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I’m An Unreliable Source

September 24, 2024 (Posted by) Don Pelton

by Don Pelton A few years ago, when our grown son and I disagreed on some political issue, I told him, “I love you more than I care about being right on this, and I may well be wrong.” That continues to be my standard yardstick for balancing personal and political values. I apply…

Jeffrey Sachs: Ten Minute History of Western Civilization

February 9, 2024 (Posted by) Don Pelton

For the last couple of years I have been listening to more and more talks and have read more and more articles by Professor Jeffrey Sachs. If it were within my power, I’d nominate him for some sort of peace and diplomacy award, for his persistent critique of Biden’s disastrous foreign policy. In the…