May 27, 2010

Why Ronald Reagan Sucked: The Song

#40. Ronald Reagan

Capo 2
C, G, D/F#, Em

if I told you
that I would give you
some guns
if you give me back the hostages
what do you think
the best way to get more weapons would be?

It’s a hostage trade.
We’ll give ‘em right back.
Then we’ll take some more.
For some guns that attack
Oh, maybe we didn’t think this through

I won’t negotiate with terrorists
at least in public
Should have kept your public promise Reagan.
Not just because it’s right, but because you’re not real good at it.
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May 26, 2010

Gambling: The Zero Sum Economy

We don't live in a zero-sum economy. Creating a business worth X amount of dollars does not mean that my competitors automatically lose X amount of dollars. Just like the plow increased everyone's harvest, innovations can increase the wealth, time and value of everyone involved.

But, gambling's different. Let's say I enact my gambling theory from yesterday. I get great at poker. Play people worse than me. And win lots of money over time.

All I'm really doing in this situation is siphoning money off idiots. I'm not earning money by adding value to anyone's life. I'm solely taking it away. If you can get past that, it's a no-brainer. But, it's a tough one to get past.
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