Current Events by John R. Patrick – 10/27/2023
New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Photos of the week A bright red chopper flex by our terrace at very low altitude. Kids and grandkids for breakfast at the World Famous Oasis breakfast spot in St. Augustine Beach, FL My daughter came upon this diamond back […]
War
War The wars underway are tragic. Unfortunately, wars have been tragic and cost large numbers of lives for thousands of years. The earliest known wars were fought over resources, such as land and water. Over time, wars have become more complex and destructive, focused more on political instability, poverty, and ethnic and religious tensions. Wars […]
Negotiating the Price of Drugs
Negotiating the Price of Drugs In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices for the first time in history. Politicians are taking a victory lap. The truth is the pharmaceutical industry could take a victory lap. In this article, I will take a look […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 10/13/2023
New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Upcoming talks by JRP I have been meeting with local charitable organizations to discuss AI and what to do about it. The interest level is high. Next talk on AI coming in November. Will provide details when available. I am […]
Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked Choice Voting According to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), there are currently 168 million registered voters in the United States. It is likely this number will rise as a result of pushes by Taylor Swift, Zuckerbergs, and others to get young people to register. According to a recent poll, 36% of Americans say […]
