by Johnny | Nov 19, 2016 | blog, political
Let’s get a few things straight on pollution and climate change: 1 – The US is not the top contributor to the problem So let’s stop acting like we are. China is #1. And it’s not close. What can you do to reduce those emissions? Stop...
by Johnny | Nov 15, 2016 | blog, Health, political
This is proof that throwing money at a problem doesn’t fix it. We spend $3 trillion per year and what do we have to show for it? Fat sick people. (see: nothing good) We spend almost 50% more per person than the second-highest spending country, yet have worse...
by Johnny | Nov 14, 2016 | blog, Learning, political
The world is changing. That much is clear. And at an alarmingly fast pace thanks to technology. College is overpriced and thus not worth the cost of admission. It’s also not preparing kids for much of anything. It’s really just a big drinking ground for...
by Johnny | Nov 13, 2016 | blog, Learning, political
Whatever we have now is not working. It’s a 100-year-old model that’s too bureaucratic and ineffective. We spend more dollars and get less for it than many leading countries. Obviously, administrative bloat, pensions and tenure doesn’t work in...
by Johnny | Nov 12, 2016 | blog, political
These five people nailed it. All of it. If you’re angry or afraid or lashing out with hate – “Stop. Breathe. Love.” And consume these five things before you keep going on that destructive path. 1 – Jonathan Pie’s rant is...
by Johnny | Nov 12, 2016 | blog, Social
What happened to America? We used to be the land of free and home of brave. Now we have thought crimes and SJWs, who don’t know the meaning of justice. Or history. Or context. Or justice in historical context. Being offended is now the greatest thing anyone can...
by Johnny | Nov 11, 2016 | blog, relationships
Neon Trees made a song about it. There was one season of a TV series about it. Both are pretty good. This blog post is kind of absurd with it’s contradictory advice – don’t have feelings! make sure you can handle the emotions! Wait… what? I...
by Johnny | Nov 10, 2016 | blog, relationships
There’s too many fish in the sea. You have to filter your options so you aren’t overwhelmed by choice. But how should you go about doing that in an effective and efficient manner? I don’t know what will be best for you. I do know what works for me....
by Johnny | Nov 9, 2016 | blog, relationships
Women say they want certain things. Maybe they have this long checklist they tell their friends or potential partners. Maybe they say they like a certain type of guy. Maybe they say certain characteristics matter more to them than others. Doesn’t really matter...
by Johnny | Nov 8, 2016 | blog, political, Social
So, I mentioned in a FB post 4 years ago we had an opportunity to increase love, peace, liberty and prosperity. Sadly we got less of each of them. We have more anger/hatred, more wars domestic and abroad, less individual freedom and less financial freedom in 2016 than...
by Johnny | Nov 7, 2016 | blog, political
Corporate taxes + Estate taxes = taxing wealthy Taxing labor = counter-productive + serfdom “Progressive” taxes on labor stems from jealousy that some people figured out a way to make more money than you. Figure out a way to make more money instead of...
by Johnny | Nov 7, 2016 | blog, political
Pennies are useless. People won’t even pick them off the street. They cost the US $132 Million per year to produce. Let’s stop making pennies and spend that money on digital security for the transfer of a UBI to all citizens. Hire multiple security firms...