Random Thoughts

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Many Americans today seem to have forgotten the old bit of wisdom that used to be expressed as "You can't get something for nothing" or "There's no such thing as a free lunch".

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You know what would be really new in television or film? An American Indian policeman who solves a crime, not because of his knowledge of tribal customs, but because he uses his intelligence, police experience, and investigative skills.

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Ever wonder if those reality shows where some humans are humiliated for the entertainment of other humans are paving the way for a return of the Roman games?

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Stupid Marketing Decisions: Giving a product which will be sold in the USA a name whose acronym is KKK, especially if you had to change the spelling to get that acronym. Unsurprisingly, Lily's Kountry Kabled Kotton is no longer on the market. At least not under that name. [See here for what may be the same product.]

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Something I've been wondering for years: You know those bumperstickers and such that tell us to "Question Authority", well, why do we never see an addendum pointing out that sometimes when we question authority we realize the authority was right all along?

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I fully expect that before much longer we will be hearing the words, "If you don't want to kill people, you shouldn't become a doctor."

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Q: How is a woodpecker like Peter O'Toole?
A: They both have a double phallic name.