Month July 2007

Thoughts on peace strategy

In my preceding posts, I developed a paradigm for conflict that suggests the leaders of the combatant parties are predisposed to continue fighting, and therefore will resist peace. This paradigm developed not because of any preconceived notion on my part,…

Cat meets raccoon

A few days ago, in an attempt to get you all to click-through to our gardening blog, I linked to this photo. But not too many of you did, so here it is. Joey The Cat meets Rocky Raccoon on…

Dimbulb alert. Connecticut inmate savings plan

The State of Connecticut decided to ‘help’ newly released inmates by taking 10% out of their commissary account and putting into a savings account for them. Then the inmate will have money upon release. Well, sort of. Once the savings…