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The Truth Behind the “Clinton Ruined America with NAFTA” Myth
When Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign in 2016, one of his frequent targets was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He repeatedly called it “the worst trade deal ever” and placed the blame squarely on Bill Clinton, who signed the agreement into law in 1993. But was NAFTA really Clinton’s doing? Let’s break…
The Myth of Technological Dependence and Control
After last week’s IT meltdown, which effected millions of people in various ways—from being stuck at airports to having heart surgeries postponed to simply not being able to access documents—some are lamenting how we suffer from “technological dependence.” Suggestions that technology, not humanity, is “in control” have also surfaced. Let’s put aside the theoretical dangers…
Abraham Lincoln’s Dilemma: Choosing the Better Option
People often talk about how they don’t want to vote for “the lesser of two evils.” They want to vote for something they believe in, something better. I used to repeat this sentiment myself, particularly in the 1990s when I refused to vote for any major party candidate for anything. There is a fundamental flaw…