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In Reply to: supply and demand posted by late on March 11, 2000 at 17:28:20:
... whatever form it takes. A classic case in point is a government drug treatment center, which reminds me of the definition of a boat ("a hole in the water where you throw money"). These are notorious for extraordinary recidivism clientele. & yes, I've donated to a 12-step programs especially since the government isn't allowed to fund such a successful program, because the reason why it's succeeds precludes its vary funding from a bastardized misreading of the Constitution. But, you knew that too.FWIW, there’s a direct correlation in laxing concerted efforts & results. Since the current scheme is Libertarian as if it would miraculously work here when the results were disasterous everywhere else. It’s always amazing the 3rd option is always removed from consideration (HINT: see above paragraph).
What drives me nuts is the holier than thou attitude the DNC has about soft money when they were recipients of special interest funds ALL along. In most years, the DNC & other groups left of centrist election money exceeds the GOP’s. At least this year, the Republicans finally learned that loophole.
BTW, I’m quite familiar with the redefinition of “Conservative” & “Liberal” in Europe. It reminds me of their redefinition of “Million” in some countries. I forgot to what reference (I think it was monetary) but I read about how it can mean 1e9. Just speculation, but I think it was originally shorthand for a million thousand francs/marks. & FWIW, I’ve heard the British Parliament trying to argue. It’s no wonder they don’t drop trou & finish their debate. I’ve witnessed more intellect amongst the extra chromosome crowd.
hi,
i spent ( nor continously, just off and on ) over 20 years reading
about educational reform. When i stumbled across a special in depth Economist article about the state of American education, i was skeptical
they could teach me anything. Boy, was i wrong. It was the best thing i had ever seen on the subject. Currently my subscription has lapsed, because the cost is enormous, but you are really missing something if you never read it. i still get the odd one at my friendly local evil empire (Borders).
FWIW, it's usually Republicans that axe things like treatment centers, because they favor shelling out $40-50k a year to jail a person with emotional problems that get expressed as drug usage( but i have come to think of Republicans as somewhat 'challenged' in their understanding of economics ) The 100 -200 grand that arrest/trial/incarceration costs would
easily cover therapy, medical care and education. But that would require something Republican pols have surgically removed.
12 step programs prob work because they create a community of shared interests. This community ( dare i say 'village'? ;) brings personal involvement. And that is almost certainly what makes the difference.
the state seems to fund the schools based on attendance. My HS teacher friends inform me that if they could only expel the few disruptive drug runners from the school, the environment would much more conducive to learning. The way government funding discourages the school board from allowing the principal from removing the students that experience proves will never graduate anyhow, demoralizes the staff from going the extra step in teaching because their efforts went unrewarded. Also, there is an overwhelming feeling is an incredible lack of support.FWIW, the state (aka:village) didn’t do a thing for my friends who attended such places. Their boss’, friend’s & family’s support & encouragement did absolutely nothing either. In retrospect, they found it an enabler. An odd sense of right to publicly funded dry-out centers whenever their usage gets out of hand uniformly developed. It wasn’t until they were powerless over it & yet hope can be found from their higher power, did the concept of how deviously wrong usage can be. And, sadly, it took incarceration for some to let it sink in. At least even after release, they’re dry now. Also, I’m not into cutting all funding of all programs, just the many that don’t work. Then, take the funds & support that which does work like “head start”.
BTW, I get a special kick out of places like Borders that complain about Amazon. Ironic justice doesn’t seem to grasp the entirety of the condition. Don’t you just love how they complain about losing business to an efficient corporation undercutting their prices?
I have been reading it cover to cover forever. In fact I first started reading it as an entertainment deprived 12 /13 or 14 year old in an underdeveloped socialist economy where my economist father received a copy every week. But of late (last couple of years), do you detect a bit too much "yes" to all things American. No, I really dont believe in socialism and though I like the French way of life, I think I am quite a capitalist and sometimes even a supply sider god forbid. I just like my magazines to argue.I wonder about the mgmt there. Pearson Plc is owned by someone I forget...
Anyway I'm off to look for a good movie.
hi,
earlier this week i was listening to Public Radio. Maine is the state in which i live, and the leading Maine judge was talking and commented that he subscribed to the Economist. He went to say that several years ago, it had said the US judiciary was about to experience upheaval. As an American judge with many years on the bench, in a wealthy, stable country, he thought this was goofy (not his exact words). But... that is exactly what happened.
An article on education last year was quite critical, and quite correct. Then there are a series of longstanding criticisms of our social policies, esp. our lack of gun control.
They have been kind in their comments on the economy, even if their praise was a bit excessive, it is understandable.
Wish i had a chance to experience that french way of life.... i especially miss Wien. Do you like the french approach to classical music, i mean in the way they perform, and the acoustics, and the emotion that one brings to music? I am always curious about places that might be able to bring music to life as well as Wien.
I am a very avid listener to NPR not because I am a liberal but because it is the best stuff to listen to in my car since I am averse to tearing up my car to install an aftermarket system. Very interesting debates and keeps me from becoming too self centered.I used to (while reading for graduate business school in Boston) drive at breakneck speeds to get some lobster from Maine. Crazy days. But I have learnt quite a bit about the state and more after getting married to my wife who was originally from Maine.
I am probably most liberal when it comes to gun policy. I really do not know why people still want to exercise that constitutional right. I think though that anyone like me who comes from a foreign country is going to be a bit more incredulous about why people would like to arm themselves in a civilised country. Hmmm. But I do not want to get into a political debate especially since I drive fast petrol greedy German cars when the speed limit is only 55 mph. So, NPR keeps me honest.
I have been to Salzburg for only a short time. Not yet been to Vienna. Too short and saw that touristy Mozart Geburthaus. I never do anything too touristy and this was one of my shortest trips. I travel a lot since it is my passion. I am a relative newbie to music. Sorry.
Oh, I guess I may have misled you. I am NOT French. I just like the French way of life (not their way of business). I come from India, another country with a past history of grandeur like France, which always wants to be anti-American. Perhaps an inferiority complex on the part of these old powers - well, India is not an old power - an ancient power is more like it. Still it is as the sayings of the "wise man" go. Sometimes these kind of cultures do not jump into everything like we adventurous types do so they dont end up making mistakes approving drugs etc.
Being a full time capitalist, I am here enjoying movies, culture, travel, history and everything else that I would not have been able to enjoy earning next to nothing in either of these other countries. So, I do not know whether it is the Anglo Saxon work ethic or what that has contributed to this fantastic business model but I love it and take it with all its shortcomings.
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