Monthly Archives: June 2009

SEX!

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

Boy that got your attention didn’t it? It seems to have everyone’s attention these days. At the latest count there are two political sex scandals in the news, one writer humiliating her soon-to-be-ex husband in print, and 24/7 coverage of … Continue reading →

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Demonstrations that bring down governments

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

Note: A slightly different version of this appeared as the weekend editorial in the paper.. I’m watching the demonstrations in Iran with the oddest feeling I’ve seen this movie before. In fact, I think I was an extra in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics, Social Science & History | 1 Comment

What’s going on in Iran?

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

Note: This appeared as the weekend editorial in the Valley City Times-Record. Lots of trouble it seems. Supporters of opposition candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi in the recent presidential race are claiming President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stole the election. There are riots in … Continue reading →

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Economics: a short guide to the dismal science

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

I suppose everybody agrees we’re in an economic crisis now. Unfortunately that’s about all everybody agrees on. The president has his economic advisors working on the problem. The loyal opposition has their own opinions about what caused it and what … Continue reading →

Posted in Op-eds, Philosophy, Politics | 2 Comments

Why are you so calm? Why am I so calm?

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

I’ve been wondering lately why I’ve maintained such a state equanimity while watching the news. I started by wondering why the heck the country as a whole is so calm. Yes, yes I know. Everybody is worried about their jobs, … Continue reading →

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20 years since the “incident” at the Gate of Heavenly Peace

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Stephen W. Browne

Thursday was the anniversary of what the Chinese government calls “the June 4 incident.” That nice bit of understatement describes the killing of somewhere between 241 and 2,600 protesters by the People’s Liberation Army. The first is the official government … Continue reading →

Posted in Eleagic mode, Personal, Politics, Social Science & History | 2 Comments