Tony Demaio
THE RICH GET RICHER AND THE POOR GET POORER
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Author Tony DeMaio
Everybody wants to be rich! Some say they just want to be “comfortable”–but they really mean “rich”. To some, being “rich” means a mansion, luxury cars, servants, fine restaurants, etc. To others, being “rich” means having enough to eat.
Some people think I’m rich. I am. I define rich [...]
The Little Red School House
Monday, March 1st, 2010Author Tony DeMaio
Once upon a time there was a peaceful valley. In this valley, the people worked hard. They believed in thrift, hard work, and hard play. The people valued education, and were very proud of their school district, which they supported through their taxes—though their taxes were not very high. [...]
What Is A Liberal?
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Author Tony Demaio
For many years, I had no idea what “liberal” or “conservative” meant. I had even less of a clue as to the meaning of “left wing” or “right wing”. I DID know my beliefs, though. I believed one should keep their word (contract), let others have their say (free speech), [...]
GET BUSINESS OUT OF POLITICS!!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Author Tony DeMaio
I hear this refrain often. It is often accompanied by associated phrases like “There is too much money in politics.” “We need campaign finance reform.” “Big money talks—the little guy doesn’t stand a chance.” “Political campaigns should be funded by the government”. Similar phrases are bandied about and [...]
To Tell The Truth
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Author Tony DeMaio
TO TELL THE TRUTH
(It depends upon what you mean by “is”.)
LBT: In considerable frustration recently your Editor howled, “Don’t they teach logic anywhere in the United States any more?! Do we have to write a basic handout on syllogisms and modus ponens?!” The answer, fortunately, is “No.” Tony De [...]
The Political Footbal
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Author Tony DeMaio
One Monday a few years ago, I was chatting with my cellmate (we shared a small office). He said that he had nothing to do the previous day, so he turned on a football game. He was watching with mild interest and was somewhat pleased that the underdog was ahead and [...]
Venture Cattle
Saturday, November 14th, 2009Author Tony DeMaio
Once upon a time in a land far far away, there was a small village. Life in the village was not hard, but it was not easy either.
The villagers worked hard in their fields to grow food for themselves and their cow, which supplied them with milk. Each year, they [...]
Affirmative Action
Saturday, November 7th, 2009Author Tony De Maio
Once upon a time in a land far far away, there was a small community. One day, the administrator of the hospital retired and moved away. The town looked for a new administrator and finally found one working for the Veteran’s Administration. John was well recommended by his superiors, the [...]
Taxes and Choices
Friday, October 16th, 2009By Author Tony Demaio
Once upon a time, there was a peaceful valley where three families lived—the Smith family, the Green family, and the Jones family. Each farmed about the same amount of land; each planted about the same crops; each made about the same amount of money. Each family had an adequate amount of disposable [...]
Clean Water for Bitter Pills
Friday, October 9th, 2009By Author Tony Demaio
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, a man rose up among the people and was elected president. He had no real political persuasion, but had a great desire to “do the right thing” for “his” people.