Lotteries constitute a tax on the stupidity of the ticket buyers. The conflict of interest is that lotteries often then support public (government) education, which guarantees an ever increasing number of them.
It follows, then, that - since it's time for the stupid people to finally pay their fair share - all government at all levels should be solely financed by lottery ticket buyers. If this seems too radical, consider it would not really such a departure from the current situation; the size of government(s) would be directly proportional to the stupidity of the populace.

Caution: If you're anywhere near my (retired) age, there's a very fine line between boredom and recreational eating.

Fivedollargold is thinking of changing his name to G. David Buoy. Your thoughts?

Interesting enough to become unbored!!

You were channeling me when you wrote your comment! I bought Pendulum when DB announced that the Kindle version was available for $0.99. A few days later I gladly paid whatever it cost for Trials. And the day Rangar (That's Ranger, with an A) #3 is available I'll buy that one! I would pre-purchase the next 10 if it were possible.

I would never want to put any stress on the Hallings, but wouldn't it be a better world if there were a few million eager fans impatiently awaiting the next installment? Forget George R.R. Martin, we want DB R.R. Halling! (But with fewer dragons, not that dragons aren't totally awesome, because obviously they are!)

On Monday, 2/15, I'll be having open heart surgery to replace my mitral valve, tune up my tricuspid and do 3 by-passes. It sure would have been great to recuperate with a copy of the next book on my tablet!

When our daughter would say she was "bored", I would tell her to use her brain, and she would not be. Not every day will be a party, but there is always lots to learn, to share, and converts to be corralled. Bring fresh blood into the Gulch for lively exchanges, it is not supposed to be about any one of us. I have been getting people to look at AS, the book, shaiing information about Rand, capitalism and the economy, via letters to the editor. There is much to be done, and we are on the verge of losing both capitalism and freedom. I am not bored, just worried..

I agree, 2 great books. If you are looking for something before the next book comes out, which I have the impression there is another, try The Golden Pinnacle. I thought it was a great read as well as thought provoking.

A short while ago I found myself feeling a little bored, I decided to read Pendulum of Justice; enjoyed it so much that I kept right on going with Trails of Injustice. Now I'm bored again while I wait to find out what Hank will be up to next. (wink)

We have made that determination as well.

I bought a cheap set of drums last month, complete
with cymbals and stuff, and it is an art form. . the
coordination involved is wonderful. . check out this
young woman, all of eleven:::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXXmA...

WoW! -- j
.

Thanks

Yup, and it was interesting as I have come to expect. :)

Aha! I understand.

Good one, John

Boredom is something I have never understood. There are so many things to do and so little time to do them. I understand frustration but not boredom.

Sorry I was not clear. I was not comparing the type of information or the quality, but the manner of delivering education. FEE has courses in econmics. de Bono has courses in thinking. AS has no courses. For example, if a person wanted to learn how to think better, Kelley's book "The Art of Reasoning" is a good start and could be the textbook for an online course. I just think an online interactive course, not FAQs, would come a lot closer to what "Atlas University" should be.

I just submitted "On Failure" to the Gulch.

K, I agree. I even posted once about the vibrant sense of life in the Gulch and how coming here always made me smile.
For some months now, the Gulch has been dominated by a few individuals who are very wordy and overwhelming; also very conservative. Frankly, I find those comments and posts boring. The result has been that I participate in the Gulch much less.
I don't know how to bring back the vibrancy of the Gulch. Do you?

Its not that the movies are all out, though I'm sure that part of it. I'd wager that its people gradually grew tired of the echo chamber. A robust and interesting conversation can only be had when others don't entirely think as you do. Getting kicked in the crotch by people you valued when you speak generally stops people from speaking and, in time, showing interest. Sorry to say, this is no surprise to me.

I now only post things of social and scientific interest every so often. Its just not worth the time/trouble expressing myself here anymore.

Solely my perspective.

That is cool. I need to win fast. The list of things I want to do is getting long.

fee.org is a great resource and a wealth of knowledge. It also serves a different purpose than both AS and the gulch so comparing the quality of the information they contain isn't really fair.

Cool!

It may have a useful function. Recently with the Power Ball so high many people started thinking about what they would do if they won. I don't usually think along those lines because without a ticket it's even more unlikely, but I did.

So did Jan. And when we compared notes on what we would do with virtually unlimited cash we both had similar ideas for investing some in our company. The perspective gave us some thoughts on how to prioritize the money we actually do have.

So it was a useful exercise. Now, you don't actually have to spend $2 to think about what you would do, but it may add verisimilitude to your ruminations.

I usually enjoy a place when I am contributing to the
party being held there, so here goes:::

ever see a drummer faster than this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Dei...

-- j
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No, I'm about to post a new article.