Thoughts

The Reader's Responsibility.

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Reader's Responsibility.
Black: Journalist are always rushing through articles, writing a bunch of biased non-sense.
Black: Journalist need to spend more time researching articles and inject less opinions into the articles
Yellow:Everyone has their own biases. But sharing them can help the reader understand new sides the argument.
Yellow: Shouldn't it be the reader's responsibility to understand different sides of the argument. To read and verify original sources. To learn how to separate facts from opinions.
Yellow: To Think Critically.
Subtext: But who has time for that?

Greed is Evil?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Greed is Evil?
Red: The problem with humanity is greed. Greed consumes us and will destroy us all.
Black: I'm not so sure.
Black: Greed can inspire you to start a new business, to learn new skills, to better the world.
Black: To sit back and just be content with mediocrity or worse, that's today's problem.
Black:I rather be greed than live a life of complacency.
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Red: That's stupid
Subtext: What is greed?

Stealing

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Stealing
Picture of Ceo, Dressed up, cocky simile. <>
Person: It's okay to steal from here. <> <><>
Employee: <><><>
Background: <>

A Valentine Saying for You

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A Valentine Saying for You
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Happy valentines day

Science is Evil.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Science is Evil.
Yellow: Science will lie to you, hiding behind bureaucracy and red tape. You can't trust science!
Green: Ummm...Okay.
Green: Science is merely being able to prove something through an event that is repeatable.
Green: If you don't prove things through science, then what do you prove them with?
Subtext: Don't look at me.

Partisan Bickering

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Partisan Bickering
Red: Government is to blame.(expect when it's not)
Red: No, lack of Government is the problem.(expect when it's not).
Green: People, the truth isn't partisan. We need to find new and creative ways to solve these problems.
Green: Perhaps we can find solutions that increase the government's effectiveness without increasing the role of government.
Red: Yeah, Republicans.
Green: <>You're not Helping.
Subtext: But real answers are hard.

CEOs are useless

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:46:09 GMT

CEOs are useless
Red: CEOs should all be shot. Any hick could run a company as well these people.
Red: Grrrrrr.
Black: What?! Are you serious?
Black: Being a CEO is hard work. You're responsible for everything.
Black: From operations to human resources to PR to marketing. The success of the company lies in your hands.
Black: But if you think you can a CEO then go ahead, study up and apply to be one.
Yellow: So that justifies any salary? Even if the company's performance is bad.
Subtext: Higher pay equals better workers, right?

All men are created equal

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

All men are created equal.
White: Umm...all people aren't created equal[1].
Red: Wait, What?!
Red: Alright, from a genetic point of view, we all may be created unequal.
Red: But that doesn't mean we should treat people unequally.
Red: There is no genetic disposition that can't be overcome with hard work.
Red: �All men are created equal�. Close enough.
Subtext: Wait, was this a sequel?

[1] http://psychology.uwo.ca/faculty/rushtonpdfs/PPPL1.pdf

No Preexisting Conditions Equals Higher Taxes.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

No Preexisting Conditions Equals Higher Taxes.
Yellow: In order to get rid of preexisting conditions you need a public mandate. If you have a mandate you need to aid poorer Americans. And for that you need to pay for through higher taxes.
Yellow: So do you want higher taxes or do want preexisting conditions?
Red: hmm.
Red: Neither!
Yellow: <>
Subtext: Loan, maybe?

Evidence-based thinking.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Evidence-based thinking.
Yellow: In order to prove something, you need to look at the evidence and determine which side is true.
Yellow: The truth is with facts.
Red:Ha!
Red: I'll admit that emotions can get the better of you.
Red: But, Somethings can't be proved with facts, you have to make a decision that is based on cultural values, and isn't hypocritical.
Red: I mean �All men were created equal�. Prove that!
White: Umm...all people aren't created equal[1].
Red: Wait, What?!
Subtext: That doesn't seem right.

[1] http://psychology.uwo.ca/faculty/rushtonpdfs/PPPL1.pdf

Marketing

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Marketing
Red: Man, I hate marketing.
Black: Marketing is horrible, they trick, lie, and do whatever it takes to sell a product.
Yellow: Really? Marketing at its simplest level is merely to tell people about a product.
Yellow: Sometimes the best way to appear good, is to actually be good.
Yellow: Then you can use facts and statistics to show the advantages and disadvantages of your product.
Yellow: What's wrong with that?
Subtext: You can get rid of the marketing department, but you can't get rid of marketing.

Don't feel bad

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Don't feel bad
Red: You're comic is stupid, and you should feel bad.
Blue:...
Yellow: Don't worry, all the great comics have been called stupid, and much worse.
Black: Yes, but haven't people also said that about the horrible comics?
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Subtext: You're either really bad or really good, but probably bad.

The DRIVE To Work.

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The DRIVE To Work.
White: According to Daniel Pink, motivation to work is more often explained by appreciation and precognition rather than monetary rewards.[1]
Red: See, there is more to motivation than merely money.
Black: I see. So employers can use a vague sense of autonomy and delusions of grandeur as an excuse to not pay you what you deserve.
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Red: No one likes you black.
Subtext: �Why am I working unpaid overtime again?�
�It's for the betterment of mankind.�

[1]http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122221202

Is stealing alright?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Is stealing alright?
Black: Stealing is always wrong.
Yellow: But what if you're starving, then it would be okay. Right?
Red: Stealing may be wrong, but so is starving! You can't expect people to sit back and die.
Red: Where the Justice in that?
Green: Hehe.
Green: People are sometimes forced between two bad choices. But stealing always has consequences.
Green: Usually there is more than two options.
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Subtext: Think Creatively.

Fun Fact

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Fun Fact
Red: Now you're on the trolley!
Red: Check out that Jane's Gams.
Red: Don't take any wooden nickels
Subtext: Kids born in the next couple years will grow up in the 20's.