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The problem is that while the valuation of his company isn't a form of liquid asset in any real sense, it becomes a foundation of collateral to obtain whatever huge loans he wants at very low rates of interest. The money from those loans is then funneled into any type of investment that pays...

Well, this weekend turned out to be a very "interesting". On the one hand, one of my best friends lost his father on Saturday. It was not unexpected, the old fellow was over 80 and his health had been on a downward spiral for nearly a year now, but nothing really softens the impact of losing a...

Just ran across this group completely by accident. I'm not sure what to make of them. The music is definitely good, but it is also really out of left field for me. What does the Escapist think? I'm genuinely curious as to other people's reaction.

Seems apropos for some reason . . . .

A true classic. I'm sorry that the third season seems to be missing, but still a good find. I bought my set years ago. As a matter of fact, I really think I need to set down and rewatch the series, maybe one or two episodes a day . . . . Damn, it was such a good show.

And also that, since before the 20th century the largest percentage of people worked as farmers, each child that survived was another worker on the farm. Ready labor pool. Part of the reason more people have had fewer children in recent decades also reflects the simple reality that as a...

Wasn't certain if I should put these in the "Things that make you smile" thread or here, but either way I enjoyed finding these a couple of days ago and needed the smile.

I'm sorry sir, but we regret to inform you . . . .

It is also a matter of note that both Malcolm X and MLK were moving towards each other's respective political/economic positions throughout their careers as they realized they needed a combination of methods and ideas in order to actually deal with racism and inequality in the U.S.

Yeah, it really does. Hopefully recovery is quick and the heart issue is temporary. Be well and take care of yourself, mentally as well as physically.

I'm going to dip my toe into this particular pool apropos of nothing. I'm an older person (56) who has had a minor bout with cancer that has left me with kidney troubles, no body fat, and a couple of other health issues. I go to the gym 3 times a week. My goals are solely to maintain what...

The last two functioning brain cells I haven't been able to find for the last 30-some-odd years?

The problem with Bernie is, that while he is very popular in a specific demographic, he never had the votes that would have enabled him to win. Not because of delegates or any rules-gaming. He simply did not have the votes.

"Mars shall come to fear my botany powers."