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Essential Business
Hillbilly wisdom: If it is essential for the public, then it should be owned by the public. The covid pandemic taught some very tough lessons. Covid, as handled in America, divided businesses into essential and nonessential because it was an emergency. The effect of those decisions continues today and tomorrow.… Read more.
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The Truth
The hillbilly version:“ I’ll tell you the truth ten different ways before I would lie to you”. “I would lie but only if it benefited me”. Is there more than one truth? Are there different levels of true? Is there a time when it is justified to use something other… Read more.
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The good/service is hidden
Hillbilly version: Pollyanna was right. We tune in and sure enough the news is largely negative. Another day in paradise. We can and will find that which we seek. Given that, I would refer to the Declaration of Independence. Not a bad document given it was written by Yankees. It… Read more.
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Big Beautiful Bill
Hillbilly version: you want what? Explain how it can be effective to vote on two things at the same time when they have little to do with each other? If they are related, then they are one. If not, they should be separated. A bill over 1000 pages is beyond… Read more.
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TO THE YOUNG:
Hillbilly wisdom: Don’t compare yourself against anyone you can’t see in the mirror. Transcend yourindividual differences to fulfill a greater purpose- don’t act like old people. Become a problem solver, acritical thinker, an effective communicator and positive contributor to the community.You will need a job-cash flow. Therefore, you will need… Read more.
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Segregation again
Hillbilly wisdom: If you want to pay students to withdraw from the system, then some STUDENTS willnot get an education. Say that.After twenty plus years this district has been unsuccessful in creating an inclusive environment thatpromotes and maximizes learning for the students. I say that because individual schools wish towithdraw… Read more.
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Federal Housing for the Rich
Hillbilly wisdom: We can not afford not to build it. Large tracts of arid land New Mexico, Arizona,Texas, Nevada owned by federal government. Both parties suggested sales of this land for developmentin effort to reduce housing cost. Why not use this land to save the taxpayersmoney, create jobs, provide security… Read more.
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A Free Ride Maybe
Hillbilly version: When the people who are paid to do a job, don’t! What do you do? Why would wepay immigrants to give themselves up, when we already pay people to catch them? Maybe, we needbetter hunters.Let’s look at this from the other side. If you were in place, would… Read more.
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Work on Site
Hillbilly wisdom: You can’t work if you don’t show up. “Heads of departments shall…terminate remotework arrangements and require employees to work in person at their respective duty stations”. What’sfair for the goose is fair for the gander.Given the president must travel on occasion. But travel that is not directly involved… Read more.
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Standardized Education
Hillbilly version: We need one of those. Tape measures were called spools. After first break we eachhad one. They paid for themselves the first day.Each generation has to decide between more cash flow and preferred environment. A job somewhereelse or stay where you are comfortable with less material gain. This… Read more.
Open to Anything 