BlogHide Resteemsjoereform (40)in news • 4 years agoPrice Floors, the Minimum Wage, and the Misguided “Fight for $15”Among Joe Biden’s calls for more centralized control over the lives of Americans came the incoming President’s stated intention to push for a national wage of $15 per hour . This is nothing new…joereform (40)in covid • 4 years agoThe Pandemic Response: Our New State ReligionFor the better part of a year, an entire belief system has arisen around the world’s response to COVID-19. This new religion is unmistakably statist, but has taken forms far beyond the typical…joereform (40)in government • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The State Creates "Learned Helplessness"Among the 50 United States, were you aware that there two states where it is largely illegal to pump gasoline into your own car? Oregon and New Jersey are those two states, and a very…joereform (40)in food • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Paleo Diet: RevisitedAbout eight years ago, being extremely overweight, I decided to make a change to my eating habits that resulted in a loss of about 100 lbs. (45 kg). How did I do it? I adopted what is known as the…joereform (40)in libertarian • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.We need each other. That doesn't mean that we need government.Photo credit: Library of Congress Every now and then, I get into friendly exchanges with statists who suggest that my libertarian views are only suited for someone who has chosen a life of…resteemedslobberchops (74)in steem • 6 years agoSome Newbie Tips for well… Newbies!A few days ago, I had a look at the #introduceyourself tag in the hope of finding someone of great quality. On this occasion, it did not happen, but I resteemed a couple of posts that were decent…joereform (40)in politics • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The United States is starting another foreign war in VenezuelaThe American magazine Newsweek published an article describing the how the United States is rattling its sabers in response to Russia sending 100 soldiers to Venezuela in support of Nicolás Maduro's…joereform (40)in politics • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Why would a libertarian give money to a Democrat? Well, I did!(Photo credit: Lorie Shaull) Confession time: This government-hating, anti-Left Steemian made a tiny political contribution to an American Democratic presidential candidate. Why would I do…joereform (40)in news • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch."Fake News" is a Real ThingIn the United States where I live, President Donald Trump has become notorious for a number of insults he has hurled at individuals and groups who have opposed his presidency. One of the more…joereform (40)in news • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Why Decentralized Media is Good for EveryoneI grew up in the 1980s, when cable television was in its early days. Here in the United States, I bore witness to the transformation and expansion of television news from the "Big Three" networks…joereform (40)in mindset • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Thoughts on Confirmation BiasI really enjoy reading and interaction with my fellow Steemians, because your own thoughts and opinions inspire a lot of my own posts. Thanks to you for being a springboard for my own reflections…joereform (40)in life • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Peaceful revolution: is it possible?I was inspired by a post from @raoufwilly the other day, in which he described the peaceful protests in Algeria , in which he participated. According to him, the protestors were non-violently…joereform (40)in politics • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.NYC chooses to meddle in the free market AGAINA law to make business owners unable to fire fast-food employees at will? What a horrible idea! The government can pile on laws on top of laws to deny economic reality, but like gravity…resteemedchbartist (83)in mindset • 6 years agoHow to Give Someone the Ultimate Irresistible Offer...Hello, dear Steemians! When you enter the world of business, it is important to understand that a lot of things ensue because of communication. Your aptitude to communicate with other people and…joereform (40)in life • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Choose to Be FreeWhat if, this very day, you chose to be free ? What if, in the midst of all of your life and everything in it that entangles you, you were to declare yourself no longer a slave to it all…joereform (40)in photography • 6 years agoBell Rock -- Sedona, Arizona, USAjoereform (40)in education • 6 years agoRe-thinking Education: Meet Tony WagnerAs I continue this series on what needs to change in education, I am going to introduce you to some key figures -- pioneers, you might say -- in demonstrating where the education system fails to…joereform (40)in education • 6 years agoRe-thinking Education: Why Charter Schools Won't Solve the ProblemMost people (that is, those without an agenda) will freely admit that the education system in the United States is broken. At the very least, they recognize the need for a certain degree of reform…joereform (40)in music • 6 years agoPeter Hook and the Light -- "Blue Monday" Live -- Granada Theater, Dallas, Texas USA -- 22 May, 2018Peter Hook and the Light perform his classic New Order tune "Blue Monday" at the historic Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas USA ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFSjoereform (40)in music • 6 years agoMy instrument of choice: bass guitarAbout three years ago, at the age of 43, I embarked on a new challenge for myself: learning to play the bass guitar. Up until this time, I didn't play any musical instrument, despite being a music…
