U.S. Constitution -- but, in my judgment, it's one of our most important inalienable rights. It has a kinship to freedom of speech, but I call it by another name: The right to be wrong. published 3 months ago

22 comments    business golf democracy

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Budget Proposal Is Unbalanced

by William F. Torpey

A balanced budget amendment, whenever proposed, is a bad idea. Budget problems abound, but a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget is not the answer. Our legislators already have the power to balance the budget and can do so at any time. published 6 months ago

6 comments    politics freedom economy

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