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Joe R.
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2017-06-26 19:53
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joereform
government
2019-04-24 20:36
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 interesting phenomenon
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joereform
food
2019-04-21 15:19
The Paleo Diet: Revisited
About 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 Paleo
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joereform
libertarian
2019-04-10 21:15
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 isolation,
slobberchops
steem
2019-04-05 18:03
joereform reblogged
Some 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 enough
joereform
politics
2019-04-06 16:38
The United States is starting another foreign war in Venezuela
The 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 regime.
joereform
politics
2019-04-02 15:05
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 something so
joereform
news
2019-04-01 18:59
"Fake News" is a Real Thing
In 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 often-repeated
joereform
news
2019-03-28 18:07
Why Decentralized Media is Good for Everyone
I 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
mindset
2019-03-21 12:16
Thoughts on Confirmation Bias
I 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! One
joereform
life
2019-03-21 04:04
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 calling for
joereform
politics
2019-03-14 19:06
NYC chooses to meddle in the free market AGAIN
A 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, economic reality
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mindset
2019-03-11 16:12
joereform reblogged
How 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 those
joereform
life
2019-03-14 18:18
Choose to Be Free
What 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? Imagine it: you
joereform
photography
2019-03-12 15:10
Bell Rock -- Sedona, Arizona, USA
joereform
education
2018-05-28 22:05
Re-thinking Education: Meet Tony Wagner
As 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 prepare
joereform
education
2018-05-25 15:17
Re-thinking Education: Why Charter Schools Won't Solve the Problem
Most 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 of the
joereform
music
2018-05-24 17:04
Peter Hook and the Light -- "Blue Monday" Live -- Granada Theater, Dallas, Texas USA -- 22 May, 2018
Peter Hook and the Light perform his classic New Order tune "Blue Monday" at the historic Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas USA ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS
joereform
music
2018-05-22 21:10
My instrument of choice: bass guitar
About 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 lover
joereform
spanish
2018-05-22 00:21
Basic Spanish Expressions
Here is the first in a possible series of Spanish lessons I will be making available for you to learn to communicate with others. Feedback is most welcome, and let me know if you want to see more lessons
joereform
education
2018-05-20 22:30
Re-thinking Education: Being "self-taught," then and now
The rarity of the autodidact Until extremely recently in human history, the autodidact was a fairly rare phenomenon. Those who could really make some claim to being ¨self-taught¨ were few and far between,
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