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Socialism On My Street - Oops, I Mean This Is How Government Is Supposed To Work

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As an American baby boomer, the word "socialism" was never presented to me with anything but a negative connotation. Socialism is akin to communism and it means the State is going to control everything and we won't have anything unless those in charge let us. In my 57 years on this planet, the majority of time I heard the word "socialism" used it was not in a positive context. I was taught Socialism was scary. However, over the last few years I have begun to view socialism in a very positive light. Mind you, I am NOT praising communism or calling for the tearing apart of capitalism. In my life I have owned three micro businesses, no one believes in the freedom to succeed or fail more that I do. My first foray into self-employment was AAFAB - Almost Anything For A Buck. I registered AAFAB when I was 19 or so - I was the sole proprietor who specialized in roofing and painting. I had a pick-up truck, a variety of ladders, some liability insurance and a fair s...

The March of Dimes Ride ....rides again!

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The annual March of Dimes Ride for Babies is coming up this week-end. It is a great event raising money for a great cause (pretty cool when you meet people who tell you flat out that their son or daughter is alive because of the March of Dimes). MOD puts your money to work - they have very low administrative costs. Got a bike you want to ride? Sign up here: http://bikersforbabies.org/ Can't make it and want to sponsor me? Here: http://www.bikersforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?si=401723C7-B8A5-4484-ADB9-AFB3735C43A1&w=14856